YouTube Playlist Tools
YouTube Playlist to CSV
Paste one public playlist URL or several playlist URLs, load the video table, choose the fields you need, then copy or download CSV/TXT with public video IDs, titles, channels, publish dates, thumbnails, durations, seconds, and URLs.
Quick answer
Calculate first to load public playlist rows; choose fields such as title, URL, duration seconds, channel, and thumbnail; then copy CSV, copy TXT, or download the file. Private, deleted, members-only, paid, or region-restricted rows cannot be unlocked.
Choose CSV fields
YouTube Playlist to CSV: quick answer
Updated 2026-08-08 by YouTube Playlist Tools
A YouTube playlist to CSV tool exports public playlist metadata into a spreadsheet-ready file so you can sort, filter, archive, compare playlists, or calculate selected video durations. This page lets you choose fields, copy CSV or TXT, and download the selected metadata.
The tool parses public playlist URLs or raw playlist IDs, requests public YouTube playlist metadata, shows the returned rows, then formats selected fields as copyable CSV or TXT. It does not access private playlists, login-only videos, paid or members-only content, deleted videos, or restricted metadata.
How to convert a YouTube playlist to CSV
- Step 1: Paste a public YouTube playlist URL, playlist ID, or several playlist URLs on separate lines.
- Step 2: Run the tool so the video table loads with public titles, durations, URLs, and unavailable row status.
- Step 3: Choose the CSV fields you need, then copy CSV, copy TXT, download CSV, or download TXT.
- Step 4: Open the downloaded CSV in Google Sheets, Excel, Numbers, LibreOffice, or another spreadsheet tool.
CSV export example
The CSV can include rows with playlist ID, playlist title, video index, video ID, title, channel, publish date, formatted duration, duration seconds, YouTube URL, thumbnail URL, and availability status. The duration seconds field is useful for formulas and sorting.
What the CSV includes
- - Selectable playlist ID and playlist title columns.
- - Playlist order index.
- - Video ID, title, channel, publish date, and thumbnail URL from YouTube metadata.
- - Formatted duration and duration in seconds.
- - Direct YouTube video URL.
- - Availability status for rows with limited metadata.
Copy or download
After loading the playlist, copy CSV for quick spreadsheet paste, copy TXT for tab-separated notes, download CSV for a file, or download TXT when a lightweight metadata list is enough.
Common spreadsheet workflows
- - Sort a course playlist by longest or shortest videos.
- - Sum selected duration seconds for a custom study plan.
- - Archive playlist links and titles before a playlist changes.
- - Compare several playlists in one combined export.
Playlist ID input
Full playlist URLs are easiest, but raw playlist IDs work too. The playlist ID is the list= value in YouTube URLs.
Public metadata limits
The export uses only public metadata YouTube returns at the time you run the tool. It cannot recover private playlist entries, deleted videos, members-only videos, paid content, region-blocked rows, or account-only metadata.
Answer-ready details
CSV columns
The exported file can contain Playlist ID, Playlist Title, Index, Video ID, Title, Channel, Published At, Duration, Duration Seconds, URL, Thumbnail URL, and Availability. Turn fields on or off before copying or downloading.
Before exporting
Make sure the playlist is public or accessible through YouTube metadata. If a playlist is private or unavailable, the tool cannot fetch complete rows. If you need the compact playlist identifier first, use the YouTube Playlist ID page.
After exporting
Open the file in a spreadsheet to filter by title, sort by runtime, sum selected rows, or combine multiple playlists into one planning sheet.
Related playlist tools
Use the duration calculator for total watch time, the Playlist ID page for compact list= inputs, and the public URL list when you only need one video URL per line.
Continue the workflow
FAQ
Can I export a YouTube playlist to Google Sheets?
Yes. Download the CSV, then import or open it in Google Sheets. The duration seconds column is ready for formulas.
Does the CSV include YouTube links?
Yes. Each available video row includes the direct YouTube watch URL.
Can I choose which columns to export?
Yes. Select fields such as playlist ID, playlist title, index, video ID, title, channel, publish date, duration, duration seconds, URL, thumbnail URL, and availability before copying or downloading.
Can I copy the CSV without downloading a file?
Yes. After loading public playlist rows, use Copy CSV for a spreadsheet-ready clipboard export or Copy TXT for a tab-separated text export.
How do I export only video titles?
Export the CSV, then keep the Title column in your spreadsheet. The export also includes IDs, channels, durations, URLs, and thumbnails in case you need them later.
Can I copy all playlist URLs as a list?
Yes. Use the link extractor for one URL per line, or export CSV if you also want video titles and metadata.
Does the CSV include thumbnails and channel names?
Yes. Available rows include channel title, publish date, and thumbnail URL along with video IDs, titles, durations, and links.
Can I export only part of a playlist?
Yes. Enter a start and end video number before calculating, then export the resulting range.
Why are some rows missing duration?
Private, deleted, members-only, paid, region-blocked, or otherwise unavailable videos may not return duration metadata from YouTube.
Can hidden or unavailable videos be recovered?
No. The tool only uses public playlist metadata that YouTube returns. It cannot reveal hidden videos or bypass private, members-only, paid, or region-restricted access.
How do I find the playlist ID before exporting?
Open the YouTube Playlist ID page and paste the URL. It extracts the list= value, which you can use as a compact playlist input.
Can I use the CSV for duration planning?
Yes. Sum the Duration Seconds column for the full playlist or filtered rows, then divide by playback speed to estimate watch time.