[Podcast to MP3] 3 Ways to Convert Spotify Podcast to MP3

Q: There is a Spotify podcast that I love so much that’s being taken down on other sites. I’m worried that if it gets taken off of Spotify someday I won’t be able to listen to them anymore even if I download these episodes to my phone. I have subscribed to Spotify premium so I’m able to download the episodes but have to play them through Spotify. Is there any way to convert Spotify podcast to MP3 to be able to play out of Spotify? -- A Reddit user.

As we all know, except for music, Spotify is always working hard to expand the content it offers. In recent years, podcast grows significantly in iTunes and other platforms. Podcast tells entertaining stories or educational knowledge to listeners. And it releases listeners’ hands, making it possible for them to do other things like household chores. In 2018, Spotify starts to run podcasts and the podcast section grew by 175% within 3 months. Until now, the Spotify podcast has become an essential part of Spotify.

Unlike songs in Spotify, podcasts can be downloaded by both free and premium users. But these podcasts cannot be played or transferred outside of Spotify. And if Spotify deletes podcasts, you will probably lose the podcasts even if you download within Spotify. And some users want Spotify to transfer podcast to MP3 players or other devices for playing. Most of them will get disappointed since the supportive device for Spotify is limited. But if you convert Spotify podcast to MP3, those will not be problems anymore. The MP3 podcasts can be saved and played on other players so that you never need to worry they will be deleted by Spotify. For the way to convert Spotify podcast to MP3, here you have 3 different choices.

Part 1. Download Spotify Podcast to MP3 with Best Spotify Downloader

ViWizard Spotify Converter can be the best tool for converting Spotify podcast to MP3. In addition to MP3, it supports M4A, AAC, FLAC, and some other output formats for your Spotify podcasts. You can not only convert podcasts from Spotify, this tool also supports Spotify songs, playlists, and audiobooks. Here are the pros and cons of ViWizard Spotify Converter:

Pros:

• • Keep ID3 tags of podcasts.
• • 6 output formats to choose from.
• • 5X converting speed.
• • Download Spotify songs without premium.

Cons:

• • Only Support Windows and Mac.

How to Convert Spotify Podcast to MP3 with ViWizard

Step 1Add Spotify Podcast to ViWizard

Download the ViWizard Spotify Converter for Windows or for Mac according to your computer. Install and launch ViWizard Spotify Converter on your computer. Navigate to Spotify to select podcasts. Just drag and drop them to the interface of ViWizard.

Step 2Configure Output Format of Spotify Podcast

Click the Menu bar of ViWizard Spotify Converter, select the Preferences button, and switch to the Convert section. Select the output format as MP3.

Step 3Download Spotify Podcast to MP3

Click the Convert button to initiate the conversion of Spotify podcasts. You can click the Converted icon to browse all the converted Spotify podcasts.

Part 2. Download Spotify Podcast to MP3 with Spotify Recorder

The second choice is to apply an audio recorder for Spotify podcasts and music. The recorder is called TunesKit Audio Capture. This mighty recorder will record any audio released from the sound card of your computer. You can use this recorder to download Spotify podcasts, music from other streaming music apps, game sounds, songs, or others.

Pros:

• • All in one streaming music downloader.
• • 6 output formats to choose from.
• • ID3 tags kept.

Cons:

• • Only supports 1X downloading speed.

How to Convert Spotify Podcast to MP3 with TunesKit

Step 1. Go to TunesKit official website to download and install the recorder.

Step 2. Launch TunesKit and tap the + button to add the Spotify app. Click Format > MP3.

Step 3. Open Spotify from TunesKit and play the podcasts. Tap the Stop button.

Part 3. Download Spotify Podcast to MP3 with Audacity Free Recorder

Audacity is a free and open-source tool for audio recording. Therefore, this can be a free way to download Spotify podcast to MP3. Mostly, it is used by pros since it is hard for new users to use this tool to download audio.

Pros:

• • Free to download and use.
• • Supports MP3 and other output formats.

Cons:

• • Too complicated to use.
• • Output audio quality is not satisfying.

How to Download Podcast from Spotify and Turn into MP3 with Audacity

Step 1. Install and open Audacity on your computer. Choose the Edit button and turn to the Preferences page.

Step 2. Hit the Host option in the Audio Host box.

Step 3. Go to the References page and the Recording section. Toggle off the Software playthrough of input switch.

Step 4. Click the Record button. Start playing the Spotify music you want to record.

Step 5. Click the Stop button when the recording is completed.

Conclusion

Among the 3 methods, the first one is highly suggested, for it offers audios with high quality and it is easy to use and understand. And there is no serious shortcoming with ViWizard Spotify Converter. If you use multiple streaming music services, you can choose TunesKit or Audacity.

Adam Gorden is an experienced writer of ViWizard who is obsessed about tech, movie and software.