In today’s digital world, thanks to Spotify downloads, it is possible to listen to music offline. Whether you travel by air, get on underground, go through a tunnel, or stay at a camping site or mountain house, you can fully enjoy your downloaded content without an internet connection. But how to download music from Spotify? Don’t worry; I’ll explain how to download albums, playlists, and podcasts on mobile and desktop devices in this blog post. You are in the right spot if you want to download songs; keep reading, and open the door to the offline world of Spotify.
How to Download Music From Spotify on Mobile
Downloading songs on the Spotify app for an iOS or Android device is a slice of the cake! Let’s take a glance at the steps of the downloading process.
- Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
- Seek a song, album, or playlist to download.
- Click the grey-down arrow icon to download your preferred playlist or album.
That’s about all! When you download entire albums or playlists- all downward-facing arrow icons turn green, and you can listen to music offline. Remember, you cannot download individual songs on Spotify; you must add that song to a playlist to listen offline. Create your own playlist and make merry!
Finding Downloaded Music on Spotify
After you download tracks on Spotify, you can find them in your library to listen in offline mode. Here are the steps to find your downloaded content.
- Open Spotify on your mobile device.
- Navigate to the “Your Library” page in the bottom right corner.
- Slide the little tabs to the left and tap “Downloaded.”
- View all downloaded playlists, podcasts, and shows.
If you have many downloaded songs, playlists, or albums, you can have a bumpy ride to find the content you are searching for. Luckily, Spotify has added tabs- “Playlists,” “Albums,” and “Podcasts&Shows”- near the “Downloaded” button; thus, you can find the right downloaded songs according to your mood.
Adjusting Audio Quality
Did you know it is possible to adjust the audio quality of the songs you want to download? Yes, it is! Spotify lets you download songs in various qualities, including very high, high, normal, and low. The listeners can pick the quality of the tracks according to the mobile device storage because downloaded Spotify songs can take up lots of space on the phones. This adjusting process differs on iOS and Android devices.
On iPhone
- Open the Spotify app and find the “Settings” icon on the upper-right side.
- Click the gear icon and scroll down to locate the “Audio Quality.”
- Scroll down the page and see the “Download” menu.
- Choose the most suitable quality for your mobile phone.
You can decide whether you download songs by using Wi-Fi or cellular data. If you don’t want to prefer quality on the list, you can turn on the “Auto adjust quality”; thus, Spotify modifies it according to your internet connection. Bear in mind that poor internet connections can cause interruptions while downloading songs.
On Android
- Launch Spotify and click on the gear icon “Settings” at the top right-hand corner.
- Navigate the “Audio Quality” tab.
- On the opening page, find the “Download” menu.
- View the drop-down menu near the menu and click it.
- Pick the best fit among the four qualities.
If you want to download hundreds of new songs on Spotify, you can prefer “Normal”; therefore, your device’s storage cannot get full.
How to Download Albums and Songs from Spotify on Desktop
You can download a playlist, album, or podcast from the Spotify desktop app for both Mac and Windows. They have the same steps; I’ll share the Windows version.
- Download and install the Spotify app and sign in with your current account.
- Search for the albums, playlists, or podcasts to download.
- Click the grey-colored down arrow- the download button- and launch downloading of the chosen list.
- You can follow the downloading songs process on the upper-left side from the “Your Library” section. Near this tab, it is possible to monitor the number of downloaded songs.
Finding Downloaded Spotify Songs
Spotify lets you download and find songs on desktop and mobile devices. You can find your downloaded favorite songs on Spotify by following the steps;
Open your Spotify account on the desktop app.
On the left side, there is a “Your Library” section.
Slide the filters to the left to view the “Downloaded” button.
Choose the filter and open the downloaded playlist, album, and podcast section.
If you have thousands of content, you can tap “Playlists,” “Podcasts&Shows,” or “Albums” to find your favorite music or program quickly.
Adjusting Audio Quality on Desktop Apps
Spotify lets the listeners specify the quality of audio on desktop apps. Whether you use Windows or Mac, adjusting the quality of songs you want to download is possible. Here are the stages;
- Open Spotify on your computer.
- Tap your profile pic at the upper-right of the homepage.
- From the drop-down menu, find and click “Settings.”
- Scroll down the page and find the “Audio Quality” menu.
- Under the menu, there is a “Download” section.
- Next to it are qualities from low to very high; pick one.
Note that the listeners can pick automatic audio quality; thus, Spotify determines the quality of the songs according to your internet connection.
Necessities to Download Songs from Spotify for Offline Listening
Thanks to Spotify’s download feature, music enthusiasts can listen to their favorite songs everywhere without an internet connection. However, you need to download the app to benefit from this feature. You cannot save online music content from browser-based players.
Plus, Spotify download limits for premium users, meaning you should subscribe to the application and pay a monthly fee not to lose access to your saved songs. As well as being Spotify premium users, you can have one of the Student, Duo, or Family plans to download a playlist or album. If you use Spotify free version, you can only download podcasts; the platform cannot allow you to save albums or songs for offline playback.
How to Remove Albums and Playlists from Downloads
If you want to remove saved albums, playlists, or podcasts from your library, there are two ways.
Remove all Downloaded Content
- Launch Spotify and dab the gear icon at the upper-right-hand corner of the mobile app; for the desktop application, there is a profile picture in the same spot; click it and see the “Settings” option.
- Scroll down and find “Storage” to tap “Remove all downloads.”
- If you are sure about removing all downloaded songs, click “Remove.”
Remove downloaded songs manually
- Open the Spotify app on desktop and mobile devices and find your library.
- Click the playlist or album that you want to remove from your library.
- Dab the green down arrow and then the “Remove” button.
If you prefer the second option, you can choose the content you want to remove; you don’t have to delete all the songs you saved. Now that you have storage on your device, you can also add a new playlist.
FAQ
How Many Songs on My Premium Account Can I Download?
You can download up to 10,000 songs for your 5 devices, including mobiles and desktops. Yet, you need to check the memory capability of your mobiles and desktops; therefore, you can download thousands of songs instantly. You can remove old playlists or albums to free up space for a new song.
Can I Download an Individual Song on Spotify?
You cannot download an individual song; you can add that track to a new playlist. The listeners can create a separate playlist to download their favorite songs simultaneously. When the download completes, they can feel the influence of music offline.
Is It Possible to Lose Saved Content on Spotify?
Yes, unfortunately, it is possible. If you don’t get online in 30 days, you can lose your downloaded content because Spotify doesn’t want people to download and cancel Spotify premium subscriptions. It doesn’t matter; you can connect with Wi-Fi or cellular. You can also lose downloaded content if you reinstall or update the application.
Daisy Hoda, is a freelance copywriter with experience in the Social Media world and a perfectionist when it comes to Youtube SEO services.
