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How Long Does a Music Transfer Take?

Benoit
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How Long Does a Transfer Take?
Transfer times vary from seconds to several minutes. Here's what affects the duration.

Quick Reference

Size Estimated Time
Small playlist (under 100 tracks) A few seconds
Medium playlist (100-500 tracks) 1-3 minutes
Large playlist (500+ tracks) 3-10 minutes
Full library (thousands of tracks) 10-30+ minutes
Good to Know
You can close your browser while a transfer is running. It continues on our servers and you'll receive an email when it's done.

What Affects Transfer Speed?

1. Number of Tracks
The more tracks you transfer, the longer it takes. Each track needs to be matched individually on the destination platform.
2. Platform API Limits
Music platforms limit how many requests can be made per minute. Soundiiz respects these limits to protect your account. Some platforms are faster than others.
3. Track Matching
Each track must be searched and matched on the destination. Obscure tracks or those with unusual metadata may take longer to find (or may not be found at all).
4. Server Load
During peak times, transfers may take slightly longer due to high demand.

Platform Speed Comparison

Platform Relative Speed
TIDAL Very Fast
Qobuz Very Fast
Deezer Fast
Pandora Fast
Spotify Medium
Apple Music Medium
SoundCloud Medium
Napster Slower
YouTube Music Slower
YouTube Very Slow
Amazon Music Very Slow
Note on Amazon Music & YouTube Music
Amazon Music and YouTube Music have stricter API limits than other platforms. Transfers to or from these services may take significantly longer. This is a limitation imposed by Amazon and Google, not Soundiiz.

Frequently Asked Questions

My transfer seems stuck. What should I do?
Large transfers can appear stuck but are usually still processing. Wait at least 30 minutes before retrying. Check your email for a completion notification.
Can I speed up my transfer?
No. Transfer speed is entirely limited by platform APIs — a Premium subscription does not make transfers faster. Splitting very large playlists into smaller batches can help avoid timeouts.
Do I need to keep my browser open?
No. Once started, transfers run on Soundiiz servers. You can close your browser and check back later.
Why is my transfer slower than last time?
Transfer times can vary based on server load, platform API availability, and the complexity of matching your specific tracks.
Transfer taking too long?
If your transfer has been running for over an hour with no progress, contact us with your transfer details.

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