How to Clear Cache on Spotify on Windows/Mac/iPhone/Android

Now, the internal storage space of computers and mobile devices has become bigger and bigger. Yet, it is still limited. If you install multiple apps or cache too many temporary local files, your device may run out of space one day. Here we will take the Spotify app as an example. It is the most popular streaming service. But do you know what is cache on Spotify?

In fact, when you listen to a Spotify song, Spotify will keep a copy of the song on your device. And then it will use the cache files to help you stream music files online again more quickly. Or, you can download Spotify music and play cached/downloaded files without using the cellular data of your mobile device. In general, it takes 10% of your disk space for cached data. When the space is full, your mobile device may freeze. So, you may want to delete the temporary files to free up more space.

To be honest, it is not difficult to clear Spotify cache. Yet, if you haven't done that before, you may have no idea on how to do that. And you may wonder what happens if I delete cache on Spotify and where is the data folder. Please don't worry. Here we will offer the ultimate tutorial for you. No matter what devices like Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS device you have, you will find the right way to do that. Just check out the following parts now.

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• Part 1. Clear Spotify Cache on Windows
• Part 2. Clear Spotify Cache on Mac
• Part 3. Clear Spotify Cache on iPhone
• Part 4. Clear Spotify Cache on Android
• More Tips: Download Spotify Songs for Playing Offline
• FAQs about Clearing Spotify Cache
• In Conclusion

Part 1. How to Clear Cache on Spotify on Windows

At first, we will guide you how to delete Spotify cache on your Windows 10 or other Windows computers. Please follow the steps below and begin.

Way 1. Via Spotify App

Step 1. Open the Spotify desktop app and click the downward arrow icon in the top-right corner of the app. And then select "Settings".

Step 2. Scroll down to find and click "SHOW ADVANCED SETTINGS" menu.

Step 3. Check the item "Offline songs storage" to check where your cache files or downloaded files is stored. Also, you can change this to another folder as you want.

See also: Where Does Spotify Download Music to

Step 4. Go to the target folder to select and reduce Spotify storage manually.

Note: Please close the Spotify app to clear all the cached files and folders.

Or, you can go to Spotify app's Settings and click on 'Clear cache' under the Storage section. Then hit on the 'Clear cache' button in the pop-up window again to delete Spotify cache.

Way 2. Via Windows File Explorer

Step 1. Head to 'C:\Users\[Your User Name]\AppData\Local\Spotify\' in your File Explorer.

Step 2. Locate the 'Storage' folder and delete it. Or, click on the 'Users' folder and go to '[Spotify user name]-user'. Then hit on 'local-files.bnk' to delete it.

After that, restart your computer and the Spotify app to play music again.

Note: This method only works for the Spotify app you download from its official website on your computer.

Or, if you download the Spotify app from the Windows Store, then you can refer to the steps below.

Step 1. Type '%appdata%' in the search bar on the bottom bar of your computer's screen. Then open the target folder.

Step 2. Click on 'AppData' in the address bar on the pop-up window. Then hit on the 'Local' folder.

Step 3. Find and press on the 'Packages' folder. Then go to 'SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic_zpdnekdrzrea0'.

Step 4. Double-click on 'LocalCache' and then click on the 'Spotify' folder.

Step 5. Locate and choose 'Data' and then delete it to clear cache on Spotify.

Part 2. How to Delete Spotify Cache on Mac

If you use Spotify on a Mac computer, then you can follow the guide in this part to clear Spotify data and cache.

Step 1. Please start 'Finder' in your computer. Then hit on 'Go' > 'Computer'.

Step 2. Go to '/Users/[Your User Name]/Library/Caches/com.spotify.client/' in your computer's.

Step 3. Click on 'Storage' and move it to 'Trash Bin' to delete cache on Spotify on Mac.

Or, you can head to '/Users/username/Library/Application Support/Spotify/Users/{Spotify username}-user/'. And then click on 'local-files.bnk' to clear Spotify data and cache files.

Part 3. How to Clear Spotify Cache on iPhone/iPad

On iOS devices like iPhone, iPad or else, you can check out the steps below to see how to delete cache on Spotify.

Way 1. By Uninstalling Spotify App

Step 1. Locate and hold the Spotify app from your iPhone main screen until it shakes.

Step 2. Tap the "X" sign beside your app to delete it directly and restart your phone.

Step 3. You can go to the App Store to search and reinstall a fresh copy of Spotify client.

