How to Download Amazon Music to Computer [PC and Mac]

Streaming audio is convenient, but nothing beats the reliability of having your favorite tracks stored directly on your hard drive. Saving your favorite tracks from Amazon Music directly to your hard drive provides a much better listening experience. It saves battery life, prevents buffering, and ensures you play your Amazon music even without an internet connection.

If you are wondering how to download Amazon music to your computer, you have come to the right place. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the exact steps to securely save tracks locally on both PC and Mac. We cover all the bases, from navigating Prime and Unlimited app limits to securing permanent audio files of your purchased songs.

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Part 1. Can I Download Amazon Music/Prime Music to My Computer

Yes, you can indeed download Amazon Music to your computer, but the method depends entirely on your subscription tier. While Prime and Unlimited downloads are strictly locked within the official app, purchasing digital music directly allows you to get unrestricted local audio files.

For Amazon Prime Music

If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber, you already have access to the Prime tier at no additional cost, which includes millions of ad-free songs. While you can stream freely, saving files to your computer is restricted due to recent platform updates. but you can only download All-Access playlists from Amazon Prime for offline playback. Additionally, these files remain strictly locked within the official desktop application and cannot be exported as standard audio files.

For Amazon Unlimited Music

Upgrading to an Unlimited plan unlocks the ability to save any song, album, or playlist for offline listening. You can easily store these tracks directly on your PC or Mac using the official application. However, it is important to remember that these downloads are encrypted cache files rather than standard audio formats. To transfer your streams to other devices or keep them permanently, utilizing a dedicated tool like the DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder is highly recommended to save the raw audio.

For Purchased Amazon Music

Buying songs from Amazon's digital music store provides the ultimate freedom for your offline library. Once you purchase an album or track, you own it outright and can download the raw, DRM-free audio. These purchases can be saved directly to your hard drive and easily imported into other media players like iTunes or Windows Media Player without any restrictions.

Subscription Tier	In-App Offline Playback	Download Music Locally
Amazon Music Free	❌	❌
Amazon Music Prime	✔(All-Access Playlists Only)	❌
Amazon Music Unlimited	✔	❌
Digital Store Purchases	✔	✔

Part 2. How to Download Amazon Prime Music to Computer

Prime members can shuffle play songs on demand from a selection of All-Access playlists and download music from Amazon Prime for offline listening. Note, however, that they are only accessible in the Amazon Music app. Now, let's see how to do that.

Amazon Prime Music Download to PC and Mac

Step 1. Open the Amazon Prime Music app and sign in to your Amazon Prime account.

Step 2. Click on the 'All-Access Playlists' tab from the 'Home' screen. Find the songs that you'd like to download and click the "+" button to add them to your Amazon Music library.

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Step 3. Click on the 'three-dot' icon and select 'Download' to download All-Access Playlists to your Amazon Music app.

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Limitations:

Songs downloaded from Amazon Prime Music can only be accessed in the Amazon Music app.
It is not possible to export or transfer Amazon Music to other applications or devices.
It is not possible to copy Amazon Music to USB or other external storage.

Part 3. How to Save Amazon Music Unlimited to Desktop

Amazon Music Unlimited offers a vast library of songs, albums, and playlists for music enthusiasts, and the ability to download your favorite tunes on compatible devices, including computers. Here, we will walk you through the process of downloading Amazon Music Unlimited to your Windows and macOS computer, allowing you to enjoy your favorite tracks even without an internet connection.

Unlimited Amazon Music Download to PC and Mac

Step 1. Make sure you have the Amazon Music app for PC or Mac installed on your computer. If you haven't already, you can download it from the official Amazon website. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Step 2. Launch the Amazon Music app and sign in with your Amazon Music Unlimited account credentials.

Step 3. Explore the vast catalog of music available on Amazon Music Unlimited. Browse through genres, artists, and playlists to find the songs you want to download.

Step 4. When you find a song, album, or playlist you want to download, look for the download option. This is usually indicated by a download icon or a "Download" button located near the track or album.

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Step 5. Click on the "Download" to save Amazon Music on your Mac or PC. The Amazon Music app will display the progress of your downloads. Depending on the size of the files and your internet connection speed, this process may take a few minutes.

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Limitations:

You can use these Amazon Music downloads on authorized devices via its app.
When your Amazon Music Unlimited expires, all songs will be disappeared from your library automatically. You can't listen to them offline anymore.

