Before you start
- Spotify Premium for music downloads (podcasts are free)
- Enough storage on your device
Method 1 Download on your phone
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Step 1: Open something to download
Open a playlist, album or podcast. (Single songs: add them to a playlist or Liked Songs first.)
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Step 2: Tap Download
Tap the down arrow button. It turns green when complete.
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Step 3: Find your downloads
Go to Your Library and tap the Downloaded filter.
Method 2 Download on a computer
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Step 1: Open the desktop app
Use the Spotify desktop app (downloads aren’t available in the web player).
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Step 2: Click the download arrow
On a playlist or album, click the down arrow.
Method 3 Control storage and data
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Step 1: Download quality
In Settings > Audio quality, set Download quality. Higher quality uses more space.
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Step 2: Mobile data
Turn off Download using cellular to download only on Wi-Fi.
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Step 3: Offline mode
Turn on Offline mode in Settings (under Playback) to play only downloaded content and avoid using data.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can download music | Premium subscribers |
| Who can download podcasts | Everyone |
| Devices | Up to 5 devices per account |
| Songs | Up to 10,000 per device |
| Stay connected | Go online at least once every 30 days |
Troubleshooting
Downloads stop or disappear
Check free storage, go online at least every 30 days, and make sure you haven’t exceeded 5 devices.
The download button is missing
You’re on a free plan (music) or viewing a single song. Add songs to a playlist to download them.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move Spotify downloads to an SD card?
On Android, yes: Settings > Storage lets you choose the SD card.
What happens if I cancel Premium?
Downloaded music stops playing; downloaded podcasts remain.
Summary
Tap the download arrow on playlists, albums or podcasts, find them in Your Library > Downloaded, and use Offline mode to listen without data. Go online every 30 days to keep them.
