Pandora Music, a subscription-based music streaming service, boasts a global subscriber base of approximately 6 million users. It offers an extensive catalog of 10 million songs in various genres and languages, allowing you to indulge in an array of songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts. Additionally, Pandora provides a freemium service with ads or limitations. However, if you're using the free version of Pandora, you won't be able to download songs for offline listening.
Even if you subscribe to the Pandora Plus Plan or Pandora Premium Plan, the downloaded songs are inaccessible once your subscription or free trial ends. So, is there a way to download Pandora music to MP3 for offline enjoyment or playback on an MP3 player? The answer is a resounding yes. In this guide, we'll show you how to download music from Pandora to MP3 on both computer and phone. We'll also provide steps for transferring Pandora music to an MP3 player using Windows Media Player or iTunes. Keep reading for more information.
Part 1. How to Download Pandora Music to MP3 on Windows/Mac
Pandora songs are protected and cannot be downloaded or permanently saved. All audio content on Pandora is locked with DRM, which restricts it to being played only within the Pandora app or on authorized devices. After converting Pandora music to MP3 format, you can play your favorite Pandora music on an MP3 player or any device you like.
Below, we'll introduce you to 3 easy ways to download Pandora MP3 music files onto your Windows and Mac computer. These tools include a dedicated Pandora music downloader, Pandora music recorder, and a web browser extension that can download any Pandora songs and podcasts without a subscription.
1.1 Using ViWizard Pandora Music Converter
There's a remarkable Pandora to MP3 converter called ViWizard Pandora Music Converter that can download Pandora music and convert it to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B formats while keeping the high audio quality (up to 192kbps MP3), all metadata information, and lyrics. Whether you are a Pandora Free, Pandora Plus, or Premium user, you can freely download songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts from Pandora without a subscription.
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How to Download Music from Pandora to MP3
Step 1 Adjust Your Output Settings
Launch ViWizard Pandora Music Converter on your computer. Click the "Menu" icon, select "Preferences," and choose the desired output format, such as MP3. For the best audio quality, you can also adjust the bitrate and sample rate. We recommend using a bitrate of 192 kbps for high-fidelity audio, which is the highest audio quality available on Pandora Music. Click "OK" to save the settings.
Step 2 Access Pandora's Web Player
On the main screen of the ViWizard software, click the Pandora icon. This will automatically open Pandora's built-in web player. Log in to your Pandora account. Browse through Pandora to find the albums, podcast episodes, or playlists you want to download.
Step 3 Select and Add Music
While browsing albums, podcasts, or playlists, you will see a "Plus (+)" icon in the bottom-right corner. Click it. The software will quickly detect and list all tracks on the current page. A new window will pop up, allowing you to easily select specific songs to download. After selecting the tracks, click "Add to List" to prepare for download.
Step 4 Download and Convert the Pandora Music
After adding songs to the list, simply click the "Convert" button. ViWizard will begin downloading the files at an extremely fast speed, with download speeds up to 100 times faster, while preserving the original audio quality and important metadata such as song titles, artists, and album covers.
Once the download is complete, you can find all completed files in the "History" tab. There, you can open the output folder to access the new Pandora-to-MP3 files and transfer them to any location of your choice. Jump to Part 2 for a detailed tutorial on how to transfer Pandora MP3 download files to MP3 players and mobile devices.
1.2 Using ViWizard Pandora MP3 Recorder
To get Pandora MP3 music files, another option is to record Pandora to MP3. This method takes a bit more time since it requires real-time recording, but it's the best choice if you want to download Pandora radio stations, convert them to MP3, and keep them forever. For higher audio quality and an easier recording experience, we recommend using ViWizard Pandora MP3 Recorder.
ViWizard Pandora MP3 Recorder (also known as ViWizard Audio Capture) is a professional Pandora music recorder for both Windows and Mac. It can capture any sound from your computer's sound card, including streaming music, online audio, live broadcasts, game sounds, and platforms like Pandora, Tidal, Bandcamp, YouTube Music, Beatport, and more.
