How to Download Audiobooks from Spotify Offline

Part 1. Can You Download Audiobooks on Spotify?

Premium users can download audiobooks for offline listening

If you've got a Premium subscription—or manage one—you're already set up to download audiobooks right in the app. The process is as simple as it sounds: just tap once to download the full book, chapters and all, just like you would with music or podcasts. Some titles are included with your plan and marked as "Included in Premium." You can also head straight to the Web Player, where both Free and Premium users can browse paid titles and unlock offline access by purchasing. Once downloaded, just flip on Offline Mode, and you're good to go—no Wi-Fi required.

Downloads still count toward the 15-hour monthly limit

Here's the catch: even though Premium users can download audiobooks, Spotify limits how much you can actually listen. Each Premium account gets 15 hours of audiobook listening per month—and yes, that limit still applies even if you're offline or in airplane mode. Once you hit your 15 hours, playback stops until the next month—unless you buy more time. Spotify offers 10-hour add-on packs, but keep in mind they're usually pricier than audiobook credits from services like Audible.

You can also buy and download audiobooks via the Web Player

Not every audiobook is free with Premium. Some—like the Harry Potter series narrated by Jim Dale—have to be purchased. If a title is included, it'll show a label like "Included in Premium" along with a download button. Otherwise, you can visit the Spotify Web Player to buy it. Once purchased, the "Play" and "Download" options will appear in your library.

Want to keep them forever? ViWizard is your best option

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Part 2. How to Find and Download Audiobooks on Spotify

If you're a Premium user, finding and downloading audiobooks on Spotify is easy—and everything happens right inside the app. Start by opening the app and tapping the Search tab. Type "audiobooks," or search for a specific title. You'll also see an Audiobooks section where you can browse "new and trending releases," "from book to screen," "most popular audioboks" and more by genre.

When you find a book you like, check if it's marked Included in Premium. If it is, just tap the Download button, and the entire audiobook (all chapters) will be saved to your device. After that, switch on Offline Mode to listen without using Wi-Fi or data.

For Desktop:

1. On Windows or Mac, open the Spotify desktop app and log in with your Premium account.
2. Go to "Search" and enter the name of the audiobook you want to download. You can also explore audiobooks by browsing through categories and genres.
3. Once you find the audiobook, click on it to open its details page. To save the audiobook, click on the "Add" button to save it directly to your library.
4. Navigate to where you added the audiobook or stay right on the details page. You can then click the "Download" button next to the audiobook.



5. Once it's done, enable the "Offline Mode." Only your downloads are available when you're offline:
   • On Windows, click the "More" button (three dots), then go to "File" > "Offline Mode."
   • On Mac, open the Apple menu, then go to "Spotify" > "Offline Mode."
6. When offline, go to "Your Library" to find and play your downloaded audiobooks.

For Mobile:

1. On your iOS or Android device, open the Spotify mobile app and log in with your Premium account.
2. If you haven't already, go to "Search" and browse through the categories and look for the "Audiobooks" option. Alternatively, enter the name of the audiobook and go into the accurate result.
3. You can save the audiobook before you download it for easier access. Tap the "More" button > "Add to playlist" or "Add to Your Library." Alternatively, tap the "Add" button to save it to your library.
4. To download it right away, all the chapters included will be saved to your library. Tap the "Download" button next to the audiobook.
5. Tap the gear icon (Settings) > "Playback" > "Offline" to enable Offline Mode.
6. Go to "Your Library" and select the downloaded audiobook to play it offline.

Part 3. How to Buy and Download Audiobooks on Spotify

In Part 2, we covered how Premium users can download select audiobooks for free. But sometimes, the book you want isn't included—and that's when you'll need to buy it. It's kind of like buying a book from Audible or Scribd. Even if you have Premium, buying a book is a separate cost. The good news is that once you buy it, it stays in your Spotify library—so everything's in one place.

