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Spotify is one of the world's largest music streaming services, with over 100 million songs and many users. There are times when you want to download music from Spotify, such as when you can't listen to music on the train because of poor network connection or when you want to enjoy your favorite songs on an airplane. However, Spotify offers two pricing plans, a free plan and a premium plan (980 yen per month), and you need to subscribe to the premium plan to download music.

This article will explain in detail how to download Spotify music for free. If you want to enjoy music offline while saving money without subscribing to a premium plan, please try the method in this article.

Download Spotify for free

Method 1: Download music for free with Spotify app (for first-time users)

On Spotify,Free Plan"and"Premium Plan" We offer two types of pricing plans. The presence or absence of advertisements, availability of download function, sound quality, etc. differ depending on the plan.

Comparison chart of Spotify's free and premium plans

Plan Type Free Plan Premium Plan
Fee free 980 yen per month
Sound quality Up to 160kbps Up to 320kbps
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Next/Previous Song Up to 6 times per hour Unlimited
Music downloads Not possible Possible
Offline playback Not possible Possible

Spotify's free plan does not allow you to download music or play it offline. Downloading songs is a feature exclusive to Spotify Premium members,First-time users get a one-month free trialTherefore, new users can download Spotify music for free for one month without any cost if they sign up for the premium plan and then cancel it immediately.

Steps to download music with Spotify app

step 1Enter the artist name and song title you want to download in the search bar of the Spotify app.

Step 2, find and select the album you want to download.

Step 3, and click the Download button.

Download music with Spotify app

However, after the one-month free trial period ends, the download function will no longer be available unless you purchase a subscription. Also, due to DRM protection, songs that have already been downloaded cannot be played offline. In addition, content downloaded with the Spotify app may be erased if you do not connect to the Internet once every 30 days, so regular online authentication is required.

Method 2: Download Spotify Music for Free (No Premium) with Professional Tools

To download Spotify songs, you need a professional music conversion software "StreamByte for Music" is recommended. With this software, you can listen to music on Spotify regardless of whether you have a free plan or a premium plan.Remove DRM protectionYou can do it from SpotifyLossless Sound QualityYou can convert and download songs to your computer in MP3 format.There is no shelf lifeYou don't need to authenticate once every 30 days, and you can play it freely even after canceling your membership. In addition, even if you are using Spotify's free plan,Without adsA major feature is the ability to convert and store music locally.

You can also listen to your favorite Spotify songs, albums, and playlists.Bulk downloadFunctions for searching song titles, artist names, album names, etc.Edit ID3 tag information freelyYou can try out all the features of "StreamByte for Music" for free, so please download it and try it out.

StreamByte for Music

StreamByte for Music

This is the perfect music converter for those who want to enjoy streaming music with the original sound quality. It supports multiple music platforms and allows you to save music while maintaining high sound quality.

Main functions and features of StreamByte for Music

  • You can download multiple songs, albums, and playlists from Spotify at once.
  • You can download Spotify music at 35x faster speed with high efficiency while maintaining the original sound quality.
  • Convert and save Spotify songs up to 320kbps
  • Since music can be saved in common formats such as MP3, AAC, WAV, and FLAC, you can freely play, edit, and transfer downloaded music.
  • Equipped with the function to edit and save ID3 tag information such as song title and artist name

Steps to download Spotify music with StreamByte for Music

step 1After launching StreamByte for Music and logging in, you will see eight music streaming services on the main screen. Select Spotify from the list.

Select Spotify

Step 2Log in to Spotify with your account, search for the music you want to download in the search bar and click the "Add to Convert List" button, or directly drag and drop the music to the right sidebar.

Click the "Add to conversion list" button

Step 3You can change the output format, sampling rate, bit rate and other settings according to your preference. You can also specify the directory to save the converted music files.

Specify the destination to save the music files

Step 4Once you're done adjusting the settings, click the "Convert All" button. You can see the progress of your music download in the "Converting" tab. Once the download is complete, you can view the converted music in the "Converted" tab.

