How to Download Spotify Songs, Albums, and Playlists for Offline Listening

Part 1. Can You Download Music from Spotify?

Yes, but only Premium subscribers can download music for offline listening. Premium users can download albums and playlists, while Free users can download podcasts, subject to content restrictions. Spotify does not offer direct individual-song downloads on mobile and tablet apps. To save a specific song, add it to a playlist and download the playlist.

However, Spotify downloads are only accessible within the app and remain tied to the Premium subscription. Users lose access to downloaded music if their Premium subscription is no longer active. Downloads are not available as transferable audio files. They are also subject to track and device limits: up to 10,000 tracks per device across up to five devices. Users must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days to keep downloads active.

Part 2. How to Download Songs from Spotify

Premium subscribers can download albums and playlists directly. To download a specific song, add it to an existing playlist or create a new one, then download that playlist. Liked Songs can be downloaded in the same way.

Once downloaded, songs can be played offline. Users can also enable Offline Mode to restrict playback to downloaded content.

Downloading over Wi-Fi can reduce mobile data usage. Spotify uses Wi-Fi by default, but users can enable mobile-data downloads in the app's settings. Spotify recommends keeping at least 1 GB of free device storage, although requirements vary with content and audio quality. Connect to Spotify at least once every 30 days to maintain access to downloads.

How to Add a Spotify Song to a Playlist (or Liked Songs) on iOS or Android

Open Spotify and find the song. Tap More (⋯) and select Add to playlist, then choose an existing playlist or create one. Alternatively, save the song to Liked Songs using the + (Add) button or the corresponding menu option. Open the collection and tap Download to save its tracks for offline listening.

01Open the Spotify app on your iPhone or Android device.

02Search for the song you want to download.

03Tap the + (Add) button or open the song's More (⋯) menu.

04Select Add to playlist and choose a playlist, or save the song to Liked Songs.

05Go to Your Library and open the playlist or Liked Songs collection containing the track.

06Tap Download to save the collection for offline listening.

07Wait for the download to finish before disconnecting from the internet.

How to Add a Spotify Song to a Playlist (or Liked Songs) on Windows or Mac

Find the song in Spotify, then click More (⋯) or right-click it. Choose Add to playlist and select an existing playlist or create one. You can also save the song to Liked Songs using the available save option. Then open the collection and click Download.

01Launch the Spotify desktop app.

02Use the Search bar to find the song.

03Click the + (Add) button or open the song's More (⋯) menu.

04Select Add to playlist and choose an existing playlist or create one. Alternatively, save the song to Liked Songs.

05Open Your Library from the left sidebar.

06Select the playlist or Liked Songs collection containing the track.

07Click Download and wait for Spotify to finish saving the collection.

Part 3. How to Download Albums from Spotify

Spotify Premium users can download entire albums for offline listening. Connect to the internet before downloading and ensure your device has enough free storage.

How to Download a Spotify Album on iOS or Android

Find and open the album in Spotify, then tap Download. Once the tracks finish downloading, find the album in Your Library or use the Downloaded filter.

01Open Spotify on your mobile device.

02Search for the album you want to save.

03Tap the album title to view its track list.

04Tap Download on the album page.

05Keep Spotify running while the tracks download.

06Return to Your Library to access the downloaded album.

How to Download a Spotify Album on Windows or Mac

Find and open the album in Spotify, then click Download. After the download finishes, access the album through Your Library. In Offline Mode, undownloaded tracks appear grayed out and cannot be played.

01Launch the Spotify desktop app.

02Enter the album name in the Search bar.

03Select the album from the search results.

04Click Download on the album page.

05Wait for Spotify to finish downloading the tracks.

06Go to Your Library to find the album for offline playback.

Part 4. How to Download Playlists from Spotify

Spotify Premium users can download playlists for offline listening. To download individual songs, add them to a playlist first.

How to Download a Spotify Playlist on iOS or Android

Find the playlist in Your Library or through Search, open it, and tap Download. Once the tracks are saved, access the playlist through Your Library or the Downloaded filter.

01Open Spotify and go to Your Library, or search for the playlist by name.

02Tap the playlist you want to save.

03Tap Download on the playlist page.

04Keep your device connected to the internet while the tracks download.

05Check the download indicators to confirm the tracks are saved.

06Open Your Library to access the downloaded playlist.

07To play downloaded tracks only, tap your profile picture, go to Settings and privacy, select Data-saving and offline, and turn on Offline mode.

How to Download a Spotify Playlist on Windows or Mac

Find and open the playlist through Your Library or Search, then click Download. After the tracks finish downloading, access the playlist through Your Library. Undownloaded tracks appear grayed out and cannot be played in Offline Mode.

01Launch Spotify on your computer.

02Find the playlist through Your Library or Search.

03Click the playlist to open it.

04Click Download to save the tracks.

05Wait for the download to finish before going offline.

06Return to Your Library to open the downloaded playlist.

07To enable Offline Mode, open the Spotify menu in the macOS menu bar and select Offline Mode on Mac. On Windows, click the three-dot menu, choose File, and select Offline Mode.

Part 5. How to Save Spotify Music as Local Audio Files

A Spotify music converter offers an alternative to Spotify's encrypted downloads by saving music as local audio files. Tools such as ViWizard Spotify Music Converter allow users to convert Spotify songs, playlists, and albums into formats like MP3, WAV, and FLAC for playback on compatible devices and media players.

To get started, open ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on a Windows or Mac computer and connect your Spotify library using an active Spotify Free or Premium account. Use the built-in Spotify Web Player to browse and select songs, playlists, albums, or artists. ViWizard also supports podcasts and audiobooks available in your Spotify account. Choose the output format and settings, then start the conversion to save the files to a local folder.

