How to Auto-Download Podcasts and Playlists on Spotify

Part 1. Requirements for Manual and Auto-Downloads on Spotify

• Premium requirement: Premium is required to download music. Podcasts, however, can be downloaded by both Free and Premium users. This unlocks both manual and auto-downloads for podcasts without needing a subscription, and the setup is simple, so your favorite episodes are always offline-ready.
• Download limits: Each account can store up to 10,000 tracks on each of up to 5 different devices. Podcasts may not count toward this limit, so realistically, you can save thousands of episodes. Storage space and app performance might be your main limiting factors. If you set up auto-downloads for podcasts, it's a good idea to limit how many episodes are downloaded automatically.
• Online check-in: You need to go online at least once every 30 days to keep your downloads. If you want more persistent or even permanent access, tools like ViWizard can help.
• Internet connection: A strong internet connection is essential. Whether using Wi-Fi or cellular data, keep an eye on your usage to avoid unexpected charges or slow downloads.

Part 2. How to Enable/Disable Auto-Download for Podcasts on Spotify

This official auto-download works reliably and keeps your device synced with the latest episodes, so you can listen offline without manually saving each one.

Step 1: Find and Add Podcasts to Your Library

1. Open the Spotify app and tap Search > Podcasts.
2. Select the podcasts you want to follow and tap Follow under the title.
3. Access your library via Library. You can also filter the contents by Podcasts to see only the shows you've added.

Step 2: Set Up Auto-Downloads for a Podcast

1. Go to your favorite show's page.
2. Tap the Gear icon (Settings) on the show's profile.
3. Under the Downloads section, find Auto-download episodes.
4. Toggle it on to automatically download new episodes to your device. Future episodes will now download automatically without extra steps.
5. To check downloads, go to Your Library > Podcasts & Shows > Your Episodes, where you can see all new episodes added or downloaded to your library.

Step 3: Limit Auto-Downloads for a Podcast

1. Open the show's profile from Library > Podcasts & Shows.
2. Tap the Gear icon (Settings).
3. Under Downloads, tap Manage download settings.
4. Select Limit auto-downloads.
5. Choose how many future episodes you want the app to download automatically (options include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, or All). This helps save space on your device while keeping your favorites offline-ready.

Step 4: Find All Shows Enabled for Auto-Downloads

1. Go to any followed show you've set up for auto-downloads.
2. Tap the Gear icon (Settings) and select Manage download settings.
3. You'll see all shows with auto-download turned on or off.
4. To enable or disable auto-downloads for those shows, simply toggle the setting. Active toggles appear green on the right of the titles.

Step 5: Turn Off Auto-Downloads for a Show

1. Access the show in your library and locate the auto-download toggle.
2. Tap it to turn off auto-download for that specific show.
3. To turn off auto-downloads for all shows, scroll to the bottom and tap Turn off for all shows. This disables auto-download for every podcast you follow.

Part 3. How to Enable/Disable Auto-Download for Playlists on Spotify

Music playlists don't have a true auto-download feature, but there's a simple trick. This helps ensure your favorite playlists stay accessible without constant manual downloads.

Step 1: Create a Playlist in Your Library

On Desktop:

1. Open the Spotify desktop app.
2. Click Create Playlist in the left sidebar.
3. Give your playlist a name and optional description.
4. Add tracks by dragging songs into the playlist. To add an entire playlist, select More > Add to Other Playlists > [Your Playlist].

On Mobile:

1. Open the Spotify mobile app and tap Your Library > Playlists.
2. Tap Create Playlist, enter a name, and optionally add a description.
3. Add songs by tapping Add to this Playlist and selecting tracks from search results or recommended songs.

Step 2: Download Your Playlist First

On Desktop:

1. Go to Library and open the playlist you want to download.
2. Toggle the Download switch at the top of the playlist. Green indicates the download has started.
3. Wait until all tracks are downloaded before adding new songs to ensure future additions download automatically.

On Mobile:

1. Open the playlist in your library.
2. Tap the Download button to start downloading all songs.
3. Confirm the progress by scrolling down and checking for the green arrow next to each track.

Step 3: Add New Tracks to Your Downloaded Playlist

On Desktop:

1. Search for new tracks you want to add.
2. Drag them into the downloaded playlist.
3. Newly added tracks will automatically start downloading if the playlist is already downloaded. If some tracks aren't downloaded, toggle the Download button off and back on to refresh.

On Mobile:

1. Search for new tracks in the app.
2. Tap More > Add to Playlist > [Your Playlist]. Make sure the playlist is marked as downloaded.
3. New tracks will download automatically if the playlist download button is green. Look for the green download arrow next to newly added tracks.

Part 4. Tips for Managing Spotify Downloads Efficiently

Part 5. Best Way to Download Entire Spotify Library

Many Spotify users wish they could automatically download everything in their library, but Spotify doesn't offer this feature for music. You can stick to the regular or auto-downloads for music and podcasts, or choose to use ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to download and convert your whole library into common formats like MP3. It's very helpful for working with your songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, and even audiobooks, and ViWizard works for both Free and Premium accounts without regular DRM limits.

ViWizard also lets you customize how the files are saved. You can change the bit rate, organize songs by artist or album, and keep your library easy to manage. Once everything is converted, your Spotify music is ready to go anywhere you want, offline.

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 1Install ViWizard on Your Computer

Download and install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for Windows or Mac. After installation, open the program and log in to your Spotify account. Both Free and Premium accounts are supported. ViWizard has a built-in Spotify browser, so you can search for your music or playlists directly without switching apps.

Step 2Add Spotify Tracks or Playlists

Search for the songs, albums, or playlists you want to save, or paste a Spotify link directly into the app. Click the + button to add them to your conversion list. You can select individual tracks, entire albums, or your full library, depending on what you want to download for offline listening.

Step 3Select MP3 as the Output Format

Go to the Preferences or Settings menu and choose MP3 as the output format. MP3 works with almost any device, including phones, tablets, car stereos, and Bluetooth speakers. You can also adjust audio quality or organize files by artist, album, or playlist to keep your library tidy.

Step 4Convert and Save Spotify Music

Click Convert to start the process. ViWizard will remove Spotify's restrictions and save your music as MP3 files on your computer. Once conversion is finished, open the output folder to access your tracks. You can now transfer these MP3 files to any device without being limited to the Spotify app.