Part 4. How to Download Amazon Music to PC and Mac Locally

How to Download Amazon Music to PC and Mac Locally

If you are using a subscription plan, you have to draw support from a third-party tool to download Amazon Music to your local computer. DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder is such a tool to download both Amazon Prime Music and Amazon Unlimited Music to PC and Mac locally. The Amazon Music download quality could be 100% original. And it can keep all ID3 tags, including album cover, title and so on in Amazon Music songs. The best thing is that it won't even require a subscription to Amazon Music, and you can listen to Amazon Music offline anywhere.

Besides, you can choose the output format of Amazon Prime Music as MP3, FLAC, M4A, M4B, AIFF, and WAV. After the conversion, you can get rid of all the restrictions of Amazon Music. You can access the converted Amazon Prime Music songs even if there is no Amazon Music app on any platform or device. You can freely transfer them to other memories, burn them to CDs, etc.

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It boasts a conversion speed of up to 15X, so you don't need to worry about it being time-consuming. Now, go through the "Download" link above and install this excellent Amazon Music downloader app for Mac or PC for free!

Step 1Customize Output Format for Amazon Music: Tap the 'Preferences' icon > 'Conversion' option from the 'Menu' icon at the top-right corner. There you can personalize the conversion parameters like output file format, sample rate, etc. for Amazon Prime Music. For the output format, you can choose from MP3, FLAC, WAV and more as you want.

Step 2Add Amazon Music Songs to DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder: Tap the 'Amazon Music' option to launch the Amazon Music Downloader program. Authorize your Amazon Music account and add Amazon Music songs to it by clicking the 'Add' > 'Add to List' button.

Step 3Get Amazon Music Download to PC and Mac: Now, click the 'Convert' button to start to export playlists from Amazon Music. Then wait it until the downloading process completes. Once the conversion completed, you can touch the 'Converted' icon at the top-right corner to see the downloaded Amazon Music files.

Bonus Tips: Recording Amazon Music on Computer:

If you encounter a specific track that isn't available for download, or if you want to capture live radio and exclusive podcasts, using a recorder tool is a reliable fallback. Use a recorder tool like DRmare Audio Capture for its convenience and automatic tagging, or Audacity if you are on a budget and don't mind a steeper learning curve. For building a large library quickly, stick to the high-speed DRmare Amazon Music Converter.

Part 5. Exporting Purchased Amazon Music as MP3 Files

If you have purchased songs or album from the digital Amazon Music store, you can also download Amazon Music purchases officially and locally. Now follow the steps below to learn how to do this.

By Amazon Music App

Step 1. Launch the Amazon Music app on your PC or Mac.

Step 2. Click on the 'Library' tab at the top and then choose 'Purchased'.

select purchased amazon music songs

Step 3. Now you can see all your purchased songs and you can click on the 'Download' icon next to the song to download Amazon Music on PC and Mac.

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By Amazon Music Web Player

Step 1. Open the Amazon Music web player on your computer.

Step 2. Go to 'Library' and then find the songs or albums you want to download and click 'Download'.

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Step 3. Click 'No thanks, just download music files directly' when you are prompted to install the application. Then choose 'Save' when it asks you to open or save the music files.

Part 6. FAQs about Amazon Music Download on PC and Mac

Where Are Amazon Music Downloads Stored on PC and Mac?

To access downloaded Amazon Music via the subscription, you can go to the Settings > "Music Management" > "Download Location" to find it.

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Can I Download Amazon Music to MP3?

It's not able to download Amazon Music to MP3 officially unless you have purchased items. If you'd like to download MP3 files, you can get help from a professional Amazon Music downloader, like DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder.

Is There a Amazon Music Download Limit on Mac and PC?

Yes. The number of songs or albums you can download might be restricted. What's more, Amazon Music typically limits the number of devices on which you can download and store music.

Part 7. Amazon Music Download Methods Comparison

Feature	Prime & Unlimited	Purchased Music Only	DRmare Audio Recorder	Audio Recorders (Audio Capture)
Offline Playback	Only via Amazon App	Any Media Player	Any Media Player	Any Media Player
Output Format	Encrypted Cache (DRM)	MP3	MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, M4B, AIFF.	MP3, M4A, M4B, AIFF, WAV, FLAC
Download Speed	Standard	Standard	Up to 15X Batch Conversion	1:1 Real-time
Keep After Subscription	❌	✔	✔	✔
Batch Downloading	✔	❌(album by album)	✔	✔

Now you have learned the comprehensive ways to download Amazon Music to your PC and Mac computers. You can get offline Amazon Music files from a subscription or purchase.

But, it's better to use DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder to download and convert all Amazon Music to FLAC, WAV, MP3, and other common audio files at 15X speed. With it, you can burn Amazon Music to CD, transfer Amazon Music to other devices, listen to Amazon Music offline on any platform, and keep it forever. It is the best helper for you to enjoy Amazon Music!