Once recorded, you can trim and edit the audio before saving it in up to 16 common formats, such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, OGG, WAV, and more. Even better, ViWizard lets you record multiple tracks at the same time. This means you can play different Pandora stations and record them all at the same time.
A multifunctional audio recording tool that captures any sound playing on your computer, including music from Pandora Music, and saves the audios to MP3, FLAC, WAV, and other formats while maintaining the highest quality and embedding track details.
How to Record Pandora to MP3
Step 1Open ViWizard and Load Target Program
Upon completing the installation, initiate the ViWizard Pandora Music Converter on your computer system. Hit the "Select/Add an App" tab to display a list of programs already installed on your computer. If the specific application you use to access Pandora music is not present in the list, you have the option to add it by clicking the "Plus" button or simply dragging and dropping the application icon into the main interface.
Step 2Personalize the Output Parameters
Please click the "Format" icon at the lower-left corner, then you can select the output format as MP3 and change the bit rate, sample rate, and more for Pandora downloads according to your preference.
Step 3Record and Download Pandora Music to MP3
Once you have configured the settings, proceed to open the target application to access Pandora from its starting window. Subsequently, log into your account, and start playing the Pandora tracks and stations you want to capture. Hit the "Start" button and ViWizard will automatically identify and capture the Pandora music.
Step 4Edit and Save Pandora MP3 Downloads
After the recording process is complete, hit the "Stop" button. Navigate to the "Edit" button to make any desired modifications to the recordings. You have the liberty to split, trim, or perform other edits as needed. Once you are satisfied with the edits, click the "Save" button to retain the Pandora MP3 downloads on your computer. To access all your Pandora MP3 downloads, simply click the "Converted" button, which will direct you to the history folder where they are stored.
1.3 Using CocoCut Video Downloader Extension
If you're looking for a quick and simple solution without installing desktop software, an online Pandora to MP3 converter that works directly in a browser extension can be a great option. Among many options, one of the most effective tools for downloading Pandora music is an extension called CocoCut Video Downloader.
CocoCut Video Downloader works in both Google Chrome and Edge. It allows you to download videos and audio from many websites, and after testing, we confirmed that it also works with Pandora. Simply add the extension to your browser, open Pandora's web player, and play the song, album, or station you want to save. The extension will automatically detect the streaming audio and provide a download button.
CocoCut supports multiple audio formats, such as MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, WMA, etc. Although you cannot choose any audio format for download, in most cases, when downloading music from Pandora, you will have three download options and formats: MP3 and MP4.
How to Download Pandora to MP3 Online Using a Web Extension
Step 1Install the CocoCut Extension
- Open your browser's extension store (e.g., Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons Store).
- Search for "CocoCut Video Downloader."
- Click "Add to Chrome" or "Add to Edge" to install the extension.
Step 2Play Your Pandora Music
- Navigate to pandora.com and log in to your account.
- Start playing the song, station, album, playlist, or podcast you like to download.
Step 3Capture and Download the MP3
- Look for the CocoCut extension icon in your browser toolbar. It may display a notification or number indicating that media has been detected on the page.
- Click on the extension icon. A window will pop up listing the detected media files.
- Find the audio file, which should correspond to the audio content you are playing on Pandora.
- Before clicking the download button, please check the file name and format.
- Click the "Download" button next to the MP3 audio file. The extension will then save the Pandora music as an MP3 file to your computer.
- If you encounter download issues, click the "Force Download" button or switch to "Capture Mode."
Part 2. Transfer Downloaded Pandora Music to Other Devices
Once you've successfully converted and downloaded your favorite Pandora tracks to MP3, you might want to transfer them to an MP3 player for offline listening. We'll guide you through the process of moving your Pandora MP3 downloads to both an MP3 player and a mobile phone. Simply grab your devices and follow the steps outlined below.
