Have you ever thought of adding your own music on TIDAL? We've seen a lot of posts online from users claiming why they can't upload songs to TIDAL Music, so we're sure that music uploading is a long-awaited feature on TIDAL. The good news is that the feature you've been waiting for is coming soon! TIDAL has introduced a new feature called "TIDAL Upload".
In this guide, we'll explain what TIDAL Upload is, its benefits and limitations, how to upload music on TIDAL, and provide a practical tip for the casual listener to backup Tidal music library. At the end of the article, we'll answer some frequently asked questions about this exciting feature. Don't forget to check out!
Part 1. Can You Add Your Music to TIDAL?
Yes, you can add your music to TIDAL, but it depends on your role.
- For listeners: You can't upload your personal music library (e.g. MP3 or FLAC files) to TIDAL for cloud streaming because TIDAL is not a cloud storage locker for music. However, you can transfer music from Apple Music, Spotify to TIDAL, and if you want to know how to do that, please browse the additional tips shared in Part 3.2.
- For artists: Yes, you can upload your own music to TIDAL for sharing once the Upload feature is officially out. However, this new feature is different from digital music distributor that earns you royalties and pay them out to you. Thus, there're two options for you if you want to upload music to TIDAL:
- Use TIDAL Upload to simply share music that you own the rights to.
- Contact a digital music distributor to officially release your music on TIDAL and earn royalties.
Part 2. Meet the New TIDAL Feature: TIDAL Upload
In May 2025, TIDAL introduced a new feature called "Upload" that allows you to upload your original tracks directly to the TIDAL platform and share them with others. We should clarify that this feature isn't really native file support, but it's a step forward in letting users add songs to TIDAL. Additionally, as more and more independent artists, DJs and podcasters upload their audio work to TIDAL, listeners will have a SoundCloud-like experience that will breathe new life into the TIDAL platform.
🌟 FYI: What Is TIDAL Upload?
Key Features of TIDAL Upload:
- Upload your copyrighted songs directly yo TIDAL (up to 5GB per track, 200 tracks available).
- Personalize the cover image.
- Edit the title, artist name and release year of the uploaded song.
- Play and listen to the uploaded tracks in the TIDAL application or on the web.
- By default, uploaded songs are visible and searchable by others.
- Share tracks via a private link so listeners can listen without subscribing to TIDAL.
- View playback statistics for uploaded music.
Limitations of TIDAL Upload:
- You cannot upload third party copyrighted material, covers, remixes or tracks.
- Uploaded music does not earn royalties on TIDAL.
- You cannot upload tracks that already exist on TIDAL.
- You must be 18 years of age or older and not require a third party's permission to share or distribute music.
When Is the TIDAL Upload Feature Coming Out?
The exact launch date is uncertain, but the official line from TIDAL is that the feature is being rolled out gradually. Users will need to keep an eye on the TIDAL desktop application for updates. We're guessing that perhaps users within the US will be the first to get this feature. The good news is that some users have also shared on the internet that they can now see the upload icon in the sidebar.
Part 3. How to Upload Music to TIDAL
This section will cater to both listeners and artists. With the step-by-step guide, you'll quickly know how to use Tidal Upload and how to take full control of your music library.
3.1 For Artists
With the TIDAL Upload feature, uploading your songs to TIDAL takes only a few steps.
Step 1Prepare Music Files
- Make sure your music is in an audio format supported by TIDAL, such as MP3, FLAC or WAV.
- Ensure that the cover is in high resolution JPG or PNG format.
Step 2Upload Music
- Open the TIDAL desktop application or web player. Make sure the application is in the latest version.
- Look for the "Uploads" or "Your Uploads" tab in the left sidebar (the icon is usually an upward arrow).
- Click the "+" icon.
- Select the audio file you want to upload.
- Fill in the track information and upload the track cover image.
Step 3Managing Music
- Decide whether you want to keep your uploads private or public.
- Click on the three dots next to the track to copy the track's share link and share it with others so they can listen to it even if they don't subscribe to TIDAL.
3.2 For Listeners
While the TIDAL Upload feature doesn't allow users to upload songs that are already copyrighted, or already available on the TIDAL platform, you can transfer your music library across music platforms, meaning you can import your Spotify music library into TIDAL. This also kind of enables you to add songs to TIDAL.
In order to do that, you can use some specialized third-party music transfer platforms, such as Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic to add and import music to your music library under your TIDAL account. For the specific steps, you can refer to the two complete instructions given below.
Read More : How to Transfer Spotify Playlists to Tidal
Read More : How to Transfer Apple Music to Tidal (for Backup Forever)
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Part 4. How to Backup Your Tidal Collection [Bonus]
TIDAL Upload make it easy for content creators to upload songs to TIDAL, but clearly it is not a feature for those who want to store and stream their music files within the TIDAL app. But there's a better way to manage your TIDAL collection and let you listen to TIDAL music anytime and anywhere.
That's what ViWizard TIDAL Music Converter do for you! It allows you to download TIDAL songs, albums, playlists, artists, or your entire music library and save as local playable audio files to your Windows or Mac computers. ViWizard keeps the highest audio quality on TIDAL, up to 24-bit/192 kHz, and its metadata information, so that you can manage your TIDAL collection easily.
A splendid TIDAL downloader that downloads full songs, albums, playlists, artists, and audiobooks to MP3, FLAC, WAV, and more while keeping the original lossless audio and ID3 tags so you can save Tidal music offline on Windows, Mac, or any device without streaming restrictions.
After you download TIDAL music with ViWizard, you can dierctly transfer them to other devices, such as TVs, cars, speakers, or other music management apps, like Plex (no longer available) and Roon.
Read More : 2 Easy Ways to Play Tidal on Roon [Free]
Read More : Tidal Is Leaving Plex! How to Add Tidal to Plex Again
Part 5. FAQs about TIDAL Upload
Q1.Is TIDAL free to upload music?
A1.Yes, if you already have a valid TIDAL subscription, you can upload music for free with no additional fees.
Q2.Who can use TIDAL's Upload feature?
A2.Only users in the United States who are 18 years of age or older with a TIDAL membership can upload music.
Q3.Is there a limit to how many songs I can upload?
A3.Yes, there is a limit to the music you can upload. You can upload up to 200 tracks. Each file can be up to 5GB in size.
Q4.Will my uploaded music be available to other listeners?
A4.By default, the music you upload is public and visible in your TIDAL profile, but you can choose to keep it private. You can also share links to your tracks, and anyone with a link can listen to it for free.
Q5.Do I need to own the rights to the music I upload?
A5.Yes, you must fully own the copyright to any music you upload. TIDAL does not allow the uploading of third party copyrighted material, covers or remixes unless you have all the necessary rights. To ensure that files are not infringing, TIDAL examines the content in the track after you have uploaded it, and if it contains copyrighted music, the file cannot be uploaded.
Conclusion
With the upcoming release of TIDAL Upload feature, creators can more freely add music to TIDAL for sharing. Through the detailed steps above, you now know how to upload music on TIDAL, but you will find that TIDAL still does not support directly adding your own music to TIDAL, which makes the feature much less appealing to casual listeners. However, with ViWizard TIDAL Music Converter and ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder, you'll have full control over your entire TIDAL collection and multiple integrations between different music streaming services. Try it now and unlock your TIDAL music!
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Dave Henry, a multimedia technologist at ViWizard, focuses on delivering the best solutions for digital media challenges, including audio and video conversion, media optimization, and troubleshooting.
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