Can You Download Spotify Music to SD Card? Yes!

Part 1. Can I Download Spotify Music to an SD Card?

If you're wondering whether you can store your Spotify downloads on an SD card, the answer depends on your device and subscription.

For Premium users on Android, yes, you can set Spotify to save your downloads directly to an SD card. This is a great way to free up internal storage, particularly if you have a large offline library. However, iPhones and desktop apps don't support this feature. iOS doesn't allow SD card access, and desktop apps don't offer an option to save downloads to an SD card.

Also, Free users can't download music for offline listening at all. Offline access is exclusive to Premium subscribers.

Here's a quick overview:

If you're not on Premium but still want to save Spotify music to your SD card, there's another option. You can use the ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to convert Spotify music to MP3 or other formats. This tool allows you to easily save your tracks to an SD card or any device for offline listening, without needing a Premium subscription or dealing with troublesome caching files. You can try ViWizard now:

Part 2. How to Download Spotify Music to SD Card (Without Premium)

If you're not a Premium user—or just want more freedom over your music files—ViWizard Spotify Music Converter offers a reliable way to download and move Spotify tracks directly to an SD card.

Unlike the built-in app option, which restricts downloads to Premium users and saves them in hidden, encrypted formats, ViWizard lets you convert songs into standard formats like MP3, FLAC, WAV, and more. That means your music can be stored permanently, transferred freely, and played on virtually any SD card-compatible device.

Why ViWizard for Offline SD Card Storage?

ViWizard works with both Free and Premium Spotify accounts. Just sign in through its built-in Spotify Web Player, select your favorite songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, or even audiobooks (Premium required), and start converting. Everything is saved locally—and once the files are yours, there are no playback restrictions.

To make things easier, ViWizard preserves full metadata—track title, artist, album, genre—so your collection stays clean and recognizable. It also lets you automatically organize downloads by artist or album, keeping everything tidy no matter where you store it. Plus, it supports bulk downloads, making it easy to convert entire playlists or albums in one go—ideal for building out a full offline library.

Once the download is complete, just transfer the music files to your SD card—or set your SD card as the default destination and let ViWizard handle the rest.

Ready to give it a try? Let's get started!

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Step 1Install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

Start by downloading ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to your computer. After installing, launch the program and sign in to your Spotify account—free or Premium accounts both work. The Spotify Web Player is built into the app, so you can access and browse your music right from inside ViWizard.

Step 2Add Spotify Music for Conversion

Find the songs, albums, or playlists you want to move to your SD card. Simply drag and drop them from the Spotify Web Player into the ViWizard window. Alternatively, you can copy and paste the URL of a Spotify track or playlist into ViWizard's search bar. Your selected content will load into the conversion queue automatically.

Step 3Choose Output Format and Customize Settings

Next, customize how your music will be saved. Click the menu icon (☰) and go to Preferences > Convert. For SD card compatibility, MP3 is usually the best choice—it works across most devices. You can also adjust bitrate, sample rate, and organize output by artist or album if needed. Once you've picked your settings, click OK.

Step 4Convert and Save the Music Files

Click the Convert button to start downloading your selected tracks. ViWizard will save them to your computer in the format you specified. When finished, click the folder icon to open the location where the converted files were stored.

Step 5Move Downloaded Spotify Music to SD Card

1. Insert the SD card into your computer's card slot or use an SD card reader.
2. Find the Spotify music files on your computer. They might be in the "Downloads" folder or a location you specified during conversion.
3. Highlight the Spotify music files you want to transfer, right-click, and select "Copy."
4. Open your SD card's folder, right-click inside it, and choose "Paste" to copy the music files onto the SD card.
5. Allow some time for the files to copy to the SD card.
6. Safely eject the SD card from your computer using the appropriate method for your operating system (e.g., right-click and "Eject" on Windows).
7. Carefully remove the SD card from your computer or card reader.

Your Spotify music files are now on the SD card and ready to be used on your mobile device.

Part 3. How to Move Spotify Downloads to SD Card

Once your Spotify songs are downloaded using ViWizard, you can transfer them to an SD card easily:

1. Insert the SD card into your computer's card slot or connect it using an SD card reader.
2. Open the folder where your converted Spotify music was saved—by default, this might be your Downloads folder unless you chose another location.
3. Select the songs or folders you want to move. Right-click and choose Copy.
4. Open the SD card folder. Right-click inside and choose Paste.
5. Wait for the file transfer to finish.
6. When done, right-click the SD card drive and select Eject to safely remove it.
7. Take out the SD card from your computer or reader.

