How to Download Music from SoundCloud to USB

Part 1. Can You Download SoundCloud Songs to USB Directly?

The short answer is: not really — at least, not in most cases. While SoundCloud does offer a download button on certain tracks, it's only available when the artist enables it. Even then, there are some major limitations.

Limitations of SoundCloud's Official Download Option:

• Limited Access: Most tracks do not have a download button enabled.
• Not MP3-Friendly: Downloads may not always be in MP3 format, making them incompatible with some USB-connected devices.
• No Playlist Support: SoundCloud doesn't allow users to download entire playlists at once.
• Login Required: You need to be logged in to download, and in some cases, you need a premium subscription.
• No USB Export Option: Even when a download is possible, there's no direct function to send it to a USB drive.

Because of these restrictions, many users search for better ways to download music from SoundCloud to USB with more flexibility and higher audio quality.

Part 2. The Best Tool to Download SoundCloud to USB

While SoundCloud offers streaming access to countless tracks, it doesn't allow direct downloads to USB drives—especially for offline playback outside the SoundCloud app. Even with a subscription, downloads are limited, encrypted, and tied to your account. If you cancel your plan or switch devices, access to your saved music can be lost. For users who want to truly own their music and store it on a USB for portable playback, this setup can be limiting.

ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder offers a reliable solution. This powerful all-in-one tool can capture and save music directly from SoundCloud and other major platforms like Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. It records songs in real time and exports them to popular formats such as MP3, WAV, or FLAC—all with original quality retained, including ID3 tags like song titles, artists, and album art. Once saved, you can easily transfer these DRM-free tracks to a USB drive and enjoy them on any compatible device—car stereos, smart TVs, or portable players. With ViWizard, you can download SoundCloud music to USB without restrictions and enjoy your collection anytime, anywhere.

Key Features of ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader

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• Built in SoundCloud web player included
• Download unlimited songs, albums, playlists, and artists from SoundCloud
• Export SoundCloud music to FLAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B
• Save the original audio quality of music uploaded by artists on SoundCloud

Step 1Adjust Output Parameters

After downloading and installing ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader, launch the software. Before choosing the SoundCloud music service as the download source, customize the output setting. Click the hamburger icon in the upper-right corner, choose Preferences, and go to the Conversion tab. Here, choose the output format and fine-tune the sample rate, bitrate, codec, and channel if you want to. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 2Select SoundCloud

Go back to the main interface. Of all the music streaming services provided, choose SoundCloud as the download source.

Step 3Select Music

Within the SoundCloud built-in web player, search or browse the tracks, playlists, albums, and remixes you want to download. Or, copy and paste the direct link into the search bar. Once you find the music, click the "+" icon in the bottom right corner to make ViWizard grab the music audio on this page. Click Add to List to add the selected tracks to the download list.

Step 4Start Conversion

Click the Convert button to start downloading the SoundCloud tracks to local files. After the process is complete, click the History tab where you can check all the downloaded tracks. You can play the tracks within the ViWizard player, or, click the folder icon next to the title to check them in the local output folder on your computer.

Part 3. How to Transfer SoundCloud Music Downloads to USB Drive

Once the SoundCloud music or playlists have been successfully captured and downloaded via ViWizard Audio Capture, they are saved in a universal audio format (like MP3), making them compatible with nearly all devices. This allows for a smooth and straightforward transfer to a USB drive, enabling offline playback wherever you go.
Follow the steps below depending on your computer system:

For Windows Users:

Step 1. Insert your USB drive into an available USB port on your PC.

Step 2. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E or clicking the folder icon on your taskbar.

Step 3. Navigate to the output folder where ViWizard Audio Capture saved your SoundCloud recordings. You can locate or change this folder in ViWizard's settings before recording.

Step 4. Select the downloaded SoundCloud files and drag them directly into your USB drive folder listed in File Explorer.

For Mac Users:

Step 1. Plug your USB flash drive into an available USB port on your Mac.

Step 2. Launch Finder by clicking its icon in the Dock or using the Command + N shortcut.

Step 3. Locate the folder where ViWizard stored the downloaded SoundCloud songs.

Step 4. Drag and drop the music files into your USB device listed in the Finder sidebar.

Once transferred, your SoundCloud tracks are now portable. Whether you're planning to enjoy them in your car, on a home stereo, or through a smart TV, simply plug in your USB and press play.

Conclusion

If you're wondering how to download SoundCloud songs to USB, the official options just won't cut it for most users — they're limited, format-restricted, and often unavailable. Whether you're trying to save a track, an album, or an entire SoundCloud playlist to USB, ViWizard Audio Capture provides the most efficient, high-quality, and user-friendly method.

With just a few clicks, you can capture any SoundCloud music in MP3 format and copy it to a USB flash drive for offline enjoyment, whether it's on a car stereo, a home speaker system, or an MP3 player.