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# How to Turn YouTube Playlists into Podcasts

When YouTube announced they were finally [bringing podcasts to YouTube](https://www.captivate.fm/podcast-industry-news/youtube-music-podcasts-boost-discoverability-new-features), it was the news many podcasters had been waiting for. Best of all, YouTube are making it super simple for podcasters to get started by using existing (or new) playlists.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/467c589c06e1c800/c0ee77e5-c97f-469b-85f6-a18075_1ifj147.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/701641819/f08bfbbbccc84301384d07c2/Channel-content-YouTube-Studio+%281%29.png?expires=1730238300&signature=d7a939dba1967a0dde98384a3ecf324f94e14af6e959d0353423efc76f1acd96&req=cyAmEM1%2FlYBWFb4f3HP0gMs95G5BeQ%2BHL56yoEDiOofiwnMoiOIjfW6%2BK0xf%0AmCvqpLJq9l8uEgRlRw%3D%3D%0A)

While this update isn’t the full-on podcasting experience (YouTube aren’t ingesting RSS feeds just yet), it’s a great starting point to get new eyes on your content, whether that’s a “proper” YouTube video or a static image with your episode audio.

Here’s how to turn _your_ playlists into podcasts on YouTube!

* log into YouTube Studio
* click on Content
* click on Playlists
* hover over the playlist you want to convert and click on the three little dots
* click Set As Podcast
* change the title and description (optional, you can leave as is) and upload a square image for your artwork (you can use your podcast artwork, or create a new one)
* click Done

And that’s it! Your YouTube playlists are now podcasts, and you can repeat this for as many playlists as you like.

**Recommended reading:** [YouTube Music for Podcasts: Boost Your Discoverability Today with New Features](https://www.captivate.fm/podcast-industry-news/youtube-music-podcasts-boost-discoverability-new-features)