4 Easy Guide to Convert Spotify Podcast to MP3 [Step-by-Step]

Method 1: Download Spotify Podcast to MP3 on Desktop

With a Spotify account, you can download your favorite podcasts to your device, even without a Premium subscription. This allows you to listen to episodes offline. While Spotify provides a convenient way to download, the files are restricted to the Spotify app. If you wish to play your episodes on other media players, like Apple Music's iTunes or Music app, you'll need to convert them to MP3.

1. ViWizard Spotify Podcast Downloader

ViWizard Spotify Converter stands out as a professional Spotify Music downloader that extends its capabilities to efficiently download podcast episodes to MP3. Unlike some online tools that rely on Spotify Web Player or other platforms, ViWizard works seamlessly with the Spotify desktop app on both Mac and Windows PC. This ensures a podcast quality equivalent to approximately 96kbit/s on the device running the Spotify desktop app.

Key Features of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

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• Download Spotify songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, audiobooks
• Convert Spotify music to lossless MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A, M4B
• Support playing offline Spotify music on any device at any time
• Compatible with Windows and macOS, as well as, the latest Spotify

Step 1Add Spotify Podcasts to ViWizard Software

Launch ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your computer then it will automatically load the Spotify app. Navigate to select podcasts you want to download and copy the podcast link. Then return to ViWizard software and paste the link into the search box on the converter. Click the + Add button to add Spotify podcasts to the conversion list.

Step 2Configure the Output Format of Spotify Podcast

Click the menu bar of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, select the Preferences option then there will pop up a settings window. Here you are allowed to set MP3 as the output format for Spotify podcast. Also, you can change the bit rate, sample rate, and channel. After that, click on the OK button to save the settings.

Step 3Start to Download Spotify Podcast as MP3

Now you can click on the Convert button to initiate the task of Spotify podcast download MP3. Then ViWizard Spotify Music Converter will save those podcast MP3 files to your computer. And you can click on the Converted icon to browse all the downloaded Spotify podcasts. You can freely transfer those Spotify podcasts to your device for playing.

2. SpotDL

SpotDL is a versatile command-line tool designed to empower users to download music, including Spotify podcasts, for offline use. Utilizing the Spotify API, SpotDL fetches metadata and information about tracks, albums, playlists, and podcasts and then downloads the corresponding audio files from Spotify servers.

Step 1Set Up spotDL

1. Install SpotDL on your computer using Python's package manager, pip.
2. Open SpotDL and navigate to the command-line interface.

Step 2Search for Spotify Podcast

1. Type the desired podcast name in the search bar and use SpotDL's built-in search engine.
2. SpotDL will provide limited search results; choose the relevant podcast from the list.
3. Copy the Spotify link for the selected podcast episode.
4. Paste the link into SpotDL's command-line interface.

Step 3Download Spotify Podcast to MP3

1. SpotDL will process the link and initiate the download of the podcast episode in MP3 format.
2. After the download is complete, the MP3 file will be available on your computer for offline listening.

Method 2: Record Spotify Podcasts to MP3 on Desktop

1. ViWizard Audio Capture

ViWizard Audio Capture stands out as a professional tool designed to empower users to capture and transform audio streams from various sources, with a special focus on music streaming platforms like Spotify. It provides a straightforward solution for users looking to convert their favorite Spotify podcasts into high-quality MP3 files while offering the additional feature of splitting them into smaller, more manageable segments.

Key Features of ViWizard Audio Capture

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• Capture Spotify audios, songs, and playlists in high quality
• Save audio from Spotify to MP3, AAC, M4A, WAV, FLAC, M4B
• Support multi-track audio recording for Spotify
• Record music from Tidal, Deezer, Pandora and other streaming audios

Step 1Download and Install ViWizard Audio Capture

Start by downloading and installing ViWizard Audio Capture on your computer. Once the installation is complete, launch the software, and ensure that your Spotify application is running in the background.

Step 2Configure Capture Settings

Before recording audio from Spotify, adjust the capture settings. Click on the "Format" button located in the bottom-right corner of ViWizard Audio Capture's main interface. Set the output format for the captured audio, opting for MP3 for compatibility. Click "OK" to confirm your selection.

Step 3Record the Spotify Podcast

Navigate to the ViWizard Audio Capture interface, open the Spotify app, and choose the podcast episode you want to record. Play the podcast on Spotify, then return to ViWizard Audio Capture. The software will automatically detect the audio playback and initiate the recording process.

Step 4Edit and Trim the Recorded Audio

Click the "Stop" button within ViWizard Audio Capture to conclude the recording. After capturing the audio, utilize ViWizard's built-in editing tools to refine the recording. Remove any unnecessary segments to ensure your exported MP3 starts and ends at the desired points.

Step 5Export the Edited Audio to MP3

Once you've edited and trimmed the captured audio, export it as an MP3 file. Click on the "Save" button within ViWizard Capture list. Access the file in the History window and locate it in your designated destination folder. Now, your personalized Spotify podcast in MP3 format is ready for use and can be transferred to your preferred devices.

2. Audacity

For Audacity users familiar with recording Spotify songs, leveraging the Timer Record feature can be a valuable tool for capturing Spotify podcasts with ease. Timer Record operates similarly to setting a scheduled recording, comparable to configuring a digital video recorder or cassette recorder. Once set up, Timer Record allows users to automatically initiate recordings of their favorite Spotify podcast episodes directly from the Spotify desktop app.

Step 1Set Up Timer Record in Audacity

1. Launch the Audacity program on your Windows, Mac, or Linux system.
2. Navigate to the top menu and choose Transport > Recording > Timer Record.



3. Customize the Timer Record settings:

   

   • Start Date and Time: Indicates the current live time but can be adjusted for future scheduled recordings.
   • End Date and Time: Set the end of the recording by specifying a date and time or choosing the duration.

Step 2Record Spotify Podcasts with Timer Record

1. Locate the Spotify podcast episode you want to record and confirm its duration (e.g., 35 minutes and 16 seconds).



2. Return to Audacity's Timer Record, and set the recording duration under Duration as: 00 days 00h 35m 16s.



3. Click OK to start Timer Record, then play the selected episode in the Spotify desktop app.

Step 3Export the Recording to MP3

1. After stopping the recording, save the project when prompted.
2. To export the recording as MP3, select File > Export > Export as MP3, and choose the desired Music folder for saving the MP3 file.

Conclusion

Among all the methods, the first one is highly suggested, for it is designed with an easy-to-use interface and high output quality. And there is no serious shortcoming with ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. If you use multiple streaming music services, you can choose Audacity.