Spotify has changed how we discover and enjoy music. But the experience isn’t limited to personal listening; sharing your Spotify playlists with friends, family, and fans is just as important. Whether you’ve created a perfect workout mix, found a nostalgic throwback playlist, or simply want to share your current favorites, Spotify offers a range of ways to spread the musical joy. This guide explores the various methods you can use to share your Spotify playlists.
Sending out a direct link is the simplest and most common method to share a playlist. It allows anyone with a Spotify account (free or Premium) to access your playlist.
How to Share a Direct Link of Spotify Playlist
Go to the playlist you want to share on Spotify (mobile, desktop, web player).
Click the three dots and select “Share.” Then:
OnDesktop: Select “Copy link to playlist.” You can then paste this link into any messaging app, email, or social media post.
OnMobile: Select “Copy Link” or share directly to another app.
This is Best for:
Quick sharing a Spotify playlist with individuals or small groups
Posting on social media (where a preview will often be generated)
Embedding in text-based communications.
2. Post Spotify Playlists to Social Media Stories
Sharing to Stories on platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook offers a more visually engaging way to share your Spotify playlists.
How to Post a Spotify Playlist as Story
Open the Spotify app on your mobile and go to the playlist.
Tap the three dots and select “Share.”
Choose the playlist cover art and background.
Select the platform you want to share to (e.g., Snapchat, Instagram Stories, Facebook Stories).
Create a Story with the playlist cover art and a link to open the playlist in Spotify.
This is Best for:
Visually displaying your Spotify playlist to a wider audience on social media, adding context with text, GIFs, or other Story features.
3. Embed a Spotify Playlist on Your Website
If you have a website or blog, embedding a Spotify playlist allows visitors to listen directly on your page without leaving your site.
How to Embed a Spotify Playlist
In the Spotify desktop app or web player, go to the playlist you want to embed.
Click the three dots, select “Share,” and then “Embed playlist.”
You can customize the player’s appearance (size, color, etc.)
Click the “Copy” button. Now you can paste this embed code into the HTML of your website.
This is Best for:
Share playlists on websites, blogs, online portfolios, or any other platform that supports HTML embedding.
4. Share Playlists with Spotify Codes
Spotify Codes are scannable images that act as direct links to content within the Spotify app. Similar to QR codes but with a distinctive Spotify design, they offer a quick and easy way to share songs, albums, playlists, artist profiles, and more.
How to Get Spotify Code for a Playlist
On Mobile
Open the Spotify app on your mobile device and go to the playlist.
Tap the three dots and select “Show Spotify Code.”
The code will appear with the cover art. Tap “Save to Photos” or take a screenshot to save the image.
On Desktop
Go to a Spotify playlist on your desktop, click the three dots, and select “Share” > “Copy Link to Playlist.“
Paste the link into the provided field and click “Get Spotify Code.”
Customize the code’s appearance (background color, size, etc.) if desired.
Download the code image or share it directly to social media.
How to Scan a Spotify Code
Open the Spotify app on your phone.
Tap Search at the bottom and select the camera icon in the top right corner.
Point your camera at the Spotify Code. Spotify will automatically scan the code and take you to the content.
This is Best for:
Share Spotify content quickly and easily in person.
Promote your music or playlists in physical spaces (printed posters, flyers).
Add a unique visual element to your shares.
Create a fun and unexpected musical experience.
5. Create a Collaborative Playlist on Spotify
Collaborative playlists allow multiple users to add, remove, and rearrange songs, making it a fun way to share and create a Spotify playlist with friends. Remember that you can only invite people to collaborate on playlists created by you.
How to Create a Collaborative Playlist on Spotify
Open the Spotify app on your desktop or mobile device.
Create a new playlist or go to one you’ve already made.
Tap the “Invite Collaborators” icon to generate a link valid for 7 days.
Share the link with your friends via messaging, email, or social media. They can then add and remove songs.
This is Best for:
Create playlists for parties, road trips, or any occasion where you want input from multiple people.
6. Feature a Playlist on Your Spotify Profile
You can add your favorite playlists directly on your Spotify profile, making them easily accessible to anyone who visits your profile.
How to Add a Playlist to Your Spotify Profile
Go to a playlist on Spoitfy.
Click the three dots and select “Add to profile.“
This is Best for:
Highlight your best or most representative playlists for anyone who visits your Spotify profile.
7. Start a Jam Session on Spotify
Spotify Jam allows you and your friends to listen to music together in real-time and collaboratively control the queue. A Spotify Premium subscription is required to start a Jam.
How to Start a Jam Session on Spoitfy
Launch the Spotify app on desktop or mobile.
Go to a playlist, tap the three dots and select “Start a Jam.”
Here you can share a QR code, or tap Share link and send it to your friends.
(If already in a Jam) Tap “Invite” to share the link or QR code again.
This is Best for:
Listen to music in sync with friends and create real-time listening experience, whether you’re in the same room or connecting remotely.
8. Extra Tips: How to Download Playlists with Spotify Free
While Spotify’s download feature is exclusive to Premium users (with Free users only able to download podcasts), Pazu Spotify Converter allows all Spotify users—both Free and Premium—to download songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts for offline listening.
Pazu Spotify Converter downloads Spotify music to various high-quality formats, including MP3, M4A, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, and AAC, on both Windows and Mac. With this smart tool, you can enjoy lossless audio quality, preserved ID3 tags, and the freedom to transfer your downloaded music to any compatible device. Take control of your music and enjoy it offline, anytime and anywhere.
Key features of Pazu Spotify Converter:
Download Spotify songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts with both Free and Premium.
Download Spotify to MP3 in 320kbps.
Multiple output formats: MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and AIFF.
Keep all ID3 tags.
Rename Spotify songs with titles, albums, artists, etc.
Built-in Spotify web player, no Spotify app needed.
Download Spotify Playlists with Pazu Spotify Converter
Install and launch the Pazu Spotify Converter on your Mac or Windows. Log in to your Spotify account.
Click the gear icon (Settings) at the top right to choose your output format (e.g., MP3, WAV), audio quality, output folder, and other preferences.
Find the playlist you want to download and click “Add to List.“
Uncheck any songs you don’t want. Click the Convert button to begin the download.
Once the download is complete, click the folder button to locate your downloaded songs.
Note: The free trial version of Pazu Spotify Converter allows you to convert the first three minutes of each track. Upgrade to the full version for unlimited conversions.