Before you buy, you can preview key details like the author, narrator, total length, and user ratings. Most audiobooks also include a short sample to listen to before deciding. And if you'd rather skip anything explicit, look for the "E" label next to the title.

For Web Player and iOS:

1. Go to open.spotify.com in your web browser and log into your account.
2. Use the search bar to find the audiobook you want, or browse through categories and genres.



3. Click on the audiobook to see more details. Take a look at the author, narrator, ratings, and listen to a sample if there's one available.
4. Hit the "Buy" button next to the audiobook. This will take you to the checkout page.



5. Double-check that you're logged into the right account by clicking on your profile picture at the top.
6. Enter or confirm your payment details and click "Complete purchase" to finish up. The audiobook will then show up in your library.



7. Go to your library and find the audiobook you just bought. Tap "Download" to save it for when you're offline.



8. Make sure you've got offline mode turned on in your settings so you can listen to your downloads without needing the internet.

For Android:

1. Open up the Spotify app on your Android device and look for the audiobooks section.
2. When you find an audiobook you want to buy, tap on the shuffle lock icon. Then choose "Get email" to have the purchase info sent to your email.
3. Open the email and tap "BUY AUDIOBOOK." This will take you to the checkout page in your web browser.
4. Make sure you're signed into the right Spotify account by checking your profile picture at the top.
5. Enter or confirm your payment details and tap "Complete purchase." The audiobook will then appear in your library.
6. In the app, go to your library and find the audiobook you just bought. Tap "Download" to save it for when you're offline.

Part 4. How to Download Spotify Audiobooks to MP3

Love a good audiobook but hate being stuck in the Spotify app to hear it? You're not alone. If you want full control over your audiobook library, there's a smart way to make that happen—ViWizard Spotify Music Converter.

Think of it as your personal tool for turning music, podcasts, and even audiobooks into MP3s you can keep forever. And here's the best part: most of the time, it works whether you're a Premium user or just using the free version for music and podcast conversions. But when it comes to audiobooks, you'll still need an eligible Spotify account for access.

Here's how it works. Download ViWizard on your Windows or Mac, then select any audiobook you want using its built-in Web Player. From there, just choose your format—MP3 is the go-to—and hit Convert. ViWizard takes care of the rest, downloading your audiobook up to 15× faster than regular recorders and in great quality. It even keeps all the details like book titles, authors, narrators, and chapters, so your library stays nice and organized.

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Step 1Install ViWizard on your computer

Start by downloading ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for Windows or Mac. After installing, open the program and log in to your Spotify account. Don't worry if you have the free or Premium plan—both work fine. ViWizard has a built-in Spotify player, so you can browse and play audiobooks right inside the app without switching back and forth.

Step 2Find the audiobooks you want to download

Use ViWizard's search bar to look up your favorite audiobooks, or simply paste the Spotify link for the book or playlist you want to save. When you find it, click the + button to add it to your download list. You can add a whole audiobook series or just individual chapters—whatever you like.

Step 3Choose MP3 as your output format

Go to the menu, open Preferences, then select Convert. Pick MP3 as the output format since it's widely supported by all kinds of devices. You can also adjust the audio quality or choose to organize your files by title or author, helping keep your audiobook collection neat.

Step 4Start the conversion and download

Hit the Convert button to begin. ViWizard will quickly remove Spotify's DRM protection and save the audiobook files to your computer. When it's finished, click the folder icon to open the folder where your new MP3 files are stored—ready to play anytime, anywhere.

After that, it's up to you. Load your files onto your phone, move them to a USB stick, or drop them into a cloud drive. If you're the kind of listener who likes building a collection, playing audiobooks on any device, or just avoiding those monthly time limits, ViWizard is an easy win.

Conclusion

It's not difficult to find your preferred audiobooks in Spotify. And you can purchase them for unlocking in Spotify with a Free account. But here ViWizard Spotify Music Converter can help you download audiobooks on Spotify even though you don't purchase them. What's more, you can save Spotify audiobooks to several popular audio formats for playing anytime and anywhere.