How to Add Music to a Playlist in Spotify

Streaming and media service provider Spotify gives you access to a large catalog of songs, videos, and podcasts. If you prefer to listen to a specific selection of your favorite tracks, you can create a playlist.

Spotify playlists have no limit on the number of songs or podcasts you can add to them. Read on to learn how to add songs or podcast episodes to a playlist.

We'll show you how to do this using various devices. Plus, you'll find out how to share your playlist masterpieces and some other helpful playlist tips.

How to Add to Spotify Playlist on iPhone

To add songs or podcasts to your playlist through your iOS device:

1. Open the Spotify app.
   
2. Browse "Your Library" or enter a search for the song, artist, album, or podcast you want to add.
   
3. Once you find it, tap the three-dot icon to the right of its name.
   
4. Tap "Add to Reading List".
   
5. A new screen should appear prompting you to select a playlist. Choose an existing one or create a new playlist.
   
6. Select a playlist for your song or podcast to add and it will be immediately available from that playlist.

How to Add to Spotify Playlist on Android

To add songs or podcasts to your playlist using your Android device:

1. Launch the Spotify app.
   
2. Browse "Your Library" or enter a search for the song, artist, album, or podcast you want to add.
   
3. When you find it, tap the three-dot icon to the right of its name.
   
4. Choose “Add to Reading List”.
   
5. You will be prompted to select a playlist. Select an existing one or create a new playlist.
   
6. Choose a playlist for your song or podcast to add and it's instantly available from that playlist.

How to Add to Spotify Playlist on Windows App

Adding to your playlist through the Spotify desktop app is similar to how it is done through the mobile app. Here's how:

1. Launch the Spotify desktop app.
   
2. Enter a search for the album, artist, song or podcast you want to add to your playlist; or browse "Your Library".
   
3. Once you find it, right-click or click the three-dot icon to the right of its name.
   
4. Select "Add to Reading List" from the pop-up menu. You will be prompted to choose the playlist you want to add the track to. Or create a new playlist by choosing "New Playlist".
   
5. After choosing the playlist, your track will be available from that playlist.
   

To add multiple tracks:

1. Select the track set you want to add.
2. Click and drag them to your playlist name in the sidebar on the left.
   
3. Once you release your click, all dragged tracks will be available from that playlist.
   

How to Add to Spotify Playlist on Mac App

Here's how to add to your Reading List using your macOS:

1. Open the Spotify desktop app.
   
2. Browse "Your Library" or enter a search for the artist, song, album or podcast you want to add to your playlist.
   
3. Next, right-click or click the three-dot icon to the right of its name.
   
4. From the context menu, choose "Add to Playlist". You will be prompted to choose the playlist you want to add the track to; or you can create a new playlist by choosing “New Playlist”.
   
5. After selecting the playlist, your song, album or podcast will be available from that playlist.
   

To add multiple tracks:

1. Choose the set of tracks you want to add to a playlist.
2. Click and drag them to your playlist name in the sidebar on the left.
   
3. Now release your click to add all dragged tracks to the playlist.
   

Additional FAQs

How to remove a song from a Spotify playlist?

If you want to remove a song from your playlist using the desktop app:

1. Launch Spotify.

2. Locate the playlist, then the song you want to delete.

3. Click on the three dots icon next to it.

4. Choose "Remove from this Playlist".

The song will disappear from this playlist.

To remove a song from your playlist via the mobile app:

1. Open the Spotify app.

2. Find the playlist, then the song you want to delete.

3. Tap the three-dot icon next to it.

4. Tap "Remove from this playlist".

The song will no longer be available in this playlist.

How to delete a Spotify playlist?

To delete one of your playlists from the desktop app:

1. Launch the Spotify app.

2. Find and click on the playlist you want to delete in the left sidebar.

3. Below the playlist, click on the three dots icon.

4. Choose “Delete” then validate.

To delete a playlist from your mobile device:

1. Open the Spotify app through your mobile device.

2. Find and tap the playlist you want to delete.

3. At the top right (Android) or below the playlist title (iOS), tap the three-dot icon.

4. Press "Delete" and confirm.

Bundle your favorite Spotify music

Spotify is one of the best music streaming services. It offers over 50 million songs with thousands added to its catalog every day, so you can enjoy them at home or on the go.

To save you from having to skip songs during a listening session, you can organize your favorite artists, songs, albums or podcasts into an unlimited playlist. Your creations can also be shared with family and friends.

Have you created many playlists? Did you receive playlists? What do you like the most about Spotify? Tell us in the comments section below.