2.1 Transfer Pandora MP3 Downloads to MP3 Player
To effectively move your Pandora MP3 downloads to an MP3 player, you generally have two choices: the drag-and-drop method for most MP3 players or using iTunes for iPods. Below is a streamlined guide for each method:
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For Most MP3 Players:
- Connect your MP3 player to your computer using a USB cable.
- Access the file explorer on your computer (File Explorer for Windows or Finder for Mac).
- Identify your MP3 player in the list of connected devices.
- Find the location of the Pandora MP3 downloads on your computer.
- Select the Pandora MP3 files, then cut and paste them into the music or media folder of your MP3 player.
- Safely disconnect your MP3 player from your computer.
- Before removing the USB cable, safely eject or disconnect your MP3 player from your computer.
- Activate your MP3 player by using the power button or following the device's specific instructions.
- Navigate to the music or media folder on your MP3 player's menu or interface.
- Locate the transferred Pandora MP3 downloads and select the one you wish to play. Relish your favorite Pandora MP3 music downloads offline on your MP3 player.
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For iPod:
- Open the iTunes app on your Windows or Mac computer.
- Next, import the downloaded Pandora MP3 files into iTunes. For Mac users, open Finder, go to Music and drag the folder containing the Pandora music onto the iTunes library. For Windows users, open File Explorer, locate the Pandora MP3 downloads and drag and drop them onto the iTunes Library.
- Alternatively, for both Mac and Windows users, you can go to File > Add File to Library/Add Folder to Library to add the Pandora MP3 downloads to your iTunes Library.
- Connect your iPod to the computer with a USB cable.
- Under the Devices section, find your iPod and transfer songs to the device by dragging them individually or in groups.
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2.2 Transfer Pandora MP3 Downloads to Phone
In case you want to enjoy the downloaded Pandora MP3 music on your phone, we prepared this section for you to transfer these tracks to your phone for enjoyment on the go. Now follow the step-by-step guide.
- Initiate the connection between your computer and phone using a USB cable.
- Navigate through your phone's settings to activate the file transfer mode, selecting the 'File Transfer/Transfer files' option if prompted.
- On your computer, open File Explorer and double-click on the icon representing your phone to gain access to its storage area.
- Within the File Explorer, locate the Pandora MP3 music files that you've previously downloaded.
- Select the files you desire to move and copy them.
- Return to the storage interface of your phone and paste the copied Pandora MP3 music files into the directory you prefer.
- After the transfer is complete, confirm the presence of the music files within your phone's storage.
Part 3. Download Pandora Music to MP3 on Android/iPhone
If your preference is to convert Pandora music to MP3 directly on your phone, you can utilize an online Pandora converter for this purpose. We recommend using PasteDownload's Pandora Video & Audio Downloader to achieve this. Let's proceed with the step-by-step guide.
- Launch the Pandora Music application on your phone.
- Browse through the app to find the specific song you wish to download.
- Obtain the URL of the song by copying it from the app.
- Access the official website of PasteDownload's Pandora Video & Audio Downloader.
- Paste the copied URL into the designated input field on the website. The PasteDownload service will automatically process the URL to identify the available audio files for download.
- Once the processing is complete, click the 'Download' button to save the Pandora music in MP3 format directly to your phone.
Desire listening to Pandora music on your iPhone offline? Here is a comprehensive guide to show you how to download Pandora music to your iPhone.
Conclusion
Pandora offers a wonderful music listening experience. However, both free users and subscribers encounter certain limitations when saving their favorite tracks for offline listening. Fortunately, with the ViWizard Pandora Music Converter or Pandora Music Recorder, you can effortlessly convert Pandora music to MP3 format, allowing you to enjoy these tracks offline whether you're a free user or a subscriber whose subscription is about to expire. Additionally, you can easily transfer these MP3 files downloaded from Pandora to an MP3 player, smartphone, or any other device of your choice for playback.
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