Spotify is one of the world’s largest music streaming platforms. It has over 356 million active users, making it the most popular music service. One of the best features of Spotify is the ability to create playlists. Playlists are personalized collections of songs that allow you to listen to your favorite songs in one convenient location. In this blog post, we will look at different methods you can use to add songs to a playlist on Spotify Desktop.
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Why You Need to Add Songs to a Playlist on Spotify Desktop
Spotify Desktop allows you to create playlists from your favorite tracks, albums, and artists, either for your personal use or an audience. Playlists are a great way to organize your favorite tracks for easy access at any time. You can also create playlists for specific activities, such as running or studying. Playlists are shareable, making them perfect for sharing music with friends and family on social media or messaging platforms. When you add songs to a playlist on Spotify Desktop, you get an uninterrupted listening experience.
Method 1: Using Drag and Drop
Drag and drop is one of the easiest ways of adding songs to a playlist on Spotify Desktop. To add songs to a playlist via drag and drop, follow these simple steps:
1. Open Spotify Desktop and go to your library.
2. Select the song or album you want to add to your playlist.
3. Click and drag the selected song or album to the playlist you want to add it to.
4. Release the mouse button when the song or album is over the playlist name.
Pros:
– Very easy and quick to use.
– You can add multiple songs or albums at once.
Cons:
– We may add the song or album to the wrong playlist, especially if you have several playlists.
Method 2: Using the Add to Playlist button
Another efficient way to add songs to a playlist on Spotify Desktop is to use the "Add to playlist" button. Here are the steps:
1. Open Spotify Desktop and go to your library.
2. Select the song or album you want to add to your playlist.
3. Right-click on the selected song or album.
4. From the dropdown menu, click "Add to playlist."
5. Choose the playlist you want to add the song or album to.
Pros:
– You can add a song or album to a specific playlist without the risk of adding it to the wrong one.
– You can view a list of all the playlists you have created.
– Helpful feature when you need to quickly add songs while listening to them.
Cons:
– It takes longer than drag and drop.
Method 3: Using the Navigation Bar
Using the Navigation bar is another method of adding songs to your playlist on Spotify Desktop. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open Spotify Desktop and go to your library.
2. Scroll down to the song or album you want to add to a playlist.
3. Hover over the song or album and click on the three-dot icon to open the menu.
4. From the dropdown menu, click "Add to playlist."
5. Choose the playlist you want to add the song or album to.
Pros:
– It shows all the playlists available on your Spotify account.
– Resolves the problem of dragging and dropping to wrong playlist.
Cons:
– Doesn’t work well with multiple albums or songs.
– Longer steps than other methods.
What to Do If You Can’t Add Songs to a Playlist on Spotify Desktop
If you can’t add songs to a playlist on Spotify Desktop, here are some fixes that may help.
1. Check your internet connection. Poor internet connection means Spotify cannot access your account.
2. Ensure that you have the latest version of Spotify Desktop.
3. Verify that the song which you want to add to the playlist is not in a playlist already.
4. Clear the cache of the Spotify Desktop client and restart your computer.
Bonus Tip
If you want to add new songs to an existing playlist on Spotify Desktop, just follow the same steps as outlined in the methods above. The new songs will appear at the end of the playlist.
5 FAQs
Q1: Why can’t I add a song to a playlist on Spotify Desktop?
A: This could be due to a poor internet connection, an out-of-date Spotify desktop app, or because the song is already on the playlist.
Q2: Is it possible to add multiple songs to a playlist at once?
A: Yes, it is possible to add multiple songs to a playlist using the Drag and Drop method or the "Add to Playlist" button.
Q3: Can anyone see my Private Playlist?
A: No, only you can see your Private playlist. They will not appear on your public Playlist.
Q4: What is the maximum number of songs I can add to a playlist on Spotify Desktop?
A: The maximum number of songs you can add to a playlist on Spotify Desktop is 10,000.
Q5: How do I remove a song from a playlist on Spotify Desktop?
A: You can remove a song from a playlist on Spotify Desktop by right-clicking it and selecting "Remove from This Playlist."
Final Thoughts
Spotify Desktop is an excellent platform for creating playlists of your favorite songs. Playlists are an essential element for an uninterrupted listening experience. We hope the methods described in this blog post for adding songs to your playlist will be helpful to you. Ensure to explore them and use the best method that suits you.