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Spotify Importer for Virtual DJ

Virtual DJ Plugin

Import your Spotify playlists directly into Virtual DJ, manage your library, and analyse your most played tracks — all from a modern browser-based app.

Windows 10 / 11 Standalone App — no VDJ install needed Spotify Account Required

Requirements

Windows 10 or Windows 11

64-bit. No macOS version at this time.

Virtual DJ (any recent version)

Playlists are saved directly to your VDJ MyLists folder

Spotify Playlist URL (optional)

Only needed if importing a specific playlist — no account login required

Active Internet Connection

Required to fetch playlist data and for licence checks

Valid Licence Key

From your account dashboard

Installation

No Virtual DJ plugin install required. The Spotify VDJ Importer is a standalone Windows application. It runs in your browser and saves playlists directly to your VDJ MyLists folder.

1

Download the App

Log in to your account and go to your Dashboard. Find the Spotify Importer licence and click Download. You will receive a file called SpotifyVDJImporter_UI.exe.

2

Save it Somewhere Convenient

Move the .exe to a folder you'll remember — for example your Desktop or a C:\DJTools\ folder. No installation wizard is required.

3

Run the App

Double-click SpotifyVDJImporter_UI.exe. A black console window will open and your default web browser will launch automatically at http://localhost:5000.

Do not close the black console window — it runs the server that powers the app. Closing it will shut down the software. You can safely minimise it to the taskbar.
Windows SmartScreen: If Windows shows a security warning, click More info then Run anyway. This is normal for unsigned apps.
4

Log In with Your Licence

On the login screen, enter your DJ Event Suite email and password plus your Licence Key from your Dashboard. Click Activate. You only need to do this once per device.

Importing Playlists from Spotify

  1. 1

    Open Spotify and navigate to the playlist you want to import. Copy the playlist link from the Share menu (right-click the playlist → Share → Copy link to playlist).

  2. 2

    In the app, click the Import tab. Paste the Spotify playlist link into the import field and click Import. The tracks from that playlist will load in the list below.

  3. 3

    Click Import to VDJ — the playlist is saved as a .vdjfolder file directly into your Virtual DJ MyLists folder.

  4. 4

    Open Virtual DJ (or refresh the browser panel) — your imported playlist will appear under Playlists in the sidebar.

  5. 5

    You can then scan your VDJ database to check whether you already have those songs or a close match in your local collection.

Managing Your VDJ Playlists

The Manage tab shows all your existing Virtual DJ playlists, including any sub-folder playlists, in a tree view.

  • Click any folder to expand it and see its sub-playlists
  • Click any playlist name to load and preview its tracks in the panel on the right
  • Use the Refresh button to reload after making changes in Virtual DJ

Most Played Analysis

The Most Played tab analyses your VDJ playlists and shows which songs and artists appear most frequently across all your gig playlists.

  1. Click the Most Played tab
  2. Use the Playlist Scope dropdown to analyse All Playlists or a specific one (including sub-playlists)
  3. Click Analyze — results appear across three tabs: Top Songs, Top Artists, and Statistics

📤 Exporting Results

After analysing, you can export the results in three formats. Click Export VDJ or Export M3U to open the export dialog where you can:

  • Choose Top Songs or Top Artists export type
  • Name the playlist and optionally add a date prefix or suffix
  • Export VDJ saves directly to your VDJ MyLists folder — ready to use immediately
  • Export M3U downloads a standard .m3u file to your computer
  • Export CSV downloads a spreadsheet with Title, Artist, Times Played, and Playlists columns

Features

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Playlist Import

Import any Spotify playlist directly into your Virtual DJ MyLists folder as a native .vdjfolder file

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Playlist Manager

Browse all your VDJ playlists — including sub-folder playlists — in a collapsible tree view

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Most Played Analysis

Find your top 100 most played songs and top artists across all your gig playlists

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Export to VDJ

Save analysis results as a new VDJ playlist — name it, add a date, and it appears in VDJ instantly

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Export M3U & CSV

Download analysis results as an M3U playlist file or a CSV spreadsheet

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Sub-Folder Support

Fully supports VDJ sub-folder playlists — all nested playlists are scanned and included in analysis

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Browser-Based UI

Modern dark-themed interface running in your browser — no Virtual DJ plugin install required

Troubleshooting

Wait 5–10 seconds — the browser opens once the server has started. If it still does not open, manually go to http://localhost:5000 in your browser. Make sure no firewall or antivirus is blocking the app.
Click “More info” on the SmartScreen prompt, then click “Run anyway”. This is expected behaviour for unsigned apps downloaded from the internet and is safe to proceed.
The playlist is saved directly to your VDJ MyLists folder. Refresh the Virtual DJ browser by right-clicking the Playlists section and choosing Refresh, or restart Virtual DJ.
Check your Dashboard to confirm the licence is active and has not reached its device limit. Make sure you are entering the correct email address associated with your DJ Event Suite account. Contact support if the issue persists.
Make sure Virtual DJ has playlists saved in %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualDJ\MyLists. Click the Manage tab to confirm your playlists are visible there first, then run the analysis again.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Spotify VDJ Importer is a completely standalone Windows application. There are no DLL files or plugins to install. Playlists are saved directly into your VDJ MyLists folder.
Not necessarily. For importing a specific playlist you only need the public Spotify playlist URL — no login required. A Spotify account is only needed if you want to browse your own private playlists within the app.
No. The app retrieves playlist and track information (titles, artists, etc.) and creates VDJ playlist files. You still need the actual audio files on your local storage or through VirtualDJ's own streaming integrations.
Your licence allows activation on up to 3 devices. You can view and manage your activated devices from your Dashboard at any time.
Yes — the console window runs the local server that powers the app. If you close it, the browser interface will stop working. You can minimise it to the taskbar while using the app.
No. This is an independent tool that scrapes publicly accessible Spotify playlist data. No official Spotify API key or developer account is required. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Spotify AB.

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