If you have Premium, you can download your favorite songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts, so you can listen to them without an internet connection.
You can download up to 10,000 songs on a maximum of 5 different devices.
On Android, it's Home gear icon Download Using Cellular. How to Download Music From Spotify on Desktop On the desktop, Spotify only allows you to download playlists, no albums or podcasts. Here's how to download albums and playlists from Spotify, using both the desktop app for Mac and PC, and the mobile app for iPhone and Android devices. Check out the products mentioned in this. Listening to Spotify playlists offline is an easy way to save on data. However, Free Spotify doesn't permit this feature. With Spotify Premium, you're able to download up to 3,333 songs per device, on a maximum of 3 different devices. I have an andriod and i want to download local files from my computer but the download using cellular is greyed out. Btw i also have premium × Close We use cookies to give you the best online experience. And, with our integration to Google Assistant, it’s also possible to use your voice to control what you listen to in the car. From belting out the best songs to binging a podcast, setting up Spotify in your car is simpler than ever, with a variety of ways to play Spotify through your car speakers. And with a Spotify Premium account, you can. Additionally, 'Download using cellular' should be switched off so you don't accidentally download a ton of music with your data plan. Save Data While Streaming on iOS On iOS, tap 'Your Library' in the bottom-right corner in the Spotify app. Opt into Download Using Cellular (it should be the last option on the page on mobile), and you’re ready to scramble to download a playlist with two bars of service just before takeoff.
Note: If you use the free service you can download podcasts on mobile and tablet.
Note: An internet connection is initially required for downloading. You need to go online at least once every 30 days to keep your music and podcasts downloaded.
Select your device below for more information:
Download music
Note: It’s not possible to download albums or podcasts in the desktop app.
- Go to the playlist you want to download.
- Switch Download on .
A green arrow indicates the download was successful.
Set the app to Offline Mode
Note: In Offline Mode, you can only play music you’ve downloaded.
- Open Spotify.
- For Mac: In the Apple menu at the top of the screen, click Spotify.
For Windows: Click File in the Windows menu at the top of the screen. - Select Offline Mode.
Download music and podcasts
- Go to the playlist, album, or podcast you want to download.
- Tap to download.
Note: On Android, tap Download on to download an album or playlist.
A green arrow indicates the download was successful.
Note: Podcasts you download are automatically saved to Your Library .
Set the app to Offline Mode
Note: In Offline Mode, you can only play music and podcasts you’ve downloaded.
- Tap Home .
- Tap Settings .
- Tap Playback.
- Switch Offline on.
Download with mobile data
By default, downloading with mobile data is disabled. To enable it:
- Tap Home .
- Tap Settings .
- Tap Music Quality.
- Under Download, switch on Download using cellular.
Tip: We recommend downloading over WiFi to avoid mobile data charges.
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Being completely disconnected from Wi-Fi and data—whether in an airplane or rustic cabin in the woods—doesn’t mean you need to be without your favorite music or podcasts. If you’re a Premium subscriber, it only takes a few simple steps while you’re still at home and on Wi-Fi to download your favorite content and ensure it’s available when you go off the grid or up in the air.
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First, if you’d like to use Wi-Fi to download, go to Settings > Music Quality > Download Using Cellular and check that the feature is set to the default “off.” From there, it’s easy to download tracks and podcasts on your cell phone, tablet, or iPad:
- Search for the content you want
- Select the playlist, album, or podcast you want to listen to offline
- Switch the download toggle ON—it will turn green so you know it’s working
- Once tracks in your library are downloaded, you’ll see a little green arrow below each song name
- Connect your headphones and start listening, no matter where you are!
If you’re using Spotify on desktop, but still want to take those songs or podcast episodes with you on your mobile device:
- Select songs to download automatically to your device by clicking the plus symbol next to any track
- That plus symbol will turn into a checkmark, which means the song will sync to your phone next time it’s connected to WiFi
- If you’re looking to organize your downloads, now’s the time! Using your computer to organize tracks into a playlist before you go can be a bit easier
Note that if you’re seeing songs grayed out when you’re offline, it means they’re not downloaded and you won’t be able to play them without Wi-Fi. (It might be a good idea to experiment with going online before you board the plane.) To see everything you’ve downloaded on your phone, check out the “Downloads” tab under “Your Library” on mobile.
Also know that there’s a maximum to the number of songs and podcasts you can download per device. If you do hit the limit, you can always go back and remove some existing downloads.
Plus, keep in mind that in order for Premium subscribers to keep all downloads available, you’ll need to connect your phone to Wi-Fi at least once every 30 days. So if you’re on an extended hiking trip, just make sure to connect to Wi-Fi at least once per month if you want to keep streaming.
For more tips about offline listening, ask a Rock Star for assistance on our Community page.
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