Is there an easier way to make a playlist on Spotify?

Spotify playlists are a great way to organize all your music the way you want, so that you can find all your favorite songs much faster and easier. This article will show you how to add multiple songs to a playlist on Spotify. There are two ways of doing it!

What is a playlist?

The playlist is a kind of virtual folder which you can name and in which you can keep all your favorite songs, without limit of quantity. The playlist is the new compilation!

A playlist can be unique, like "Rock FM 80's", "Spring 2018", or for a particular moment, "Zen evening". In the Spotify app, you can easily find all your playlists, rearrange them, modify, delete, and, of course, listen to them. Playlists are accessible from anywhere and on any device as long as you log in to your account. For example, you will find the same playlists when you open Spotify on your smartphone or PC. You can create a dozen playlists if you want! However, it would be best if you gave each of them a name to find them later.

How to create a Spotify playlist

First, find the "File" button at the top of the app, and then click the "New playlist" button. Or if you use Mac, you can use keyboard shortcut Command + N. You can also just click on the "New playlist" button at the bottom left.

The next step is giving your playlist a title. You can also add a description and a photo.

Your new playlist is now visible at the top of the overview on the left, and it's ready to be filled with songs! You can create as many playlists as you want.

How to add a song to a playlist on Spotify

Have you just created a new playlist on your Spotify and want to add some songs there? How does this work? It's actually a straightforward process.

1. Find the song you would like to add to your playlist and right-click on it. For example: If you want to add "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish to your playlist, just hover the mouse over it and click the right mouse button.

2. Then select the playlist to which you want to add the song. And that's it!

How to select and add multiple songs to a playlist

By using this method, you can add multiple songs at the same time. It's a great shortcut, but it works only on the desktop app. While holding down the CTRL key (CMD key if you're using a Mac), you can mark the songs with the left mouse button. Then, drag and drop the songs to a chosen playlist or do a right click. In the menu, choose "Add to playlist".

To select all songs, hold CTRL/CMD + A. Then, drag and drop them to a chosen playlist or do a right click and choose "Add to playlist". This will be helpful when you want to add a playlist to another playlist on Spotify.

How to add multiple songs to a Spotify playlist on a smartphone

If you're using a mobile version of Spotify, you can also add multiple songs to your playlist. However, there aren't any shortcuts like in the PC version, and you will have to add each song manually.

1. Tap the "Your Library" button, and then find a call to action that says "create a playlist."

2. Click this button and then give your playlist a name, for example, "The best songs of 2021".

3. Once you've created a playlist, you can add songs to it.

4. If you know the song, you want to add, just search for it using the search bar.

5. Click a "+" icon next to the song to add it to your playlist.

6. The playlist will be available in your library all the time, waiting for new songs.

How to add multiple songs to a playlist on Spotify using the FreeYourMusic app

Have you already organized a long playlist on another music streaming service, but you want to add all these songs to your Spotify account? It's possible! You can transfer your playlists, for example, from Apple Music to Spotify using special software. With the FreeYourMusic app, you can add multiple songs to your Spotify playlist, transferring them from other music streaming app. With this tool, you can avoid recreating all your playlists from scratch, and the FYM app can automatically perform this action!

Via FYM, you can log in to different accounts on the same music platform. It's easy to use, and you can save a lot of time as you don't have to recreate your playlists when you start using a new music platform. What is more, you can pay once and enjoy lifetime support and updates. The app automatically syncs your music library, both on mobile devices and on computers.

All you have to do is to create an account and download the desktop or mobile version of FreeYourMusic software. Then log in to your music streaming service account (YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal, Soundcloud, Napster, Amazon Music...and more). After you are logged in, you will see your playlists in the app. Then you will then need to select the one you want to transfer to Spotify.

And that's it! The transfer is complete, and you've just added multiple songs to your Spotify playlists thanks to FreeYourMusic software. Note that you need a premium version of the app to do it.

Adding new songs to a playlist on Spotify - a quick FYM tutorial

1. Open the FreeYourMusic app.

2. You will see "boxes" with names of streaming services that you can log in via FYM.

3. Click on the Spotify box and log in to your account.

4. Then choose another streaming service (for example, YouTube) and log in.

5. A list of your existing playlists will now appear on your screen.

6. Select the playlist you want to transfer and click the "begin transfer" button

7. A screen will appear in which you can see the progress of the transfer.

8. And that's all! You can now enjoy your new playlist.

Transfer playlists between Spotify accounts - a handy feature

What is more, with the FreeYourMusic app, you can transfer playlists between accounts of the same streaming service! Thus, if you want to have the same songs in your playlist as your friend, open FYM software and enjoy the process's simpleness!

