Can you make a playlist on youtube for free

Yes, you can create playlists on YouTube for free without having to pay anything. YouTube allows all users, whether they have a YouTube account or not, to make playlists and save videos for free.

Benefits of creating YouTube playlists

Playlists on YouTube offer many benefits for users:

• Organize videos – Playlists allow you to organize and group together videos on topics or themes that interest you. This makes it easy to find and watch videos on a certain subject.
• Binge watch – You can use playlists to create binge watch sessions of episodes or compilation videos.
• Save videos – Adding videos to a playlist serves as a way to save them to watch later.
• Share videos – Playlists make it easy to share groups of videos with others.
• Discover new content – YouTube will recommend related videos to add to your playlists helping you discover new videos.
• Background play – Playlists will continue autoplaying videos while you multitask or switch apps.

How to create a playlist on YouTube

Signed in users

For YouTube users who are signed into a Google account, creating playlists is simple:

1. Go to YouTube and sign into your Google account if you haven’t already.
2. Navigate to a video you want to add to a new playlist.
3. Click the “Save” button below the video.
4. Select “Create new playlist”.
5. Name your playlist.
6. Click “Create”.

Your new playlist will now show under the Library tab on your account. To add more videos:

1. Go to a video you want to add.
2. Click “Save” below the video.
3. Select your playlist from the list.

The video will now be added to the end of your playlist. You can rearrange the order of videos within a playlist at any time.

Signed out users

Users who are not signed into a Google account can still create playlists on YouTube in their current browser session. To do so:

1. Go to any video you want to save to a new playlist.
2. Click the “Save” icon below the video.
3. Select “Create new playlist”.
4. Name your playlist.
5. Click “Create”.

This playlist will remain available to you in the current browser only. Once you close the browser, the playlist will be erased unless you sign in and save it to a Google account.

To add more videos while signed out, repeat the process and select your playlist from the “Save” menu instead of creating a new one.

YouTube playlist privacy settings

When creating a playlist on YouTube, you can choose whether you want it to be public, private, or unlisted:

• Public – Anyone can view the playlist and videos.
• Private – Only you can view the playlist and play the videos.
• Unlisted – Anyone with the playlist link can view it, but it won’t show up in YouTube search.

To adjust a playlist’s privacy settings:

1. Go to your playlist Library.
2. Click the 3 dot menu next to a playlist.
3. Select “Edit playlist”.
4. Under privacy, choose your desired setting.

The default setting for new playlists is public. Remember your privacy setting if you plan on sharing a playlist link with friends.

Sharing YouTube playlists

You can share your YouTube playlists with others by sending them a link. How you get the playlist link depends on the privacy setting:

• Public – Go to the playlist and copy the URL from the address bar.
• Unlisted or private – Go to the 3 dot menu, select “Get shareable link”, and copy the URL.

Send this link via email, text, social media, or however you prefer. When someone opens the link, they’ll be able to view and play your playlist.

YouTube smart playlists

YouTube can generate smart playlists for you based on your watch history and interests. To use this feature:

1. Go to your Library and find the “Smart playlists” section.
2. Click on a recommended playlist YouTube generated.
3. Click “Create” to add it to your library.

YouTube will continue creating new smart playlist recommendations for you over time based on your viewing habits.

Creating playlists on mobile

The process for making playlists on YouTube mobile apps is the same as on desktop:

1. Tap the “Save” icon under a video.
2. Select “Create new playlist” or an existing playlist.

On iOS, tap the share icon instead of save, then “Add to playlist”. On Android, tap the 3 dot menu, then “Add to playlist”.

Playlists you create on mobile will sync across all devices logged into your YouTube account.

Importing YouTube playlists

If you have playlists created in other apps or on other services, you may be able to import them to YouTube.

Import options

• YouTube Music – Playlists from YouTube Music will transfer over to YouTube if you use the same Google account.
• Spotify – Playlist conversion tools like TuneMyMusic can transfer Spotify playlists to YouTube.
• Files – Apps like Playlist Converter can convert playlist files like M3U to YouTube format.

Limitations

Platforms like Spotify and Apple Music don’t offer direct YouTube playlist transfer. The tools listed above provide workarounds but may have limits on tracks they can convert due to licensing.

You’ll have to search for and re-add any missing tracks manually on YouTube after importing a playlist.

Downloading YouTube playlists

You can download entire YouTube playlists to watch offline on your devices. Options include:

• YouTube Premium – Paid Premium members can download playlists in the YouTube app.
• Third-party apps – Apps like VideoProc Converter let you download playlists.
• Web-based tools – Websites such as PlayTube and SaveFrom allow playlist downloads.

Note that most third-party YouTube download options violate YouTube’s terms of service. Downloads are meant for personal offline use only.

Deleting YouTube playlists

To delete a playlist you no longer want:

1. Go to your YouTube playlist Library.
2. Click the 3 dot menu next to the playlist.
3. Select “Delete”.
4. Confirm you want to delete the playlist.

The playlist and all its video content will be permanently removed from your account and library.

Troubleshooting YouTube playlist issues

Here are solutions for common YouTube playlist problems:

• Videos not adding – Refresh page, clear cookies/cache, or try adding on another device.
• Wrong order – Re-arrange videos within a playlist using the drag & drop tool.
• Missing videos – Video may have been deleted or set to private by owner.
• Can’t create playlist – Make sure you’re logged into your Google account.
• Error messages – Retry on a stable internet connection and updated app.

For additional help, visit the YouTube Help Community forums or YouTube Help Center.