How to export your subscriptions from Google Podcasts before its impending shut down

The impending shutdown of Google Podcasts on April 2 has left users scrambling to preserve their podcast libraries. However, the situation is not as dire as it seems, as Google has provided two viable options for users to export their subscriptions. This article will guide you through the process of exporting your subscriptions from Google Podcasts, ensuring that your podcast history remains intact.

The primary and most straightforward option is to migrate your subscriptions to YouTube Music. As Google shifts its focus, YouTube Music has emerged as the alternative platform for hosting podcasts seamlessly alongside other content. To export your subscriptions to YouTube Music, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to podcasts.google.com and ensure that you are logged in.
2. Click on the three-line menu icon at the top left corner, then select Settings.
3. Locate the ‘Export to YouTube Music’ option and click on ‘Export.’
4. Finally, at the bottom, click on ‘Transfer as [your email].’

This method ensures a smooth transition of your podcast subscriptions to YouTube Music, preserving your curated library before the imminent closure of Google Podcasts.

Alternatively, Google Podcasts provides a secondary solution for exporting subscriptions using an OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) file. This file contains your subscription data and can be imported by other podcast apps, allowing for a seamless transfer of subscriptions. Here’s how to export your subscriptions using an OPML file:

1. Visit podcasts.google.com and log in to your account.
2. Click on the three-line menu icon, then select Settings.
3. Next to the ‘Export for another app’ option, click on ‘Download.’

Your OPML file will commence downloading, containing all your subscription data. This file serves as a bridge, allowing you to import your subscriptions into other podcast apps like Pocket Casts or Cast Box, ensuring continuity in your podcast listening experience.

While the impending closure of Google Podcasts may leave users nostalgic for its no-nonsense appearance and user-friendly interface, the option to export subscriptions alleviates concerns about losing podcast history. I hope that this guide will be helpful to you.