Can i transfer all my playlist from a time machine back up to a new computer?

can i transfer all my playlist from a time machine back up to a new computer?

Hey joven_photo,
Thanks for the question. Your iTunes playlists are stored within the iTunes Library files. The best option may be to move your entire iTunes Library to a new computer, as outlined in this article:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Thanks,
Matt M.

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