Amazon Prime Music comes with an Amazon Prime membership and is used through the Amazon Music app. It lets users stream a large catalog of songs on phones, tablets, desktops, and smart speakers.
Over time, the limits become easier to notice. The Prime tier runs in a restricted streaming mode, with device and skip limits. Offline listening is also limited. Downloads are mostly tied to the "All-Access Playlist" in the app. Regular songs and albums are streaming-only and cannot be downloaded directly unless purchased from the Amazon Digital Store. To remove these limits, users may upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited, which unlocks downloads in Standard, HD, Ultra HD, and Spatial Audio formats.
In this post, we look at how offline mode works on Amazon Prime Music. For users who want to download Amazon Prime Music without limits, ViWizard Amazon Music Converter can help convert and save songs as MP3 for offline use.
Part 1. Can You Download Music on Amazon Prime Music?
Yes, you can download music with Amazon Music, but only inside the official app on mobile or desktop. The Amazon Music Web Player (https://music.amazon.com/) does not support offline downloads. Downloads are not real MP3 files unless the music is purchased.
However, Amazon Prime Music does not allow full catalog downloads. Amazon says that "Offline listening in Amazon Music for Prime members is only available within All-Access Playlists." These playlists are curated lists. They include songs based on user data or songs chosen by users.
Users can build their own All-Access Playlist with about 15 to 50 songs. They can make up to 10 changes per day. Unlike standard Prime streaming, where many songs are shuffle-only, All-Access Playlists allow on-demand playback and offline listening in the app. Recently played All-Access Playlists may also download automatically for offline use.
Part 2. Amazon Prime Music vs Amazon Music Unlimited for Offline Listening
| Aspects | Amazon Prime Music | Amazon Music Unlimited |
| Offline access | Only All-Access Playlists | Full catalog (songs, albums, playlists) |
| Platforms | Amazon Music app (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) | Amazon Music app (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) |
| Device limit | Up to 4 devices for downloads | Up to 10 devices for downloads |
| Download limit | No fixed number, limited to All-Access Playlists | No fixed number, downloads across catalog |
| Audio quality | Standard | Standard, HD, Ultra HD (where available) |
| Web downloads | Not supported | Not supported |
| Offline use | App only | App only |
The main difference between Amazon Music Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited is download access. With Prime, offline listening is limited. You can only download All-Access Playlists in the app. You cannot download songs or albums from the full catalog. With Amazon Music Unlimited, offline listening is full. You can download any song, album, or playlist, and play them on demand inside the app, and access HD and Ultra HD options.
In short, Prime offers limited offline access through All-Access Playlist, while Unlimited gives full offline downloads with full control.
Part 3. How to Convert Amazon Prime Music to MP3 (No Official Limits)
In Amazon Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited, there is no official option to convert songs to MP3. Because of this, there is no built-in export or conversion feature, and offline files cannot be accessed as standalone audio files.
However, for both Amazon Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited users, ViWizard Amazon Music Downloader is a desktop tool that helps download and convert music from the Amazon Music Web Player into formats for offline listening, including MP3, WAV, M4A, M4B, AIFF, and FLAC. Users need to sign in with their Amazon Music account in the program to authorize access, then start converting music, podcasts, and other on-demand content. Once saved locally, these files can be transferred to other devices, even if the Prime membership ends.
Key Features of ViWizard Amazon Music Converter
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- Convert Amazon Music songs, albums, playlists, and artists
- Export Amazon Music in 6 formats for different devices and players
- Support Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited accounts
- Remove ads automatically during music conversion
- Batch download Amazon Music playlists and large collections
Step 1: Choose the Output Format
After installing ViWizard Amazon Music Converter, open the program and go to Preferences from the menu icon. In Conversion settings, select an output format such as MP3, WAV, or AIFF. You can also adjust bitrate, sample rate, codec, and audio channels. Click OK to save your settings.
Step 2: Open the Built-in Amazon Music Web Player
Return to the main interface and open the built-in Amazon Music web player. Sign in with your Amazon account to access your library, including songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts for direct browsing.
Step 3: Add Songs, Albums, or Playlists
Browse your Amazon Music library and select the content you want to save. Click Add to List to import songs, albums, or playlists into the conversion queue. You can add multiple items before starting conversion.
Step 4: Convert and Save Amazon Music
Click Convert to start processing selected content. ViWizard will download and convert Amazon Music into standard audio files. Once finished, all tracks are saved to your computer in your selected format for offline playback.
Part 4. How to Download Music on Amazon Prime Music for Offline Listening (Official Limits)
Open the Amazon Music app and sign in with your Amazon Prime account. Go to Library > All-Access Playlists, or create one and add 15–50 on-demand songs beforehand. Tap More (⋯) > Download to save it for offline listening. You can manage auto-downloads under Settings > Auto-download All-Access Playlists so recently played All-Access Playlists are not downloaded automatically.
To view downloads from Amazon Prime Music, open the Amazon Music app and go to Library > Downloads or turn on Offline Mode. This section shows all available offline downloads.
