Where does Deezer store downloaded music? Unlike regular MP3s, Deezer encrypts the downloads as cached files that only the Deezer app can read. It means you won't be able to move the Deezer downloaded files or open the files without the Deezer app.
However, in this guide, we'll walk you through the exact download locations of Deezer music files on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. Additionally, you'll also learn how to change the Deezer download location and even make your Deezer downloads into real, playable files (like MP3/FLAC) on your computer. This way, you can save space on your device, back up your Deezer songs and keep them forever, even if your subscription ends.
Part 1. Where Does Deezer Store Downloaded Music?
Although Deezer does not store downloaded music as actual audio files (such as MP3s), you can locate downloaded Deezer music on your device by following the detailed steps specific to each device:
1.1 On Windows and Mac:
The Deezer desktop app usually saves downloads to a specific cache folder on Windows and Mac. They are encrypted cached files and are only designed to be played within the Deezer desktop app, as long as your membership is still active.
On Windows:
On Windows, the default location is usually:
On Mac:
You should open the Finder, click Go, then hold down the Option key. A Library option will appear in the dropdown menu; click it to open the hidden Library folder. Then, navigate to:
1.2 On Android and iPhone：
On Android:
On mobile devices, Deezer also saves the offline downloads to an app-specific cache folder. As for Android devices, the Deezer downloads are usually within your phone's internal storage:
Note: Considering Android may restrict access to the Android/data folder for security and privacy reasons, to navigate to the Deezer data folder, you should connect your Android phone to your computer via a USB cable, or use a third-party file manager on your Android phone, such as Solid Explorer or MiXplorer.
On iPhone:
Because of Apple's security protocols, Deezer downloads are stored within the Deezer app's file structure. Users are not accessible to access these files.
Part 2. How to Change Deezer Download Location and Manage Storage
Deezer's default download path is typically located in your Android phone's internal storage or your computer's main drive. If your device storage is low, you can change where Deezer saves downloaded content.
2.1 Move Deezer Downloads to an SD Card (Android)
If you are using an Android device, you can change the download location for Deezer downloads from your internal storage to an external SD card. Here's how to do it through the Deezer app's settings:
Step 1. Open the Deezer app on your Android device.
Step 2. Tap on your Profile icon > Gear icon > App settings.
Step 3. Under the DISK USAGE section, find and tap on Change storage.
Step 4. Tap on YES to confirm you want to change the storage location and delete existing Deezer downloads from the current storage.
Step 5. Select the SD card where you want to save future Deezer download cache files.
Step 6. Tap OK to confirm the changes.
2.2 Use a Symbolic Link to Change Download Path (Windows/Mac)
You cannot pick a custom download folder on the Deezer desktop application, but you can "trick" it by creating a symbolic link. A symbolic link lets your computer operating system and the Deezer app treat it as if it were the actual folder, so that you can redirect where Deezer saves its cache files and free up space on your main drive.
This method does not affect how the Deezer application functions; it merely changes the storage location for Deezer cache files to the location you specify.
On Windows:
Step 1. Close the Deezer app completely.
Step 2. Create a new folder on the drive where you want your downloads to go (for example, D:\DeezerCache).
Step 3. Move the entire Deezer folder (usually under C:\Users\Your_Username\AppData\Roaming\Deezer) into the new location you created (e.g., D:\DeezerCache).
Step 4. Search for Command Prompt in the Start Menu, right-click on it, and select Run as administrator.
Step 5. Run this command (replace paths with your own):
Step 6. If successful, Command Prompt will display a confirmation message: "symbolic link created for...".
Step 7. Restart Deezer. It will now pull all cache, settings data, and downloads from the new location on your D: drive and store the future files.
On Mac:
Step 1. Close the Deezer app.
Step 2. Connect your external hard drive or other storage to your Mac computer.
Step 3. Create a new folder where you want downloads to be saved (for example, /Volumes/MyExternalDrive/DeezerCache).
Step 4. Open Finder and locate the original Deezer folder (usually under ~/Library/Application Support/Deezer).
Step 5. Move the entire old Deezer folder to the new folder location.
Step 6. Go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal, and run:
Step 7. To give an example, it would turn out to be:
Step 8. Press Enter.
Step 9. If the command is successful, the Terminal will not show a message, but the link will have been created.
Step 10. Restart Deezer. The app will now save downloads in the new folder.
Part 3. How to Save Deezer Music as Playable Files on PC/Mac
If you want more than just to free up device storage for Deezer downloads, but also want to make Deezer get you the real, playable music files, like MP3 files, you need to use ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader.
ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader allows you to download Deezer songs, playlists, albums, podcasts, and your music collections to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B formats with the highest audio quality, up to 1411kbps FLAC (Lossless). ViWizard also embeds the artwork, title, artist, year, album, and more ID3 tags for each track, allowing you to organize them in a clear way.
With ViWizard, you can keep your Deezer downloads yours forever and listen to Deezer offline without keeping your Deezer membership active. The best part is that ViWizard removes the DRM protection from Deezer so that you can move or transfer these playable Deezer music files to any folder, drive, or any device you want.
Download Deezer playlists, songs, podcasts, and your collections as MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc. with original audio quality and full metadata information.
Step 1 Choose Deezer Output Format and Location
Launch ViWizard on your computer and click the menu icon in the top-right corner. Select Preferences and navigate to the Conversion tab. Here, pick the audio format you want, such as MP3, FLAC, or WAV. Adjust settings like bitrate, sample rate, and audio channels to match your personal listening preferences. Don't forget to select an output folder to store your converted Deezer music files.
Step 2 Open Deezer Inside ViWizard
Return to the main screen and click the Deezer icon. This will open Deezer's web player directly within ViWizard, and you can log in to your Deezer account to access your collections.
Step 3 Choose the Music to Download
Browse your Deezer collections or search for the songs, albums, playlists, or podcasts you want to download. When you find the content you want, click the plus icon to load the tracks onto the current page. Then select all tracks or the specific tracks and click Add to List to prepare them for download.
Step 4 Download and Convert Deezer Music
Press the Convert button to begin. ViWizard will download the selected tracks, and convert them to the audio format you chose. ViWizard will download the selected tracks and convert them to your chosen audio format. Once conversion is complete, the music files will be stored in the output folder you selected on your computer.
Conclusion
Even though Deezer stores your downloads in DRM-encrypted cache files, knowing where Deezer stores downloaded music can help you manage your storage more effectively, such as by changing the download location to free up space. To gain full control over your music, you can use ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader to save songs as playable files that can be played on any device. This way, you not only know where your Deezer downloads are stored, but you can also manage, organize, and enjoy these real music files, building your own permanent Deezer music collection.
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Dave Henry, a multimedia technologist at ViWizard, focuses on delivering the best solutions for digital media challenges, including audio and video conversion, media optimization, and troubleshooting.
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