That's it! Your Spotify music files are now stored on the SD card and ready to use.

If you're wondering where you can use your music files, here are some devices that support SD card playback:

Just insert the SD card into your device, browse to the music folder, and hit play. Your songs are now portable, offline, and app-free.

Part 4. How to Set Spotify to Download Music to SD Card (Premium)

If you're looking to save space on your Android device or want to store your Spotify downloads on an SD card, Spotify lets Premium users change the download location. Before you get started, here's what you need to check:

Prerequisites

Step 1Change Storage Location to SD Card

1. Open the Spotify app on your Android device.
2. Tap the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner to open Settings.
3. Scroll down and tap on Storage.
4. Under Storage, tap on Device storage to see available options.
5. Select your SD card from the list. Make sure it has enough space for your downloads.
6. When prompted, confirm by tapping OK to move your existing downloads to the SD card.

Step 2Download Spotify Music to Your SD Card

1. Ensure Spotify is up to date and open the app.
2. Browse to the playlist or album you want to download.
3. Toggle the Download switch to start saving it for offline listening.
4. Once the download completes, go to Your Library > Downloaded to access your offline music—even without an internet connection.

Note: If you don't see the SD card option under Storage, your device may not support expandable storage, or your SD card may not be properly formatted or mounted.

Step 3Locate Spotify Downloads on SD Card

1. Open the File Manager app on your Android device. (If your device doesn't have one, you can install a free file manager like Files by Google.)
2. Navigate to your SD card storage and look for a folder named Android.
3. Open the following path:
   SD Card > Android > data > com.spotify.music > files > spotifycache > storage.
4. Inside this folder, you'll find a series of cached audio files. These are your downloaded songs—though they appear with random file names and cannot be opened outside the Spotify app.

What Can You Do with These Files?

While these files can't be copied or moved for playback elsewhere, they'll continue to work inside Spotify as long as:

• You're logged into the same Premium account.
• You go online at least once every 30 days to keep the downloads active.
• You don't delete the app or clear its data.

If you want to play Spotify downloads outside the app, check out Part 2 for using ViWizard to convert your tracks into standard formats like MP3 or FLAC.

Bonus: How to Fix Spotify Not Working with SD Card

While using an SD card with Spotify can be a great way to expand your storage and enjoy your music library, you may encounter some common issues along the way. These issues can range from the app not recognizing your SD card to errors during music downloads.

In this section, we'll address these challenges and provide step-by-step solutions to help you resolve them. Whether you've received a notification like, "We couldn't move your data. There might be something wrong with your SD card. Check permissions and try again," or you're experiencing other SD card-related issues, we've got you covered.

We'll start by explaining how to grant the necessary permissions for the Spotify app to access your external SD card. Then, we'll explore additional troubleshooting steps to ensure a smooth experience with Spotify and your SD card.

Issue 1: Spotify Couldn't Move Data to SD Card

1. On your Android device, return to the home screen and then go to "Settings."
2. Scroll down and select "Apps & Applications" or a similar option based on your device's settings.
3. Look for "Manage applications" or "Apps" and tap on it.
4. Find and select "Spotify" from the list of installed apps.
5. Within the Spotify app settings, locate and tap on "Storage."
6. Under the "Storage" settings, ensure that you have granted permission for the Spotify app to read and write data to an external SD card. If not, enable this option.
7. Go back to the "Storage" settings and tap on "Change."
8. Select your SD card as the preferred storage location.
9. Reopen the Spotify app and attempt to download music as usual.

Issue 2: SD Card Not Recognized by Spotify

1. Check if your SD card is properly inserted into your device. If not, power off your device, insert the SD card correctly, and restart it.
2. Ensure that your SD card is functioning correctly by testing it with another app or device if possible.
3. Verify that the SD card is formatted correctly and is compatible with your device.
4. Make sure your SD card is not locked or write-protected. Some SD cards have physical locks or switches that prevent writing data.

Other Suggestions:

If these troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issues, you can explore alternative methods for downloading Spotify music to your SD card, even if you're using the free version of Spotify. Continue reading to learn more in the upcoming sections.

Conclusion

If you're an Android user and a Spotify subscriber, the first method allows you to easily switch your storage location to an SD card within the Spotify app. The second method is more versatile and can be employed by anyone, including those who use the free version of Spotify. You'll need ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to download and transfer Spotify music as music files to your SD card. It's a great choice for those who want their Spotify music as standard audio files and need offline access without a premium subscription.