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Introduction
Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services, giving you access to millions of songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts. However, you may sometimes want to download a Spotify playlist to listen to offline when you don’t have an internet connection.
Downloading playlists with Spotify requires a Premium subscription. With Spotify Premium, you can download an unlimited number of playlists for offline listening on up to 5 devices.
Here is a step-by-step guide to downloading a playlist from Spotify using the mobile app or desktop app.
Prerequisites
Before downloading a Spotify playlist, make sure:
- You have a Spotify Premium subscription
- Your Spotify app is up-to-date on your device
- You have enough storage space on your device
Download a Playlist on Mobile
Downloading a playlist on mobile is easy:
1. Open the Spotify App
Launch the Spotify app on your iPhone, Android phone, or tablet.
Go to Your Library and select the playlist you want to download.
Alternatively, you can search for the playlist and select it when it appears in results.
3. Tap the Download Button
Tap the download icon (downward arrow) next to the playlist name. The button will turn green to indicate the download has started.
4. Verify Download
Go back to Your Library and select Playlists > Downloaded to see playlists saved for offline listening. The downloaded playlist will display “Downloaded” in green.
To play downloaded playlists offline, make sure your device is in offline mode with cellular data/Wi-Fi disabled.
Download a Playlist on Desktop
Downloading playlists for offline use on your computer is also easy:
1. Open Spotify Desktop App
Launch the Spotify desktop app on your Mac or Windows PC. Make sure the app is up to date.
2. Find Playlist
Search for the playlist you want to download or browse Your Library to find it.
3. Click Download Button
Click the download button (downward green arrow) next to the playlist name. Downloaded playlists display “Downloaded” in green.
4. Confirm Download
Go to Your Library > Playlists and see the “Downloaded” tag next to playlists saved for offline listening.
To play the downloaded playlist, switch your computer to offline mode by disconnecting from the internet.
Tips for Downloaded Playlists
Here are some useful tips for managing your downloaded Spotify playlists:
- Limit devices – You can download playlists on up to 5 devices. Downloading on a 6th device will remove downloads from the oldest device.
- Save space – Downloaded playlists take up storage space on your device. Check occasionally and remove downloads you no longer need.
- Refresh downloads – Your offline playlists expire after 30 days. Make sure to connect online and tap the download button again to refresh them.
- Update playlists – If the original playlist was updated, your local version will be outdated. Redownload updated playlists.
So that’s how to easily download playlists for offline listening from Spotify Premium! Let me know if you have any other questions.
