Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming platforms that’s known for its wide range of content and excellent recommendation algorithm. While you can stream music online, downloading songs on Spotify allows you to listen to your favorite tracks offline, without needing an internet connection. In this guide, we’ll show you how to download songs on Spotify and listen to music on-the-go.
What you need
Before we get started, here are a few things that you need to have to download a Spotify song for offline streaming.
1. Spotify Premium
Downloading songs is a feature only available for Spotify Premium subscribers. You can subscribe to an individual, student, or a family plan to get premium access.
2. Make Sure the Song is Available for Download
Not all songs are available for download on Spotify. If you see a download button on the song album or after tapping the three dots, then it means that the song is available for download. If otherwise, you’ll have to stream the song online only.
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Steps to Download Songs on Spotify
There is no direct way to download songs on Spotify. You need to first add your songs to a playlist and then download the playlist to achieve this. So, let’s do it.
Note: The same steps are applicable for both mobile and desktop apps.
1. Open the Spotify app.
2. Find the song that you want to download and tap on the three dots next to it.
3. Tap on Add to playlist.
4. Select any of the existing playlists or create a new one by tapping New playlist.
5. Give your playlist a name and tap on Create.
6. Once the playlist has been created, go to the Library tab and open that playlist.
7. Tap on the Download button.
8. Once the download circle turns green, it means that you have successfully downloaded the playlist and all the songs within.
Stream Music Offline on Spotify
Spotify recommends that you turn on the offline mode when streaming downloaded songs on the app. You can turn it off later when you have a connection. Here’s how to turn on offline mode.
1. Open the Spotify app and tap on your profile picture at the top left.
2. Then, tap on Settings and privacy.
3. Scroll down and turn on the toggle next to Offline mode.
FAQs
1. Can I download songs using cellular data on Spotify?
Yes, if you don’t have access to Wi-Fi, you can enable this feature by going to ‘Settings and privacy’ and turning on the toggle next to ‘Download using cellular.’
2. Can I download songs for offline listening on Spotify’s free plan?
No, you cannot download songs for offline listening on Spotify’s free plan. Offline listening is a feature exclusive to Spotify Premium subscribers.
3. How many songs can I download on Spotify?
You can download up to 10,000 songs on a single local device.
4. Can I download songs on Spotify to my computer?
No, you cannot store downloaded songs on your computer or phone locally. Downloads are stored within the Spotify app.
5. How do I delete downloaded songs on Spotify?
To delete downloaded songs, you can either delete the playlist containing the songs or remove the specific song from the playlist.
6. Do downloaded songs on Spotify expire?
Yes, downloaded songs expire after 30 days. To keep listening to them offline, you’ll need to connect to the internet to renew the downloads.
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7. Can I download podcasts for offline listening on Spotify’s free plan?
Yes, you can download podcasts for offline listening on both Spotify’s free and premium plans.
That’s it for this guide. We hope it has helped you download songs and continue listening to music even if you lose your internet connection. If you have any further questions, let us know in the comments section below. Thanks for reading!
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