Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team
Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services, offering a vast library of songs for users to enjoy. One of its standout features is the ability to download songs for offline listening, which is perfect for when you don't have an internet connection or want to conserve mobile data. In this article, you’ll find tips for downloading Songs from Spotify to Play Offline on Android, Windows PC, macOS, and iOS.
Note: To download songs from Spotify, you'll need a Spotify Premium subscription, as this feature is not available for free users.
Use the search bar at the top of the app to find the song or album you want to download. Alternatively, you can explore Spotify's vast library by browsing genres, playlists, and more.
Once you've found the song or album, tap on it to open the details page.
On the song or album details page, you'll see a "Download" button. Tap on it.
The download will start, and you'll see a progress bar indicating the download status. The time it takes to download a song depends on your internet connection speed.
To access your downloaded songs, tap on "Your Library" at the bottom right of the app.
In the library, select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Scroll down until you see a section called "Downloads." This is where all your downloaded songs are stored.
Enjoy Offline Listening
Tap on the playlist or album containing the downloaded song you want to listen to.
The downloaded song will now play, even if you're offline.
Spotify allows you to manage your downloaded songs, including deleting them when you no longer need them. Here's how:
Open Your Library
In the Spotify app, tap on "Your Library" at the bottom right.
Select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Access Your Downloads
Scroll down to the "Downloads" section.
Here, you'll see a list of all your downloaded playlists and albums.
Delete Downloads
To delete a downloaded song, playlist, or album, tap on the three dots (ellipsis) next to the item you want to remove.
From the menu that appears, select "Delete."
Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete" again in the confirmation prompt.
The selected content will be removed from your device, freeing up storage space.
Note: To download songs from Spotify for offline listening, you need a Spotify Premium subscription, as this feature is not available to free users.
Install the Spotify App
If you don't already have the Spotify app installed on your Windows computer, you can download it from the official Spotify website.
Log In to Your Spotify Premium Account
Open the Spotify app on your Windows computer.
Log in to your Spotify Premium account using your email and password.
Find the Song You Want to Download
Use the search bar at the top of the app to find the song or album you want to download. You can also explore Spotify's vast library by browsing genres, playlists, and more.
Once you've found the song or album, click on it to open the details page.
Download the Song
On the song or album details page, you'll see a "Download" switch. Click on it to turn it on.
The download will begin, and you'll see a progress bar indicating the download status. The time it takes to download a song depends on your internet connection speed.
Access Your Downloads
To access your downloaded songs, click on "Your Library" in the left sidebar of the app.
In the library, select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Scroll down until you see a section called "Downloads." This is where all your downloaded songs are stored.
Enjoy Offline Listening
Click on the playlist or album containing the downloaded song you want to listen to.
The downloaded song will play, even if you're offline.
Spotify allows you to manage your downloaded songs, including deleting them when you no longer need them. Here's how:
Open Your Library
In the Spotify app, click on "Your Library" in the left sidebar.
Select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Access Your Downloads
Scroll down to the "Downloads" section.
Here, you'll see a list of all your downloaded playlists and albums.
Delete Downloads
To delete a downloaded song, playlist, or album, right-click on the item you want to remove.
From the context menu that appears, select "Remove Download."
Confirm the deletion by clicking "Remove" again in the confirmation prompt.
The selected content will be removed from your computer, freeing up storage space.
By following these steps, you can easily download songs from Spotify to play offline on your Windows PC or laptop. This feature is incredibly convenient for enjoying music without relying on a stable internet connection or worrying about data usage. Just remember to manage your downloads regularly to keep your computer's storage organized and make room for new songs.
Note: To download songs from Spotify for offline listening, you must have a Spotify Premium subscription, as this feature is not available for free users.
Install the Spotify App
If you don't already have the Spotify app installed on your Mac, you can download it from the official Spotify website or the Mac App Store.
Log In to Your Spotify Premium Account
Open the Spotify app on your Mac.
Log in to your Spotify Premium account using your email and password.
Find the Song You Want to Download
Use the search bar at the top of the app to find the song or album you want to download. You can also explore Spotify's vast library by browsing genres, playlists, and more.
Once you've found the song or album, click on it to open the details page.
Download the Song
On the song or album details page, you'll see a "Download" switch. Click on it to turn it on.
The download will begin, and you'll see a progress bar indicating the download status. The time it takes to download a song depends on your internet connection speed.