We hope that you will now know how to add multiple songs to a playlist on Spotify without any hassle with these simple tips.

Creating custom playlists on Spotify is a great way to customize your listening experience. Whether you have the free or paid version, you can make playlists to fit your needs. 

Here's how to start making and editing playlists in Spotify, no matter which version you're using.

How to make a playlist on the Spotify desktop app

There are three steps to making a playlist on the desktop version of Spotify: Make it, fill it with songs, and edit it when needed.

Create a playlist

1. Open the Spotify app on your computer.

2. Click the New Playlist button in the lower-left corner of the window.

Click "New Playlist." Devon Delfino

3. Add the playlist name in the pop-up window, as well as a description and image, if desired. Then click Create.

Create your playlist. Devon Delfino

You will then be taken to your new playlist and it will also appear listed in the left sidebar.

Add songs

1. Navigate to a song you want to add to your playlist.

2. Click and drag the song to the name of the playlist in the left sidebar. You'll see a green plus sign appear over the name as you do this.

If your playlist is empty, you'll see the option to Go to New Releases. That's an option for finding songs to add to the playlist, too.

Click "Go to New Releases" to see a list of songs to add to your playlist. Devon Delfino

Quick tip: Spotify will suggest songs at the bottom of the playlist along with an Add button. The more you listen the more targeted the suggestions will get.

Edit playlist

1. Go into the playlist you want to edit.

2. To delete a song, click the three-dot icon next to the song in question and select Remove from this Playlist.

Use the three-dot icon to to delete a song from your playlist, among other options. Devon Delfino

3. To rearrange the order of songs, click and drag them into place.

4. To make the playlist secret, or delete it, click the three-dot icon below the playlist name and select the corresponding option.

Click the three-dot icon by the playlist name to delete or privatize it. Devon Delfino

Quick tip: You can also change a playlist name on desktop or mobile after it's been created.

How to make a playlist on the mobile app with Spotify Free

If you use the free version of Spotify and you're using the mobile app, you can only use the shuffle option on your own playlists.

Create a playlist

1. Open the Spotify app and log in, if needed.

2. Tap Your Library in the bottom toolbar.

Go into "Your Library." Devon Delfino

3. Select the plus + sign icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

Tap the plus + sign to start creating a playlist. Devon Delfino

4. Name the playlist and tap Create.

Add songs

1. Go into your playlist and tap Add Songs at the top of the list of current songs.

Tap "Add Songs." Devon Delfino

2. Search for a song you want to add to your playlist in the app.

Use the search function to find songs for your playlist. Devon Delfino

3. When you find a song you want, tap the plus + sign to the right of the song title to add it to your playlist.

Edit playlist

1. Go into the desired playlist.

2. To delete a song, tap the three-dot icon next to the song and choose Remove from this playlist.

Select "Remove from this playlist" to delete a song. Devon Delfino

3. To make the playlist private, or delete it, tap the three-dot icon by the playlist name and select the desired option.

Tap the three dots by the playlist name to privatize or delete the playlist. Devon Delfino

How to make a playlist on the mobile app with Spotify Premium

If you have a paid subscription to Spotify, you can also use the app to create playlists.

Create a playlist

1. Open the Spotify app and log in to your account, if needed.

2. Tap Your Library in the bottom toolbar.

3. Tap the plus + sign in the top-right corner of the screen.

Tap the plus + sign in the top-right corner to start creating a playlist. Devon Delfino

4. Name your playlist and then tap Create.

Add songs

1. Go into your playlist in the Spotify app and tap Add Songs at the top of the list of current songs. 

2. Search for a song you want to add.

3. Tap the plus + sign to the right of the song title you want to add it to your playlist.

Tap the plus + sign next to the name of the song you want to add. Devon Delfino

Quick tip: You can also add songs to a playlist from the song's details page — tap the three-dot icon next to the song and select Add to playlist in the pop-up. 

Edit playlist

1. Go into the playlist.

2. To delete a song, tap the three-dot icon by the song in question and select Remove from this playlist.

Tap the three dots by a song title to do things like remove it from the playlist. Devon Delfino

3. To make the playlist private, or delete it, tap the three-dot icon below the playlist name and then select the appropriate option.

Quick tip: You can also change the playlist cover on the iPhone and Android versions of the Spotify app for a more custom look.