Use Spotify Offline Mode on Mobile, Desktop, and Without Premium

Part 1: What Is Spotify Offline Mode?

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  Spotify Offline Mode

  Spotify Offline Mode is a feature that lets you play downloaded music, podcasts, and eligible audiobooks without an internet connection. When you enable it in Settings, the Spotify app stops using data to stream anything online, ignores poor connectivity, and lets you listen offline without interruptions. This is useful in places like airplanes or remote locations where streaming may not work or may buffer.

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  Airplane Mode and Offline Mode

  Airplane Mode is closely linked to Spotify Offline Mode. Normally you need to turn on Offline Mode manually, but when you turn on Airplane Mode, Spotify detects the change and switches to Offline Mode automatically. The result is the same. You are now offline in Spotify until you reconnect, and only your downloaded content will be available. Online features like social sharing, real-time updates, and visual effects will not work until you go back online.

Part 2: Key Things to Know About Spotify Offline Mode

Offline Mode follows a few fixed rules

Download Rules

You cannot download individual songs by themselves. Spotify requires downloading full albums or playlists, which helps keep offline libraries organized.

Subscription Limits

What you can download depends on your subscription. Most of the time, Offline Mode requires an active Premium plan, such as Premium Individual, Premium Duo, Premium Family, or a discounted Student plan. Premium users can download music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Free users can only download podcasts or eligible audiobooks.

Download and Device Limits

There are limits on downloads and devices. Spotify allows up to 10,000 tracks per device and supports offline listening on up to five devices. To keep downloads active, you must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days.

DRM Restrictions

Downloaded content stays tied to your Spotify account and can only be played inside the Spotify app. Because of DRM protection, these files cannot be moved or shared freely. Tools like ViWizard Spotify Music Converter can convert downloads to MP3, which lets you transfer files to other devices or upload them as local files.

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Part 3: How to Download Music, Podcasts or Audiobooks for Offline Mode on Mobile / Desktop (Premium)

Offline Mode only works if you have previously downloaded content like playlists, albums, artists, podcasts, or audiobooks. Without downloads, Offline Mode will not do anything. So before you turn on Offline Mode, make sure your favorite content is already saved to your device.

Mobile (Android & iOS)

Step 1 Open Spotify and tap Your Library at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2 Select a playlist, album, or podcast you want to download.

Step 3 Tap the Download button (the downward arrow) near the top, and Spotify will start downloading.

Step 4 Wait until the arrow turns green and shows Downloaded, which means the content is ready for offline use.

Step 5 You can now go into Offline Mode to listen without internet.

Desktop (Windows & Mac)

Step 1 Open Spotify on your computer and find the playlist, album, or podcast you want to download.

Step 2 Click the Download toggle next to the item, and Spotify will start downloading immediately.

Step 3 Wait until the toggle turns green and displays Downloaded to confirm it finished.

Step 4 After downloading, you can enable Offline Mode to play your saved content without the internet.

Part 4: How to Enable Spotify Offline Mode on Mobile / Desktop (Premium)

Offline Mode works on both desktop and mobile, but the Web Player is not included because it does not support offline downloads. Once your content is saved on the device, you just need to know where the Offline Mode setting is located.

Mobile (Android & iOS)

Step 1 Open Spotify and tap the gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings & Privacy.

Step 2 Scroll down and tap Data-saving and offline, then find the Offline mode toggle.

Step 3 Turn Offline mode on, and you'll see a note saying "Spotify is currently set to offline."

Step 4 Go back to Your Library and tap Downloaded to view your saved content.

Step 5 You can now play music, podcasts, and audiobooks without needing Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Desktop (Windows & Mac)

Step 1 Open Spotify on your computer and click the More (three dots) menu in the top-left.

Step 2 On Windows, go to File → Offline Mode, and on Mac, click Spotify → Offline Mode.

Step 3 Click the option to enable Offline Mode, and Spotify will switch to offline playback.

Step 4 Go to Your Library and open Downloaded content to start listening offline.

Part 5: How to Disable Spotify Offline Mode on Mobile / Desktop (Premium)

When you want to access Spotify's full online library again, simply disable Offline Mode. This switches you back to Online Mode so you can stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks normally.

Mobile (Android & iOS)

Step 1 Open Spotify and tap the gear icon to open Settings.

