How to Download Tracks from SoundCloud without Limits

Part 1. Can I Download Tracks from SoundCloud?

Whether or not you can download tracks from SoundCloud depends on two main factors: the uploader's settings and your account type. Below, we'll answer the question from both perspectives: who can download and what SoundCloud content can be downloaded.

1. Who Can Download from SoundCloud?

SoundCloud free users cannot save SoundCloud music for offline playback. The only way they can download music from SoundCloud is by clicking on the download button enabled by the artist. This download option depends entirely on whether the artist wants listeners to get a copy of the music file.

However, things will be different for SoundCloud Go and Go+ users. Offline mode is a perk of membership. These users can save tracks offline in the SoundCloud mobile app, but can only play them in the app. Users cannot transfer these files elsewhere or play them in other media players.

2. What Kind of Tracks Are Downloadable?

It should be noted that the term "downloadable" refers to "downloadable audio files", not offline downloads for members only.

Simply put, on SoundCloud, only songs that are allowed to be downloaded by the artist will have a download button. If the artist disable downloading to protect their work, you will not see the download button, which indicates that the song is a undownloadable track. These tracks can only be accessed if you use a third-party tool.

3. When SoundCloud Says No: Meet ViWizard

What if you don't have a SoundCloud subscription and your favorite track isn't giving you the download option? Don't worry, ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder is a solution!

Ever heard of ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder for SoundCloud that make magic happen with just a few clicks? It is a powerful software designed for ALL SoundCloud users to download any track from SoundCloud. Wondering how it works? Skip to Part 3 for more details.

Part 2. How to Download Tracks from SoundCloud with Limits

This section will explain how to download tracks from SoundCloud using free and Go/Go+accounts. But these official methods have limitations, and we will analyze the specific limitations you will face at the end of this section.

Download Tracks from SoundCloud with a Free Account:

Free SoundCloud users can only download tracks where the artist has turned on the download button. Unless, of course, they can only play those tracks online. To do this, you can only use the SoundCloud web player, not the app.

Step 1. Ensure you are logged into your SoundCloud account. Navigate to the SoundCloud website using your preferred web browser.

Step 2. Identify a track that the artist has made available for download. Click on the "More" button and look for the "Download file" button on the track's page.

Step 3. Click on the "Download file" button. SoundCloud will prompt you to confirm the download. Once confirmed, the track will be downloaded to your device in the specified format, usually MP3.

Step 4. Locate the downloaded tracks on your computer or device. Depending on your browser settings, the files might be saved in a default download folder like the "Downloads" folder.

Download Tracks from SoundCloud with a Go/Go+ Account:

If you're a SoundCloud Go or Go+ user, you can download tracks, playlists, your likes, and your entire library for offline listening. But this only applies to the SoundCloud mobile app. These downloads are not actual audio files, but cached files stored in the SoundCloud app. Once your membership ends, downloaded tracks will not be available. Check out the following steps for a quick tutorial:

Step 1. Open the SoundCloud app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 2. Sign in with your SoundCloud Go or Go+ account credentials.

Step 3. Locate the track you want to make available offline, or navigate to your likes, playlists, or your entire library.

Step 4. Click the download icon.

Step 5. Once the download is complete, you can play the tracks in the SoundCloud app for the duration of your subscription without an Internet connection.

Soundcloud's Download Limits:

Whether you're a free or paid user, SoundCloud has limits when it comes to downloading tracks, as follows:

1. Free users cannot download tracks without an artist-enabled download button.
2. Paid users cannot get audio files of tracks via offline download.
3. Paid users will not be able to listen to downloaded tracks again after their membership expires.
4. SoundCloud offline listening limits audio quality to a maximum of 256kbps AAC.

As you can see, paying doesn't exactly "download" tracks on SoundCloud, which is a more online streaming-focused platform, and in order to protect artists' work, most tracks on SoundCloud may not have a download button. We think that's understandable, but it's a killing pain when you're trying to listen to your favorite SoundCloud songs on a device that doesn't have access to the SoundCloud service.

Part 3. How to Download Tracks from SoundCloud without Limits

Now, you may ask how can I download any track from SoundCloud even without a paid subscription and artist-enabled download button. Here we are going to present the ultimate solution: using ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder.

ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder for SoundCloud is a dedicated software that helps you download unlimited tracks, playlist, albums, podcasts, remixes, your entire library, and more from SoundCloud. Rather than saving the music only for offline playback, ViWizard gives the original audio file in various formats, such as MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B.

ViWizard is more than downloading music from SoundCloud, it also allows you to customize the output audio quality to the highest, up to 320kbps MP3. Once you've set up everything, ViWizard will download and converts with fast speed, up to 65x faster speeds. So, it won't take up too much of time even downloading your entire likes list. Wanna give it a try? Click the Free Trial button to download your favorite SoundCloud tracks today!

Key Features of ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder

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• Download songs, playlists, albums, remixes, podcasts, and more from SoundCloud
• Export SoundCloud music to MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, FLAC, and AIFF formats
• Convert SoundCloud tracks in bulk at up to 65x faster speed
• Preserve original SoundCloud audio quality, up to 320 kbps MP3

How to Download Tracks from SoundCloud with ViWizard

Step 1Adjust Output Parameters

Download and install ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder on your Windows or Mac computer. Launch it and click the menu icon > Preferences > Conversion. Here, you can choose your preferred output format, and adjust the bitrate, sample rate, and audio channel. When done, click OK to apply.

Step 2Choose SoundCloud as the Download Source

ViWizard supports SoundCloud and many more music services like Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, etc. To download tracks specifically from SoundCloud, click the SoundCloud icon and ViWizard will open the built-in web player.

Step 3Add Your Favorite Tracks to ViWizard

Within the embedded SoundCloud player, log in to your SoundCloud account to access your entire library, or utilize the search bar to find the tracks you'd like to download. Next, click the "+" button to let ViWizard detect the songs on the current page. In the pop-up window, you can remove or add more songs to the list, when confirmed, click Add to List.

Step 4Start Download

Click Convert and ViWizard will start to convert the added tracks to the format you previously set up. When done, navigate to the History tab and click the folder icon next to the track title, you will see the converted audio files saved in the local folder on your computer.  

More Tips for Managing Your SoundCloud Downloads:

Want to take your SoundCloud downloads even further? Check out these helpful guides:

See alos: How to Download Music from SoundCloud to USB

See alos: Download SoundCloud Playlists to MP3 [Step-by-Step Guide]

See alos: How to Download SoundCloud Entire Like List on PC & Mobile

Part 4. FAQs about Downloading SoundCloud Tracks

Conclusion

Whether you prefer the simplicity and legality of official SoundCloud downloads or seek the flexibility of capturing any tracks using ViWizard, the choice is yours. Both options cater to different preferences, ensuring you can save your perfect music to your device without missing a beat.