Amazon Music is one of the most popular music streaming services, with access to over 100 million songs. While streaming music is convenient, sometimes you may want to download music for offline listening when you don’t have an internet connection. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to download music from Amazon Music.
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Prerequisites
To download music from Amazon Music, you’ll need:
- An Amazon account
- An Amazon Music subscription. This includes:
- Amazon Prime membership (comes with Prime Music for free)
- Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
- Amazon Music HD subscription
- The Amazon Music app installed on your device
Download Music Using the Amazon Music App
The easiest way to download music for offline listening is via the Amazon Music app on your mobile device or tablet.
Step 1: Find the Song, Album, or Playlist to Download
Open the Amazon Music app and browse or search for the song, album, or playlist you want to download.
Step 2: Tap the Download Button
Tap the three dot menu next to the song, album, or playlist and select Download. This will add it to your downloads queue.
Note: If you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you can only download songs that are included with Prime Music. With an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, you can download any song in the catalog.
Step 3: Find Your Downloaded Music
To access your downloaded music for offline listening:
- On the Library tab, tap Downloads
- Or enable Offline Mode in Settings
Your downloaded songs, albums and playlists will now be available to listen to offline!
Download Purchased Music Using a Web Browser
If you’ve purchased MP3s from Amazon Music in the past, you can download these files to your computer using any web browser:
Step 1: Go to Your Music Library
- Sign in to Amazon.com and go to Your Music Library
- Click on Purchased Songs or Purchased Albums
Step 2: Click the Download Button
Select the songs or albums you want to download, then click the Download button.
Step 3: Save the Music Files
Your browser will ask you to save the MP3 files. Choose a folder on your computer to save the downloaded music.
You can now transfer these MP3 files to your phone or tablet and listen offline!
Use the Amazon Music App for PC/Mac
For the best download experience on your computer, use the Amazon Music app for PC or Mac:
Step 1: Install the Desktop App
Download and install the Amazon Music app from the Amazon website. Open the app and sign in.
Step 2: Find Purchased Songs
Go to Your Music Library and click on Purchased Songs to view all the MP3s you own.
Step 3: Download Songs
Select the songs you want, then click the Download button next to each track or album.
By default, the downloaded MP3 files are saved to the Amazon Music folder on your computer. You can transfer these files to any device!
Download Playlists for Offline Listening
If you want to download a full playlist for offline listening, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Playlist
In the Amazon Music app, tap on the playlist you want to download. This could be one you created or a featured playlist.
Step 2: Tap the Download Icon
Tap the three dot menu next to the playlist name, then select Download.
Step 3: Find Playlist in Downloads
To listen offline, go to Library > Downloads and you’ll find your downloaded playlist!
Amazon Music Download Limit
There is no specific download limit for Amazon Music purchases. However, there is a device limit – you can only authorize Amazon Music on 10 devices at once.
So you can download your purchased songs again if needed, as long as you have authorization slots left.
Listen to Downloaded Music Offline
Once you’ve downloaded music for offline listening, here are some tips for accessing it:
- On mobile, enable Offline Mode in Settings to only show downloaded music
- On desktop apps, go to Your Music > Downloads
- Select Play Downloads First in Settings to prioritize offline songs
Now you can listen to downloaded music from Amazon without using mobile data or needing internet!
Summary
- Get an Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription to unlock offline listening
- Use the mobile app to download songs, albums and playlists
- Download previous MP3 purchases through Your Music Library
- Install the Amazon Music desktop app for the best computer download experience
- There’s no specific limit, but downloads are limited by device authorizations
- Enable Offline Mode or go to Downloads to listen offline
Downloading music for offline playback is a valuable feature of Amazon Music. Now you can access your favorite songs and playlists anytime, anywhere – even without an internet connection.
