Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services in the world, with millions of songs available to stream at any time. However, what happens when you want to listen to these songs offline or transfer them to your computer or other devices? In this blog post, we will show you how to download music from Spotify to your computer so that you can listen to it whenever you want, even when you are offline.
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What’s Needed
To download music from Spotify, you will need a computer running Windows or macOS, and the latest version of the Spotify app installed on your computer. You will also need a Spotify Premium subscription, as downloading music is not available for free Spotify accounts.
What Should I Pay Attention to?
Before we get into the methods to download music from Spotify, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, downloading music from Spotify to your computer is only available on the Spotify app for desktop, and not on the web player. Secondly, you can only download music for offline listening and cannot transfer it to any other devices due to Spotify’s Digital Rights Management (DRM) policies. Lastly, you can only download up to 10,000 songs per device and up to 5 devices per Spotify account.
Method 1: Download Music from Spotify with Premium Account
To download music from Spotify, you need to have a Premium account first. Here are the steps for downloading music from Spotify:
1. Open the Spotify app on your computer and login to your account.
2. Select the playlist or album you want to download and click the ‘Download’ button located next to it.
3. If you want to download an individual song, click the three dots next to the song and select ‘Download.’
4. The downloaded songs will appear in the ‘Your Library’ section in the ‘Downloads’ tab.
Method 2: Download Spotify Music with Spotify Downloaders
If you do not have a Premium account, you can still download music from Spotify with a Spotify downloader. Here are the steps for using a Spotify downloader:
1. Download and install a Spotify downloader, such as TunesKit Spotify Music Converter or AudFree Spotify Music Converter on your computer.
2. Open the Spotify downloader and log in to your Spotify account.
3. Select the songs, albums, or playlists you want to download and click the ‘Convert’ or ‘Download’ button.
4. The downloaded songs will be saved to your computer in a format that can be played on any music player.
Method 3: Record Spotify Music with an Audio Recorder
Another way to download music from Spotify is by using an audio recorder. Here are the steps for using an audio recorder:
1. Download and install an audio recorder, such as Audacity or Apowersoft Free Online Audio Recorder on your computer.
2. Open the audio recorder and select the input source as ‘Stereo Mix’ or ‘Wave Out Mix.’
3. Play the music you want to download on Spotify and click the record button in the audio recorder.
4. Stop the recording when the music finishes, and save the recorded file to your computer.
Why Can’t I Download Music from Spotify?
1. You do not have a Premium account. Spotify only allows downloads for Premium accounts because it is against their DRM policies.
2. You have exceeded the 10,000-song limit per device or the 5-device limit per account.
3. You are trying to download music from the web player, which does not support downloading.
Suggestions
If you cannot download music from Spotify due to the limitations listed above, you can try using a Spotify downloader or an audio recorder instead. However, keep in mind that using these methods to download music is against Spotify’s terms of service and can result in the suspension or termination of your account.
FAQs
Q: Can I download music from Spotify on my phone?
A: Yes, you can download music from Spotify on your phone using the Spotify app. However, the downloaded music can only be played within the Spotify app and cannot be transferred to any other devices due to DRM policies.
Q: Can I download music from Spotify to a USB drive?
A: No, you cannot download music from Spotify to a USB drive or any other storage device because of Spotify’s DRM policies.
Q: Can I download music from Spotify on multiple devices with one account?
A: Yes, you can download music from Spotify on up to 5 devices per account, as long as you do not exceed the 10,000-song limit per device.
Q: Can I download music from Spotify on a Mac?
A: Yes, you can download music from Spotify on a Mac by following the same steps outlined in Method 1.
Q: Is it legal to download music from Spotify with a downloader or an audio recorder?
A: No, it is not legal to download music from Spotify with a downloader or an audio recorder because it is against Spotify’s terms of service and can result in the suspension or termination of your account.
Conclusion
Downloading music from Spotify to your computer can be a convenient way to listen to your favorite songs offline. With a Premium account, you can download music directly from the Spotify app. If you do not have a Premium account, you can use a Spotify downloader or an audio recorder to download music. However, keep in mind that these methods are against Spotify’s terms of service, and you should not use them unless you intend to use the downloaded music for personal use only.