Access Your Downloads
To access your downloaded songs, click on "Your Library" in the left sidebar of the app.
In the library, select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Scroll down until you see a section called "Downloads." This is where all your downloaded songs are stored.
Enjoy Offline Listening
Click on the playlist or album containing the downloaded song you want to listen to.
The downloaded song will play, even if you're offline.
Spotify allows you to manage your downloaded songs, including deleting them when you no longer need them. Here's how:
Open Your Library
In the Spotify app, click on "Your Library" in the left sidebar.
Select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Access Your Downloads
Scroll down to the "Downloads" section.
Here, you'll see a list of all your downloaded playlists and albums.
Delete Downloads
To delete a downloaded song, playlist, or album, right-click on the item you want to remove.
From the context menu that appears, select "Remove Download."
Confirm the deletion by clicking "Remove" again in the confirmation prompt.
The selected content will be removed from your Mac, freeing up storage space.
By following these steps, you can easily download songs from Spotify to play offline on your Mac running macOS. This feature provides the flexibility to enjoy your favorite music without relying on a stable internet connection or worrying about data usage. Just remember to manage your downloads regularly to keep your Mac's storage organized and make room for new songs.
Note: To download songs from Spotify for offline listening on iOS, you must have a Spotify Premium subscription, as this feature is not available for free users.
Install the Spotify App
If you haven't already, download and install the Spotify app from the App Store on your iOS device.
Log In to Your Spotify Premium Account
Open the Spotify app on your iOS device.
Log in to your Spotify Premium account using your email and password.
Find the Song You Want to Download
Use the search bar at the top of the app to find the song or album you want to download. You can also explore Spotify's vast library by browsing genres, playlists, and more.
Once you've found the song or album, tap on it to open the details page.
Download the Song
On the song or album details page, you'll see a "Download" switch. Tap on it to turn it on.
The download will start, and you'll see a progress bar indicating the download status. The time it takes to download a song depends on your internet connection speed.
Access Your Downloads
To access your downloaded songs, tap on "Your Library" at the bottom right of the app.
In the library, select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Scroll down until you see a section called "Downloads." This is where all your downloaded songs are stored.
Enjoy Offline Listening
Tap on the playlist or album containing the downloaded song you want to listen to.
The downloaded song will now play, even if you're offline.
Spotify allows you to manage your downloaded songs, including deleting them when you no longer need them. Here's how:
Open Your Library
In the Spotify app, tap on "Your Library" at the bottom right.
Select "Playlists" from the top menu.
Access Your Downloads
Scroll down to the "Downloads" section.
Here, you'll see a list of all your downloaded playlists and albums.
Delete Downloads
To delete a downloaded song, playlist, or album, swipe left on the item you want to remove.
Tap on the "Delete" button that appears.
Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete" again in the confirmation prompt.
The selected content will be removed from your iOS device, freeing up storage space.
By following these steps, you can easily download songs from Spotify to play offline on your iOS device, whether it's an iPhone or iPad. This feature provides the flexibility to enjoy your favorite music without relying on a stable internet connection or worrying about data usage. Just remember to manage your downloads regularly to keep your device's storage organized and make room for new songs.
If you are still having trouble, refer to the Step-By-Step Guide below or consider seeking personalized assistance from Support.Com.
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Before You Begin:
You must have Spotify installed
In order to download and listen to songs offline, you must have a Premium account with Spotify.
Add a Song to A Playlist
Repeat these steps for any other songs you want to keep.
Add an Album to A Playlist
If you are looking to download just a single album, you can create a new playlist and put just that album in it!
Repeat these steps for any other Albums you want to keep.
Repeat these steps for any other playlists you'd like to download.
You can play music you've downloaded exactly the same as streaming. But, for items you've downloaded, you can play them even if you're offline, and playing them won't take any of your mobile data.
You can play a downloaded playlist just like your normal playlists in Spotify!
Removing music doesn't delete it forever. You can still play any music you remove.
Spotify will simply stream it to your device over your Internet connection, rather than having it stored on your device, taking up space.
Remove a Song From A Downloaded Playlist
Remove An Entire Playlist From Downloads
This does not delete the playlist itself. The playlist remains intact, and playable via streaming, but the songs themselves are no longer copied to your device.
Delete An Entire Playlist
You cannot delete someone else's public Playlist. Only a Playlist you have created.