Download progress

"StreamByte for MusicBy following the simple steps above, even if you are a Spotify free member, you can convert and download music to your computer using Spotify Music Converter.High quality sound at 320kbpsConvert Spotify songs to MP3 and other common formats while maintaining the original quality, so you can listen to them on your smartphone, tablet, iPod, etc.Playable on a variety of devices and playersIn this software,Free trialWe have prepared a variety of options, so please give them a try.

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Method 3: Download Spotify songs for free using online converter (low security)

"SpotiDownloader" is a free app that allows you to easily download Spotify music.Online siteThe biggest feature is,No account registration requiredIt supports Japanese and has a simple and intuitive interface, so even beginners can easily operate it. You can also download multiple songs at once.Bulk download functionis also useful.

However, there are some restrictions. The supported formats areMP3 onlyIt does not support high quality sound. In addition, when downloading an album or playlist, you mustadvertisementYou need to watch it. Also, the site itselfUnstableHowever, there is also the disadvantage that the download success rate is low.

How to download Spotify songs with "SpotiDownloader"

step 1Open the Spotify app and find the song you want to download. Tap "..." on the right and select "Copy Link" from the share button.

Step 2Paste the copied link into the search bar of "SpotiDownloader". Click on the "Download" button to start processing the link.

Step 3Once the process is complete, click the Download button next to the song you want to download to save the Spotify songs.

SpotiDownloader main screen

While the free Spotify online music download site is convenient, it has some drawbacks, such as no guarantee of security and a lot of ads. To solve these problems, we recommend using a music download software that supports 320kbps high quality sound, has no ads, and is highly reliable in terms of security.StreamByte for Music" is recommended.

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Spotify Music Download FAQ

Is there a storage limit for music downloaded using the Spotify app?

Spotify's music download feature and offline playback are benefits exclusive to premium members. If you cancel your membership, not only will you no longer be able to use the download feature, but you will also no longer be able to play songs that you have already downloaded offline. Please also note that if you do not connect the Spotify app to the Internet for more than 30 days, your downloaded songs may be erased.

If you want to enjoy the songs downloaded from Spotify without any restrictions, we recommend using the professional music converter introduced in this article.StreamByte for MusicPlease try it out. With this software,Download Spotify songs in MP3 formatThis means that the music you save has no expiration date or device restrictions and can be played anytime, anywhere.

Where do Spotify downloads songs get saved?

You can check where your downloaded songs are stored in the app. Specifically, they will appear as downloaded playlists or albums in the "My Library" tab of the PC or mobile app. They are protected by DRM (digital copyright protection technology) and cannot be accessed directly from your device's file system.

Can I download just one song on Spotify?

Spotify does not allow you to download individual songs from the search page, only single, album, or playlist downloads. As a workaround, you can create a new playlist in the Spotify app and add only the one song you want to download.

A more convenient way is to use "StreamByte for Music" is recommended. With this software, you can download Spotify music on a single song basis, as well as download multiple songs, albums, and playlists at once.

summary

In this article, we have introduced three ways to download Spotify music for free: using the download function of the Spotify app, using professional music download software, and using online music conversion sites. Please compare and consider the features and precautions of each method and choose the one that suits your needs.

Among them, we recommend using specialized music download software that is compatible with Spotify.StreamByte for MusicBy using this app, even free Spotify members can download songs in MP3, AAC, WAV, and other formats while maintaining the original sound quality. Downloaded music can be played offline without restrictions, and can also be played on various devices such as smartphones and iPods. It also has a function to download albums and playlists in bulk, making music downloading more efficient.

A free trial version of "StreamByte for Music" is available, so please download it and try it out.

StreamByte for Music

StreamByte for Music

This is the perfect music converter for those who want to enjoy streaming music with the original sound quality. It supports multiple music platforms and allows you to save music while maintaining high sound quality.

Born in Tokyo. Studied music culture at Tokyo Woman's Christian University, and after graduating, worked in the music distribution and download industry, gaining experience as an editor and writer. Has a deep understanding of a wide range of music genres, from rock, J-POP, classical, and metal, and is familiar with major services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

He has written over 300 articles, with a total of 6 million page views. He strives to provide accurate and easy-to-understand information so that readers can enjoy music more conveniently and safely. He currently writes articles for the StreamByte editorial department, focusing on how to use and utilize music download and conversion software.

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