Maybe you’re heading to a remote beach or going camping without Wi-Fi, but you still want to listen to your favorite songs on Spotify. Or maybe you just want to listen to music while conserving your mobile data. Fortunately, the platform makes it easy to download and listen to your favorite music.
This article will explain how to download songs from Spotify to take your music wherever you go.
How to download songs
Please note that you can only download songs with the premium version of the app. If you only have the free version, you will need to update it. The free version only allows you to download podcasts.
Also, remember that you can’t just click on a song and download it. You can only download albums or playlists. However, you can put a song in a playlist and download it.
Android and iOS
Here’s how to download songs on both Android and iOS:
- Go to “Your Library” in the bottom right corner of the app.
- Tap the playlist or album you want to download.
- Then tap on the download button. It is an arrow pointing downwards. Once you tap it, it will turn green and download the songs in the playlist.
If you want to verify that the selected music has been downloaded correctly or if you want to start listening to your music immediately, go to “Your Library”. Then, click on the “Downloaded” option at the top of the app (it’s located on the right side next to the artists).
You can also download inpidual songs if you wish. This is how you do it:
- Add the song to your playlist first, or you can like the song if you don’t want to start a playlist.
- Then tap on the download button.
- Once your song is downloaded, the arrow button will appear green.
Spotify allows you to choose the quality of the songs you download. You have four options available, ranging from low to very high quality. If you’re short on space, you may want to select “Normal,” especially if you plan to download a lot of songs.
Download Spotify songs on PC
The steps on your PC are similar and just as easy to follow:
- Open the app.
- Then go to the album you want to download.
- Click the down arrow. You’ll find it at the top next to the heart icon.
- Once the arrow turns green, the album is downloaded successfully.
That’s all you need to do to listen to your favorite music on your computer.
Delete songs from your library
Let’s say you chose the wrong song/album to download or you want to free up space. Don’t worry. You can delete the songs you have downloaded. Simply follow these steps:
- Tap the playlist you want to delete.
- Tap the green down arrow. It will turn gray, indicating that the download has been deleted.
These steps apply to both mobile and desktop apps.
You can also delete all songs from your library. All you have to do is open the app and tap or click on the gear icon. Next, scroll until you see “Storage” and then select “Delete.” A pop-up box will appear asking you to confirm whether you want to delete all downloads.
Please note that you will not see this option in the desktop app. It is available only for your mobile devices.
Frequent questions
I followed all the steps and my songs are not downloading. That I have to do?
Users have occasionally reported problems with downloading songs. But do not worry. There is usually an easy solution. You want to make sure you are connected and that your connection is stable. If you don’t know how to check the stability of your connection, try this website. Also, check if you have enough storage space to download your songs. Lastly, you may need to restart the app from time to time.
How many songs can I download?
You can download 10,000 songs on five devices. So don’t worry. You won’t be running out of downloads anytime soon.
How long will the songs be in the library?
There are no restrictions on downloading songs, but you must log in to your account once a month to keep your downloads. Spotify requires you to log in so it can collect data and compensate artists for their work. If you don’t log in, your songs will disappear. Be sure to check back into your account regularly if you want to keep all of your music.
Where can I play the songs?
Songs downloaded to your device can only be played using your Spotify account and the Spotify app. Songs are not actually saved on your device. That means songs cannot be shared. It also means that you can’t go ahead and download the songs and then unsubscribe and still have access to the songs. You need the app and subscription.
Download songs on Spotify
Spotify makes it easy for its users to download songs. The platform gives you a lot of freedom with other options, such as choosing audio quality, so you can listen to your favorite music on the go. Fortunately, as long as you have a reliable Internet connection and plenty of space, you can start downloading your favorite music right away. And if you follow the advice in the article, you will be able to listen to your favorite songs in no time.
