How to Burn Your Favorite Spotify Playlist to a CD

Part 1. Can You Burn Music from Spotify to a CD?

When you think about burning music to a CD, you probably imagine taking files from your computer and putting them directly onto a blank disc. But Spotify doesn't let you burn tracks directly because of DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection.

ViWizard unlocks the ability to burn a CD from Spotify

DRM locks music from streaming services, so you can't just drag and drop songs into a CD burner. Even Premium subscribers find their downloaded music stored as cached files that won't burn to a CD. So, normally, even with Premium, you can't do it. That's why software like ViWizard is needed to remove DRM and convert songs into MP3 or WAV—formats that work with CD burning, even without a Premium subscription.

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Check the legality of burning music to a CD

Now that ViWizard makes it possible, what about legality? In most cases, backing up music to Audio CD-Rs, mini-discs, or tapes for personal use is allowed. As long as it's not for commercial use, you're generally okay since royalties are typically paid for these formats.

Part 2. How to Download Spotify Music for CD Burning

Before you can burn Spotify music to a CD, you need to download the songs in a format that works with CD burning software—like MP3 or WAV. If you try to use those regular downloaded files, you'll run into problems. These are stored as cached files that are hard to find, convert, or burn. And even if you manage to burn a CD from them, you might face compatibility issues with certain CD players.

The easiest way to avoid all that is by using a tool like ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. It works for both Free and Premium users and lets you convert any song, album, or playlist.

ViWizard removes Spotify's limits and keeps the sound quality the same. It also keeps the song info—like artist names and track titles—so your music stays neat and organized. There's no limit to how many songs you can convert. You can download full playlists, albums, or even your whole library.

Just keep in mind that a CD usually holds about 80 minutes of music, so it's a good idea to check the total time of your playlist or album on Spotify before you start.

Key Features of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

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• Download Spotify songs, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks extremely fast at up to 15x speed
• Convert Spotify into MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B losslessly
• Lets you play Spotify tracks offline on any device without restrictions
• Works seamlessly on Windows and macOS, supporting the built-in Spotify Web Player

Step 1Download and Install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

Start by downloading ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for your computer. Be sure to choose the correct version for your operating system (Windows or Mac). Once the download is complete, open the installer and follow the simple on-screen instructions to install the software. After installation, launch ViWizard to begin converting your Spotify tracks into editable formats that are perfect for burning to a CD.

Step 2Log In and Add Spotify Tracks for Conversion

When ViWizard opens, log in to your Spotify account to access your music library. You can browse through your playlists, albums, or select your favorite songs that you want to burn onto a CD. Once you've selected the tracks, click the "+" button located at the bottom-right corner of the interface. This action will load the chosen tracks into ViWizard, preparing them for conversion.

Step 3Choose Output Format and Settings

Now that you've selected your tracks, click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the app to open the Preferences menu. Under the "Conversion" section, choose a compatible format for CD burning, such as MP3 or WAV. For the best sound quality, set the bitrate to 320kbps. You can also customize other settings, such as sample rate and channels, to ensure your music is top-notch and ready for burning.

Step 4Convert and Download Spotify Music

Once your settings are configured, hit the "Convert" button to start the conversion process. ViWizard converts your Spotify tracks up to 15x faster than standard converters, so you won't have to wait long. As the conversion progresses, you can monitor each track's status. Once the process is complete, head to the output folder where your newly converted files are saved in the format you selected.

Part 3. Best Ways to Burn Spotify Music to a CD

Regarding the previously mentioned need to convert Spotify songs (see Part 2) before CD burning, it's worth noting that you can now use programs like iTunes, Windows Media Player, or other disc burners to create playable CDs. Just remember, CD burning speed and disc type (e.g., CD-R vs. CD-RW) may affect compatibility—especially with older CD players.

There are several popular CD-burning software options available for both Windows and macOS users.

Method 1: Using iTunes [Windows/macOS]

1. Open iTunes on your computer.
2. Create a new playlist by selecting "File" > "New" > "Playlist" and give it a name.
3. Drag the songs you've converted from your Spotify playlist to this new playlist in iTunes.
4. Insert a blank CD into your computer's CD/DVD drive.
5. Select the newly created playlist.
6. Click on "File" in the top-left corner and choose "Burn Playlist to Disc."
7. Configure your CD burning settings (e.g., preferred disc format, burn speed).
8. Click "Burn" to start the CD burning process.

Method 2: Using Windows Media Player [Windows]

1. Open Windows Media Player on your PC.
2. Click the "Burn" tab located in the top-right corner.
3. Drag and drop the ViWizard-converted Spotify tracks into the Burn List on the right-hand side.
4. Insert a blank CD into your computer's CD/DVD drive.
5. Configure your CD burning settings as desired (e.g., burn speed, track order).
6. Click the "Start Burn" button to begin the CD burning process.

Method 3: Using VLC Media Player [Windows/macOS/Linux]

1. Open VLC Media Player.
2. Click on "Media" in the top-left corner and select "Convert/Save."
3. Click the "Add" button and select the ViWizard-converted Spotify tracks you want to burn.
4. Click "Convert/Save."
5. In the "Profile" dropdown menu, choose "Audio CD."
6. Click "Start" to begin the CD burning process.

Method 4: Using BurnAware [Windows]

1. Open BurnAware.
2. Select "Audio CD" from the main interface under the "Create" section.
3. Drag and drop your ViWizard-converted Spotify tracks into the BurnAware window.
4. Arrange the tracks in the desired order.
5. Insert a blank CD into your computer's CD/DVD drive.
6. Select your preferred burn speed and other settings.
7. Click "Burn" to start the CD burning process.

Part 4. How to Play Your Burned Spotify CD

This also relates to another practical issue—burned CDs not playing correctly on some devices. Users have reported problems with CDs not being recognized in certain cars or home stereos, even when burned properly. In most cases, this is due to disc formatting or the type of CD used. For example, audio CDs burned as MP3 data discs may not work in traditional players.

As a rule of thumb, always check your playback device's supported formats, and test the CD shortly after burning to confirm it works as expected.

Follow these steps to get the best experience.

Option 1: Playing the Burned CD in Your Car

1. Make sure your car has a working CD player and it's clean. Some newer cars only play MP3 CDs, so double-check that.
2. Insert the CD while the car is parked to make sure it loads smoothly and plays without skipping.
3. If it doesn't start automatically, select "CD" as the source.
4. Use your car's controls to play, skip, or change the volume.
5. If the CD skips or doesn't work, it might be scratched, dirty, or not supported by your car's system.

Tip: If your car doesn't have a CD player, try using a USB CD drive with an AUX or Bluetooth adapter.

Option 2: Playing the Burned CD on a DVD Player

1. Make sure your device can play regular audio CDs. Some only support MP3 CDs.
2. Place the CD in the tray with the label facing up.
3. Switch the input to "CD" if needed.
4. Adjust the volume and sound settings as you like.

Tip: If your speakers don't have a CD player, you can rip the CD to your computer and stream the songs to smart speakers using Bluetooth, AirPlay, or Chromecast.

Option 3: Playing the Burned CD on a CD Player

1. Make sure the CD player is charged or plugged in.
2. Put the CD in with the label side up.
3. Most players will start automatically. Use the buttons to play, skip, or pause.

Conclusion

Can you burn songs from Spotify to a CD? Sure! You are able to make a CD from Spotify by using ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. After completing the conversion, you can burn Spotify songs to CD through iTunes, Windows Media Player, and VLC media player. Have a try, and you'll find it out.