This method suits users who want to organize a local music library or play audio through media players without Spotify support. Unlike Spotify's official downloads, converted files can be accessed outside the app. Before using this approach, review the software's terms of use and applicable copyright requirements, and use converted content responsibly.

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Step 1: Install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter and Connect Spotify Account

Download and install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. Open the program and access the built-in Spotify web player. Sign in with your Spotify account to browse, search, and preview songs, albums, or playlists directly inside ViWizard. Both Spotify Free and Premium accounts can be used to load music for conversion.

Step 2: Add Spotify Songs, Albums, or Playlists to the Conversion List

Search for the Spotify music you want to save locally using the built-in Spotify interface. Open a track, album, or playlist, then click the + button to add the selected content to the conversion list. You can choose individual songs, complete albums, or entire playlists depending on your needs. Before converting a large collection, you can start with a few tracks to check the output quality and settings.

Step 3: Select MP3 as the Output Format and Customize Audio Settings

Click the Settings icon or go to Preferences > Conversion. Select MP3 from the output format options for wider compatibility with computers, phones, MP3 players, and other devices. You can also adjust the audio quality, bitrate, and output folder location. To keep your local music library organized, choose a file naming method and sorting structure based on artist, album, or playlist.

Step 4: Convert Spotify Music and Save MP3 Files Locally

Click the Convert button to start converting Spotify songs into MP3 files. ViWizard will process the selected tracks and save the converted audio files to your chosen output folder. Once the conversion is complete, click the Converted tab or open the output folder to find your saved MP3 files. You can then transfer the local music files to other devices and listen offline without opening the Spotify app.

Part 6. How to Manage Spotify Downloads and Listen Offline

Spotify Premium users can manage downloaded songs, albums, and playlists, remove saved music to free up storage, and adjust settings for offline listening.

How to Download Spotify Music Over Wi-Fi or Cellular Data

Downloading over Wi-Fi helps conserve mobile data, especially for large playlists and albums. To use cellular data instead, enable Downloads over cellular in Spotify's settings.

On iOS or Android

01Open Spotify and tap your profile picture.

02Go to Settings and privacy > Data-saving and offline.

03Under Downloads and streaming, turn on Downloads over cellular.

04Open an album or playlist and tap Download.

How to Change Spotify Download Quality

Lower download quality saves storage, while higher quality provides better audio detail but requires more space. Options vary by plan, device, and app version. Low, Normal, High, and Very High use approximately 24, 96, 160, and 320 kbit/s, respectively. Premium users may also have Lossless audio up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC for eligible content on supported devices. After changing quality, check whether existing downloads need updating.

On iOS or Android

01Open Spotify and tap your profile picture.

02Go to Settings and privacy.

03Select Audio Quality on iOS or Media Quality on Android.

04Find the download-quality setting and choose an available option.

05If prompted, update existing downloads to apply the new quality.

On Windows or Mac

01Open Spotify and click your profile picture.

02Select Settings.

03Find Audio Quality or Media Quality.

04Choose your preferred download quality.

05If available, select Update to Lossless to update existing downloads.

How to Listen to Downloaded Spotify Music in Offline Mode

Before traveling or entering an area with poor reception, make sure your albums and playlists have finished downloading. Offline mode restricts playback to downloaded content. Connect to the internet at least once every 30 days to keep downloads active. Premium users can download up to 10,000 tracks on each of up to five devices. Reinstalling Spotify may require you to download your music again.

On iOS or Android

01Open Spotify and tap your profile picture.

02Go to Settings and privacy > Data-saving and offline.

03Turn on Offline mode.

04Open Your Library and play a downloaded album or playlist.

On Mac

01Open Spotify.

02Click Spotify in the macOS menu bar.

03Select Offline Mode.

04Play your downloaded music.

On Windows

01Open Spotify.

02Click the three-dot menu at the top.

03Select File > Offline Mode.

04Play a downloaded album or playlist.

How to Remove Downloaded Music from Spotify

Remove downloads you no longer need offline to free up storage without deleting the music from your library. This differs from removing songs from Liked Songs or deleting a playlist, which changes your library content.

On iOS or Android

01Open Spotify and go to Your Library.

02Select Downloaded.

03Open the album or playlist you want to remove.

04Tap the green download indicator and select Remove, if prompted.

05To clear all downloads, go to Settings and privacy > Data-saving and offline > Storage and select Remove all downloads.

On Windows or Mac

01Open Spotify and go to Your Library.

02Find the downloaded album or playlist.

03Open it and look for the download control or menu option.

04Choose the available removal option, if supported by your app version.

Part 7. Spotify Downloads vs. Third-Party Music Downloaders

Spotify Premium downloads provide a convenient, official way to listen offline. Users can download albums and playlists directly in Spotify, but the downloaded content remains within the app rather than becoming regular audio files.

Third-party music converters offer a different approach by converting Spotify content into formats such as MP3. Depending on the tool, they may support individual tracks, batch processing and even lossless audio conversion.

The best option depends on your needs: Spotify Premium is suitable for offline listening within the app, while tools such as ViWizard Spotify Music Converter are designed for users who want local audio files and more flexible music management.

Part 8. Conclusion

Spotify Premium offline downloads are the simplest choice for users who want official offline playback without leaving the Spotify ecosystem. However, they do not provide MP3 files or allow playback outside the Spotify app.

If you need more control over your Spotify music, ViWizard Spotify Music Converter offers a more flexible approach by converting Spotify songs, playlists, and albums into common audio formats for offline playback across more devices. Try ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to save your favorite Spotify music, process larger collections in batches, and create a more flexible offline music library.