Yes, it is possible to export a playlist from YouTube Music to your computer or mobile device. YouTube Music allows users to download playlists for offline listening.
Methods to export a YouTube Music playlist
There are a few different ways you can export and download a YouTube Music playlist for offline use:
- Use the YouTube Music app on your mobile device to download playlists for offline listening.
- Use a third party website/app like TubeMate to download playlists from YouTube Music.
- Use a YouTube to MP3 converter to extract the audio from a YouTube Music playlist.
Download playlists in YouTube Music app
The easiest way to download a YouTube Music playlist is directly within the YouTube Music app on your mobile device (Android or iOS):
- Open the YouTube Music app on your phone or tablet.
- Find and tap on the playlist you want to download for offline listening.
- Tap on the “Download” icon next to the playlist title.
- Select “Download all” to download all songs in the playlist.
- The songs will now download to your device storage and be accessible offline in the “Downloads” section of the app.
This allows you to listen to the full playlist even without an internet connection. The songs download as audio files to your device storage. Just remember to hit the “Download” button again if you want to update the playlist with any new additions.
Using third party apps
Another way to download a YouTube Music playlist is by using a third party website or app like TubeMate.
TubeMate allows you to grab the link of any YouTube playlist and download it directly on your device as MP3 files. Here’s how:
- Copy the URL of the YouTube Music playlist you want to download.
- Open TubeMate and paste the playlist URL.
- Select MP3 as the download format.
- Tap the Download arrow to start downloading the playlist.
- The playlist will be downloaded as separate MP3 audio files.
The advantage of using TubeMate or similar apps is you can directly get the playlist as MP3s which you can then easily transfer and listen to on any device. Just keep in mind to only use such apps for your own fair use.
YouTube to MP3 converters
You can also use an online YouTube to MP3 converter tool to extract and download just the audio from a YouTube Music playlist.
To use a YouTube to MP3 site:
- Get the playlist URL from YouTube Music.
- Go to a YouTube to MP3 conversion site like ytmp3.cc or similar.
- Paste the playlist URL and click Convert.
- Select MP3 format and click Download.
- This will extract just the audio from each video in the playlist and compile it into a single ZIP folder for you to download.
The major advantage of this method is you get the full playlist as MP3 files which you can easily add to any device or music player. But keep in mind, YouTube’s terms prohibit direct downloads and conversions without permission.
Factors to keep in mind
When exporting your YouTube Music playlists using the methods above, keep the following factors in mind:
- Copyright – Downloading playlists from YouTube Music for personal offline use is generally considered fair use. However, redistributing the MP3 files may infringe copyrights.
- Quality – Downloaded audio quality depends on the video quality and compression rates used.
- Playback – MP3s may not have full metadata so playback on some devices may be problematic.
- Updates – If the original playlist is updated, your exported version will need to be re-downloaded to get new additions.
- Terms of service – Be sure to comply with YouTube’s terms of service and local laws when downloading playlists.
Pros of downloading YouTube Music playlists
Here are some of the pros of downloading your YouTube Music playlists for offline playback:
- Listen anywhere offline – Playlists work without an internet connection.
- Avoid streaming costs – Downloads allow listening without using data.
- Hear rare tracks – Export playlists containing obscure or deleted tracks.
- Fewer interruptions – Seamless listening experience without buffering or ads.
- Keep your favorites – Great for preserving your best playlists.
Cons of downloading YouTube Music playlists
Some drawbacks to keep in mind when downloading YouTube Music playlists:
- Copyright issues – Redistribution of downloads may violate copyright.
- Missing metadata – MP3s may lack artist, album, or track details.
- No updates – New additions to playlists won’t appear until re-downloaded.
- Storage space – Lots of playlists take up considerable device storage.
- Violating YouTube’s TOS – Direct downloads breach YouTube’s terms without consent.
Other options for exporting YouTube Music playlists
Aside from downloading YouTube Music playlists to your device storage, there are some other options for exporting playlists from YouTube Music:
- You can save an offline m3u playlist file using a downloader site.
- Third party tools may allow you to export playlists into formats like CSV.
- Some music player apps let you log in to YouTube Music and sync playlists.
- Browser extensions can help compile playlists into formats like m3u8.
However, offline listening options are limited without downloading the actual audio files themselves. The easiest way to get a YouTube Music playlist for offline use is to use the YouTube Music app or sites that grab the audio as MP3s.
Summary
YouTube Music playlists can be exported for offline use by:
- Using the YouTube Music app to download playlists.
- Utilizing third party apps to grab playlists as MP3s.
- Converting playlists to MP3 via YouTube to MP3 sites.
Downloaded playlists allow you to listen offline and avoid streaming costs. However, you must ensure fair use and compliance with copyright. Overall, exporting YouTube Music playlists gives you an easy way to take your favorite playlists anywhere.