3.1Download All-Access Playlist on Desktop (Windows & Mac)
01Open the Amazon Music app on your computer.
02Click Library on the left side.
03Click Playlists.
04Open an All-Access Playlist.
05Click the three-dot menu (⋯) next to the playlist name.
06Click Download.
07Wait until the download is complete.
08Go back to Library.
09Select the Downloaded filter at the top of the screen.
10Your library will now show only downloaded music.
3.2Download All-Access Playlist on Mobile (iOS & Android)
01Open the Amazon Music app on your phone.
02Tap Library at the bottom.
03Tap Playlists.
04Open a Prime All-Access Playlist.
05Tap the Download icon (↓).
06Wait until the download is complete, then find it in Library > Downloads.
Part 5. How to Download Amazon Purchased Music to MP3 (Owned Content)
Purchased music in Amazon Music is separate from streaming content. Go to Library > Purchased in the app or Amazon Music Store, then select songs or albums and tap Download. Purchased tracks are saved locally and are not tied to an active subscription. These files can usually be re-downloaded on authorized devices and are more flexible than streaming downloads since they are user-owned content, so they follow a different behavior even within the limited Amazon Prime Music tier.
5.1Download Purchased Amazon Prime Music on Web
01Go to the Amazon Music website and log in with your Prime account.
02Click Library on the left, then select Purchased to view your bought music.
03Find the album or song you want to download.
04Click the three dots (⋯) next to the title, then select Download. It will download in MP3 format, DRM-free.
05Once downloaded, you'll find the files in your browser's download folder. Move or play them on any device.
5.2Download Purchased Amazon Prime Music on Desktop (Windows & Mac)
01Open the Amazon Music app on your computer (Windows or Mac).
02Log in to your Prime account.
03Click Library, then select Purchased to see what you've bought.
04Find the album or song you want, click the three dots (⋯), and select Download.
05After the download finishes, you'll find it in Library > Downloads to listen offline.
5.3Download Purchased Amazon Prime Music on Mobile (iOS & Android)
01Open the Amazon Music app on your phone (iOS or Android).
02Tap Library at the bottom, then select Purchased.
03Find the album or song, then tap the Download icon (↓).
04Your downloaded music will appear in the Downloaded section under Library.
Part 6. How to Transfer Amazon Prime Music Downloads to Other Devices
Once purchased or converted, these files can be transferred between devices, even without using the Amazon Music app or an Amazon Prime subscription.
6.1Transfer Downloaded Amazon Prime Music on iPhone (iTunes / Finder)
01In iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac), connect your iPhone using a USB cable.
02When your device appears, select your iPhone from the device list.
03In iTunes, go to the Music tab under your device settings. In Finder, stay in the General tab and find the music syncing options.
04Enable Sync Music and choose to sync your entire library or selected playlists, artists, albums, or genres.
05Click Apply or Sync to start transferring music to your iPhone.
06Wait until the syncing process is fully finished before disconnecting your device.
6.2Transfer Downloaded Amazon Prime Music on Android (File Transfer)
01Connect your Android phone to your computer using a USB cable.
02On your phone, choose File Transfer (MTP) if prompted.
03On Windows, open File Explorer. On Mac, open Android File Transfer or the device storage window.
04Open the folder on your computer that contains your music files.
05Drag and drop the music files into your Android Music folder, or create a Music folder if it does not exist.
06Safely eject your device from the computer after the transfer is complete.
07Open your music app on Android and check that the files have been added.
Part 7. Conclusion
Amazon Prime Music includes basic streaming and offline listening with an Amazon Prime membership, mainly through curated content like All-Access Playlists across phones, tablets, desktops, and smart speakers.
Offline use is limited by device rules, skip limits, and shuffle-only playback. Full downloads are only available in Amazon Music Unlimited or for purchased music. For more control, users can use ViWizard Amazon Music Downloader to convert and save Amazon Music songs as MP3 for offline use.
Can I download music with Amazon Prime Music?
Yes. Amazon Prime Music supports offline downloads, but only inside the Amazon Music app. Downloads are limited to eligible content in the Prime catalog, not the full library.
Why can't I download any song or my own playlists?
Prime Music does not allow universal downloads. Many songs and user playlists are restricted, and download access is often limited or requires Amazon Music Unlimited.
What are "All-Access Playlists" in Prime Music downloads?
All-Access Playlists are Amazon-curated playlists available for offline download under Prime. User-created playlists and full catalog access are not included.
Why do downloaded songs sometimes not work offline?
Offline playback can fail even for downloaded songs. The Amazon Music app may require periodic license checks or sync, which affects offline availability.
Can I move Amazon Prime Music downloads to other devices?
No. Downloads are DRM-protected and locked to the Amazon Music app. They cannot be exported outside the app environment. Only music purchased from the Amazon Digital Music Store is available as standard audio files. Users may also choose ViWizard Amazon Music Downloader to convert Amazon Music for offline use.
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