Step 2 Tap Data-saving and offline, then find the Offline mode toggle.

Step 3 Switch Offline mode off, and Spotify will reconnect to the internet.

Step 4 You can now stream any online content again.

Desktop (Windows & Mac)

Step 1 Open Spotify and click the More (three dots) menu in the top-left corner.

Step 2 On Windows, go to File → Offline Mode, and on Mac, click Spotify → Offline Mode.

Step 3 Click the option again to uncheck it, which turns Offline Mode off.

Step 4 Spotify will reconnect to the internet and you can stream normally.

Part 6: How to Use Spotify Offline Mode on Any Device (No Premium)

Offline mode officially requires a Premium subscription, but free users still have options. You can download music, podcasts, and eligible audiobooks for offline listening even without Premium, though you will not use Spotify's built-in Offline Mode. With a tool like ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, you can save Spotify playlists as real audio files on your computer. This gives you more freedom to transfer music to any device, not just the Spotify app.

ViWizard Spotify Music Converter is easy to use and works on both PC and Mac. It can convert Spotify content to MP3, WAV, M4A, M4B, AIFF, or FLAC. Official Spotify downloads are protected by DRM, which means they only work inside the app. ViWizard removes DRM during conversion, and there is no download limit. You sign in with your Spotify account, access your library, and select the tracks you want to save. This is not an official method, but it lets you keep your music forever and listen offline anytime, anywhere.

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Step 1Install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on Your Computer

Download and install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. Open the program and sign in to your Spotify account. The converter has a built-in Spotify interface, so you can browse music and playlists without switching apps. Both free and Premium accounts are supported.

Step 2Add Spotify Music to the Conversion List

Use the search bar to find songs, albums, or playlists, or paste a Spotify link into the converter. Then add the items to your conversion list. You can select a few tracks or an entire playlist, depending on what you want to listen to offline.

Step 3Choose an Output Format for Local Playback

Open the settings menu and choose a common audio format such as MP3, AAC, or WAV. You can also adjust audio quality and organize the output by artist, album, or playlist. This makes it easier to manage your offline library and upload the files to Spotify as local files.

Step 4Convert and Save Spotify Songs to Your Computer

Click the Convert button to start the process. The converter removes Spotify's DRM protection and saves your music as normal audio files on your computer. When the conversion is complete, open the output folder to find your downloaded tracks. You can now play the music offline through Spotify's Local Files section.

Pro Tip: How to Fix Spotify Offline Mode Not Working

Offline mode does not always work perfectly. If songs stop playing or downloads disappear, try these simple fixes. They usually get things working again.

Restart Spotify and your device

Close Spotify completely, then restart your phone, tablet, or computer. On Android, swipe the app away from recent apps. On iPhone, swipe up and swipe Spotify off the screen.

Turn Offline Mode off and back on

Open Spotify, go to Settings, then tap Playback. Turn Offline Mode off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

Check your internet and subscription

Make sure your device has a stable internet connection. Then open Spotify, go to Settings > Account, and confirm your Premium subscription is active.

Clear Spotify cache

On mobile, go to Settings > Storage > Clear Cache. On desktop, go to Settings > Storage > Clear Cache. After clearing cache, go online and download your music again.

Re-download problem songs or playlists

If certain tracks won't play offline, open the playlist or album, turn Download off, then turn Download on again.

Turn off battery saver or background limits

On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Spotify > Battery and allow background activity. On iPhone, go to Settings > Spotify and enable Background App Refresh.

Check VPN or firewall settings

If you use a VPN, turn it off and try again. On a computer, go to your firewall settings and allow Spotify.

Reinstall Spotify if the issue continues

Uninstall Spotify, restart your device, then reinstall the app from the App Store, Google Play Store, or Spotify website.

Sign out and sign back in

Open Spotify, go to Settings > Account, then tap Log out. Wait a few seconds, then log back in.

If the problem still happens, contact Spotify Support

You can also leave a comment below if you need help. For another way to download Spotify content for offline use, consider using ViWizard Spotify Music Converter.

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Wrap Up:

One of Spotify's best features is its ability to enable you to listen to music in Offline Mode. For Premium, it is easy to use Spotify Offline Mode. But with the help of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, you can also download your Spotify playlists and songs with a Spotify Free account so that you can listen to them when you're offline.