How to listen to music offline on Spotify?

To listen to music offline on Spotify, you first need to download a playlist, then enable the offline mode in the parameters.

This feature is available only to subscribers Spotify Premium, and it only takes a few minutes on both mobile and desktop.

1. Download content for offline listening

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

Before turning on offline mode, you need to save your music to your library. On Spotify, the download takes place at the playlist or album level, never track by track.

Download a playlist on your mobile device (Android and iOS)

• First, add the song to a playlist, because it is not possible to download individual tracks.
  

  

• Open the playlist, then tap the icon shaped like DOWN ARROW to start downloading all the tracks.
  

  

• A green arrow appears next to each track once the content is available offline.

Download to computer (Windows, Mac or the desktop app)

The process is the same on a computer. Open the playlist from your account, then click the icon shaped like DOWN ARROW at the top of the list to start the download. To learn more about installing the app, check out our guide on Spotify on Mac.

By default, Spotify Download only in Wi-Fi to save your mobile data. You can allow the download via mobile data in the settings, but it uses up your data plan quickly.

Also, remember to check your storage space before starting a download. For more details, see our article on how to download music from Spotify.

2. Turn on offline mode for Spotify

Once your tracks have downloaded, you can force Spotify to read only the recorded content. The method varies slightly depending on the device, but it remains very simple in both cases.

On your mobile

Here are the steps for the mobile app (Android as iOS) :

• Press your profile photo at the top, then go to Preferences and privacy.
  

  

• Select Reading on iOS, Where Data saving and offline mode on Android.
  

  

• Activates the Offline Mode by flipping the switch to WE.
  

  

The content you haven't downloaded will then appear gray. You can't run it again until you're reconnected to the internet.

On computer

On the application Spotify to Windows, here are the steps to follow:

• Click on the 3 horizontal points at the top of the screen.
  

  

• Go to File.
  

  

• Click on Offline Mode to activate it.

On Mac, open the menu Spotify in the top bar, then enable offline mode. All content that hasn't been downloaded will then become gray and cannot be read.

3. View content offline

You can find all your downloaded tracks in your library on Spotify. Songs, albums, and saved playlists are all there, and they're easy to find thanks to the little green arrow displayed to their right.

Once offline mode is enabled, you can listen to Spotify on a plane, on the subway, or in an area with no cell service, without using any mobile data.

Please note this important point: you must connect Spotify to the Internet at least once every 30 days to keep your downloads active. After this period, your offline tracks will expire and become unplayable until you reconnect.

Also, remember to keep an eye on your storage : You can free up space by deleting a playlist you've already listened to, right from your library. And if you want to spend less to enjoy this feature, find out how pay less on Spotify Premium.

FAQs

How do I quit offline mode?

Just follow the same steps you used for activation. Go back to the settings of Spotify, then flip the switch Offline Mode on OFF. The app will then reconnect to the internet, and you'll have access to the entire catalog again.

Why does the offline mode in Spotify Doesn't work?

There are several possible reasons why offline mode isn't working properly. Here are the steps to follow, in order:

• Make sure you're not logged in on more than five machines using the same account.
• Make sure your Premium subscription is still active and that the payment is up to date.
• Disables apps that automatically drain the hidden from your phone.
• Turn off the mode battery saving, which may prevent offline reading.

If your downloaded tracks have disappeared, it's often due to the 30-day no-login rule. Reconnect to Wi-Fi to reactivate your library. As a last resort, reinstall Spotify, then restart the download of your playlists.

Can I listen to music offline with a free account?

No. Offline listening is available only to subscribers. Spotify Premium (Individual, Duo, Family, or Student). With a free account, you can listen online, with ads.

Third-party tools promise to recover the titles, but these methods violate the usage policy for Spotify and can lead to suspension of your account. They also pose a problem with regard to copyright.

The safest option is still to sign up for a subscription Spotify Premium. If the price is holding you back, know that there are also alternatives such as download a song on Deezer, or compare the offers in our comparison guide Spotify or Deezer.

What are the conditions for using offline mode?

To use this offline listening feature, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have a Premium subscription active (Individual, Duo, Family, or Student).
• Make sure you have an internet connection to start the download, then log back in at least once every 30 days.
• Keep at least 1 GB of storage space free on your device.
• Do not exceed limit of five devices associated with the account.

Always download your playlists in Wi-Fi so you don't use up your data allowance. You can also allow downloads via mobile data in the settings if you have no other choice. To check the current rules, see the Spotify's official help page on listening offline.