Way 2. Via Spotify App's Settings

Step 1. Open your Spotify app and go to the Settings section.

Step 2. Scroll down to choose the 'Storage' option.

Step 3. Press the 'Clear cache' button to delete Spotify cache.

Way 3. Via Offload App

Step 1. Go to your iPhone's Settings app and choose 'General'.

Step 2. Click on the 'iPhone Storage' option.

Step 3. Pick up 'Spotify' in the list. Or, click on the 'Show All' button if you can't find Spotify.

Step 4. Click on the 'Offload App' button to reduce Spotify storage.

Part 4. How to Delete Spotify Cache on Android

Unlike iPhone, Android offers an elegant way to delete cache easily, you can do that easily without reinstalling. You can also clear cache on Spotify in the Spotify app's settings. Or, you can check the tutorial below to make it.

Step 1. Locate the Spotify app on the screen of your phone. Then long press on its icon and hit on the 'i' icon to get its info menu.

Step 2. You will get a new screen. Here you need to click on 'Storage & cache'.

Step 3. Now, touch the 'Clear cache' button.

Extra Tips: How to Download Music from Spotify for Offline Listening

The above solutions do help us to free up space on our desktops or mobile phones. But it is not a once and for all solution. This means the cache files may return again quickly if you continue to listen to Spotify songs. What is worse is that if you are using cellular data to stream songs online, it could end up costing you an arm and a leg. In this case, you could change the audio quality on the Settings to reduce the data consumption. Yet, that isn't a great way to enjoy music.

But please take it easy, here is a tool that can help. DRmare Spotify Song Converter is an exquisite tool to extract the songs from Spotify app with the original quality. Also, you can change the output audio format for Spotify songs. And this tool can convert audio files at a quick speed. With it, you can transfer Spotify files to other media player for playback offline. As a result, you will reduce storage for your device as well as data usage.

DRmare Spotify Music Converter

• User-friendly interface, easy to backup Spotify playlists/songs for offline listening
• Powerful enough to keep 100% quality of all Spotify tracks, playlists, radio and so on
• Convert Spotify files to MP3, AAC, M4B, M4A, FLAC, WAV for any device
• One-stop solution to download, convert, tidy up and archive Spotify music by album/artist

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Now, check how to use this smart to convert and download audio files from Spotify step by step.

Step 1Import the link of Spotify playlist to DRmare

Launch DRmare Spotify Converter, then drag and drop the link of your playlist from the Spotify app to the DRmare software main screen. This is by far the most efficient way to import the files.

Step 2Set output music format for Spotify tracks

Undoubtedly, MP3 is a best format for most devices, so we'd highly recommend you to set Spotify to MP3 format. Of course, you can choose WAV, FLAC or else if you like to listen lossless songs. You can also adjust the sample rate and more for Spotify songs. After that, press the 'OK' button to apply.

Step 3Download Spotify songs offline

After that, you can navigate the bottom of the software and click "Convert". Then it should start to save all the Spotify music to your local computer in batch with up to 5X speed. Finally, you can move the downloaded Spotify songs to your Android or other devices. And you can delete Spotify app from your device completely so that it won't generate any cache to occupy extra space.

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FAQs about Clearing Cache on Spotify

Q1: What Happens If I Clear Spotify Cache?

A: The Spotify temporary files on your device will be removed. Also, your Spotify settings will be reset. Besides, you will be logged out of Spotify after clearing the cache.

Q2: Why You Need to Clear Cache on Spotify?

A: There are some reasons to why you should clear cache in Spotify. First, it will free up some storage space on your device. Secondly, it will help improve the Spotify app's performance. Also, it will help fix some problems with the Spotify like Spotify crashing or else. More so, it can help reduce the strain of your device's battery and save battery life.

Q3: Is It Safe to Delete Spotify Cache?

A: Yes. This won't delete your Spotify account. It only deletes album thumbnails and removes your search history.

Q4: How to Clear Cache on Spotify Web Player?

A: To do that, you can go to clear cache and delete cookies on your web browser's settings.

In Conclusion

Now, from this post, you get tips how to clear cache on Spotify to free up space on your device. You can do that in detail on your Windows, Mac, Android or iOS device. Besides, you can use the Spotify Music Downloader from DRmare to download and save Spotify songs to your local device with original quality. And then you can move Spotify files to any device for use with ease. Also, you can save storage space for your device.