How to Download a Spotify Playlist
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This article explains what it means to download your Spotify playlists, who can download them, and how to download your playlist to access it offline.
But with Spotify (and services like it), you're renting access to their music catalog. You don't actually own it, and so you don't get the same file-based assets you can use as you like. Instead, the Spotify app is storing a temporary version of the song on your device. This allows you to listen to your playlists without using up your data allowance, or when you don't have any connectivity at all.
First, create your playlist. All Spotify users have one default playlist called Liked Songs, which you can conveniently use to download all your music at once. Alternately, you can create smaller playlists and download them individually.
At the top of the playlist, beneath the title banner, is a Download button. Click the download icon to start the process.
You can see the progress on the button, which will change to a Stop button as the data comes in.
Once complete, you can play your download playlist songs. You can confirm individual songs are downloaded by the icon next to the artist's name.
You won't notice a difference on how you work with your downloaded music, but you'll find you can playlists will play just fine even if your device is totally disconnected.
First and foremost, downloading your playlists for offline listening requires a Premium account. If you're simply enjoying the free offering (you'll know if you are if you hear advertisements), you'll need to upgrade to Spotify Premium in order to utilize this feature. Aside from your plan type, another reason you can't download your songs is lack of storage space. Like on-device formats, Spotify's high-quality audio requires a non-trivial amount of storage. If you find you can't download everything, you may need to create some more selective playlists and download those using the instructions above. If you find you can't play playlists you're already downloaded, be aware you'll need to connect your device to the internet at least every 30 days. This is so the Spotify app can confirm you still have an active subscription, and therefore have rights to the downloaded songs.
Finally, there are limits to how much you can download. In this case, the limits are 10,000 songs across 5 devices. FAQ How do I share a Spotify playlist on Android? Go to Your Library and choose a playlist, then tap More (the three dots) under the playlist's name. Tap Share to share songs on Spotify via Snapchat, Instagram, AirDrop, etc. How do I save someone else's playlist on Spotify? To find a friend's playlist on Spotify, go to Friend Activity, choose a friend, then select See All next to Public Playlists. Choose a playlist, then select the Download button under the playlist's name. How do I change a playlist picture on Spotify? To change a Spotify playlist picture, open the playlist and tap More (the three dots) > Edit Playlist > Change Image. You can choose a photo from your device or take a new picture with your camera. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When Spotify Is Not Working How to Download Songs on Spotify How to Share a Spotify Playlist How to Scan Songs on Spotify Using a Scan Code How to Merge Playlists on Spotify How to Download Music to Your Android Phone The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) Can Two People Listen to Spotify at the Same Time? YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Service Better Fits Your Music Needs? How to Get a Spotify Student Discount How to Go Offline on Spotify How to Make a Playlist on Spotify How to See Your Spotify Stats How to See Your Top Artists on Spotify 14 Best Places to Listen to Free Music Online What Is Spotify and How Does It Work? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
How to Download a Spotify Playlist
And what to do if you have trouble downloading
By Aaron Peters Aaron Peters Writer Villanova University Aaron Peters is a writer with Lifewire who has 20+ years experience troubleshooting and writing about consumer and business technology. His work appears in Linux Journal, MakeUseOf, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 14, 2022 Reviewed by Chris Selph Reviewed by Chris Selph Chris Selph is a CompTIA-certified technology and vocational IT teacher. He also serves as network & server administrator and performs computer maintenance and repair for numerous clients. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Music, Podcasts, & Audio Audio Streaming Spotify Pandora Apple Music Prime Music Music For Your Life Podcasts Radio CDs, MP3s, & Other MediaWhat to Know
On the Playlist you wish to download: Under the title of playlist click Download. Once the download is complete, you can list offline.Only Spotify Premium subscribers are able to download playlists.This article explains what it means to download your Spotify playlists, who can download them, and how to download your playlist to access it offline.
What Does It Mean to Download Your Spotify Playlists
A Spotify account gives you access to more music than you could ever want, ready to play with just a click. But as a streaming service these songs are usually served up to you on demand, meaning if you don't have a good data connection, you may be out of luck. Fortunately they included a useful feature to download your playlists to your device. Before getting started, it's important to understand what downloading a Spotify playlist will actually do. Consider what happens when you purchase digital music from a seller like Amazon or Google. Once you buy a song you're able to download it in a format such as MP3, which you can then copy to multiple devices, backup, etc.But with Spotify (and services like it), you're renting access to their music catalog. You don't actually own it, and so you don't get the same file-based assets you can use as you like. Instead, the Spotify app is storing a temporary version of the song on your device. This allows you to listen to your playlists without using up your data allowance, or when you don't have any connectivity at all.
How Do I Download Spotify Playlists
These instructions will work for current versions of Spotify on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. To download your Spotify playlist:First, create your playlist. All Spotify users have one default playlist called Liked Songs, which you can conveniently use to download all your music at once. Alternately, you can create smaller playlists and download them individually.
At the top of the playlist, beneath the title banner, is a Download button. Click the download icon to start the process.
You can see the progress on the button, which will change to a Stop button as the data comes in.
Once complete, you can play your download playlist songs. You can confirm individual songs are downloaded by the icon next to the artist's name.
You won't notice a difference on how you work with your downloaded music, but you'll find you can playlists will play just fine even if your device is totally disconnected.
Why Can' t I Download My Spotify Playlists
There are a few likely reasons you can't download your playlists on Spotify, or play music you're previously downloaded:First and foremost, downloading your playlists for offline listening requires a Premium account. If you're simply enjoying the free offering (you'll know if you are if you hear advertisements), you'll need to upgrade to Spotify Premium in order to utilize this feature. Aside from your plan type, another reason you can't download your songs is lack of storage space. Like on-device formats, Spotify's high-quality audio requires a non-trivial amount of storage. If you find you can't download everything, you may need to create some more selective playlists and download those using the instructions above. If you find you can't play playlists you're already downloaded, be aware you'll need to connect your device to the internet at least every 30 days. This is so the Spotify app can confirm you still have an active subscription, and therefore have rights to the downloaded songs.
Finally, there are limits to how much you can download. In this case, the limits are 10,000 songs across 5 devices. FAQ How do I share a Spotify playlist on Android? Go to Your Library and choose a playlist, then tap More (the three dots) under the playlist's name. Tap Share to share songs on Spotify via Snapchat, Instagram, AirDrop, etc. How do I save someone else's playlist on Spotify? To find a friend's playlist on Spotify, go to Friend Activity, choose a friend, then select See All next to Public Playlists. Choose a playlist, then select the Download button under the playlist's name. How do I change a playlist picture on Spotify? To change a Spotify playlist picture, open the playlist and tap More (the three dots) > Edit Playlist > Change Image. You can choose a photo from your device or take a new picture with your camera. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When Spotify Is Not Working How to Download Songs on Spotify How to Share a Spotify Playlist How to Scan Songs on Spotify Using a Scan Code How to Merge Playlists on Spotify How to Download Music to Your Android Phone The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) Can Two People Listen to Spotify at the Same Time? YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Service Better Fits Your Music Needs? How to Get a Spotify Student Discount How to Go Offline on Spotify How to Make a Playlist on Spotify How to See Your Spotify Stats How to See Your Top Artists on Spotify 14 Best Places to Listen to Free Music Online What Is Spotify and How Does It Work? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies