How to Listen to Spotify Offline without Premium

Part 1. Can You Listen to Spotify Offline without Premium?

Spotify's free version allows users to stream music online, but it does not provide an official way to download tracks for offline listening. However, there are different methods to bypass this restriction depending on the type of content you want to access offline.

For Songs, Playlists, Albums:

• Free users cannot download individual songs, playlists, or albums for offline listening.
• Even though Spotify allows users to add songs to their library, playback requires an internet connection.
• The only way to listen offline is through unofficial methods such as using a third-party apps, like DRmare Spotify Music Converter to download Spotify songs without Premium.

For Podcasts:

• Unlike songs and albums, Spotify allows all users, including free-tier listeners to download podcasts for offline playback.
• Simply navigate to a podcast episode and tap the "Download" button to download and store Spotify podcasts on your device.
• This is an official feature and does not require a Spotify Premium subscription.

Part 2. How to Listen to Spotify Offline without Premium on PC/Mac

If you'd like to listen to Spotify songs, playlists, or albums offline on your PC or Mac without a Premium subscription, one of the most effective methods is using DRmare Spotify Music Converter. This software allows you to download Spotify individual tracks, full albums, playlists and podcasts for free and listen offline.

It bypasses all the limitations of Spotify. With it, you can convert Spotify to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B local files. This way, you can keep your downloads in a local folder for as long as you want. You can also easily copy or move them to other platforms or devices for offline listening and offline use.

As you know, Spotify free users can only stream music at a maximum bitrate of 128kbps. But if you use DRmare Spotify Music Converter, you can download offline music in Spotify for free at 320kbps. It runs 15x faster conversion speed and maintains lossless sound quality and ID3 tags. All in all, you can listen to music offline with a free Spotify account anytime and anywhere, no internet is required.

How to Listen to Music Offline on Spotify without Premium

Follow the tutorial below to learn how to listen to Spotify songs offline without Premium on Windows and Mac computers. You can use the 'Download' button above to download and install the appropriate version of DRmare Spotify Music Converter according to your computer OS.

Step 1Add Spotify songs to DRmare software

DRmare software supports downloading and converting songs from a Spotify free account. If you don't have a Spotify account, sign up for a new one. Then open DRmare Spotify Music Converter on your computer, and you will see the built-in Spotify Web Player. Tap the "Log In" button to authorize your free account. You can browse your Spotify library, fin favorite songs that you'd like to use offline, and click on the "+" button to load tracks.

Step 2Pick up an output format of Spotify music

DRmare Spotify Music Downloader supports several formats, like MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, and M4B. Please select the output format that meets your requirement best. Besides, you can customize other options like bit rate, output folder and so on. To get the setting window, please hit on the "Menu" bar and choose the "Preferences" option. Then select and touch on the "Conversion" tab.

Step 3Download offline music in Spotify for free

Now, click the "Convert" button from the bottom right and it will download music offline from Spotify without Premium. Wait some time and you can find the downloaded songs by clicking the "Converted" list on the DRmare software. You can then play Spotify songs offline without Premium through any music player on your computer. Next, you can move the converted Spotify songs to any other device for listening offline.

Part 3. How to Listen to Spotify Offline without Premium on Android and iPhone

You've mastered the skill of downloading Spotify songs for offline listening on your computer without a Premium subscription. Now, it's time to take your music on the go! Let's see how to extend that freedom to your Android phone and iPhone via two effective methods.

Way 1. Add Downloaded Spotify Local Files to Your Phone

If you have local music files saved on your computer with the help of DRmare Spotify Music Converter, you can sync them to your phone and play them offline on Android and iPhone. Here's how:

On Android

Step 1. Link your Android phone to your computer through a USB cable or Bluetooth connection.

Step 2. Find the converted Spotify music files on your computer by following the "Output" folder.

Step 3. Drag and drop the Spotify music files to your Android external file folder.

Step 4. Unplug your Android phone from your computer and start using Spotify offline without Premium on Android with any music player.

On iPhone

Step 1. Launch the iTunes application on your computer.

Step 2. Hit "File" > "Add File to Library" and then choose the converted Spotify music files and sync Spotify music to iTunes.

Step 3. Now connect your iPhone with your computer by using a USB cable.

Step 4. Click on your iPhone icon at the top-left of iTunes.

Step 5. Select "Music" under "Settings" and check "Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres" and then select the Spotify file you downloaded. Then click "Sync" to start the synchronization process.

Step 6. After the synchronization process is over, you can go to your iPhone and listen to songs offline on Spotify without Premium.

Way 2: Listen to Music Offline on Spotify without Premium on Android via a Third-Party App

Android users wanting to listen to Spotify offline without a Premium subscription have another options through third-party apps. These apps offer features like offline playback not available to free users on the official Spotify app. Android users can use apps like Spotify X (a modified Spotify version) to download and enjoy music offline without a Premium subscription.

Step 1. Since it's not available on the Google Play Store, you'll need to download the APK file from a trusted source, like https://apkcombo.com/spotify-x/com.spoti.plus/.

Step 2. Enable installation from unknown sources in your Android settings, then install the Spotify X APK.

Step 3. Open the app, browse your favorite songs, playlists, or albums, and click the "Download" button to save them for offline playback on your Android phone.

Part 4. Comparison: Use Spotify Offline without Premium vs with Premium

To help you understand the key differences, here's a comparison between playing Spotify offline with and without a premium subscription.

As you can see above, Spotify only allows its Premium users to download albums and playlists, not singles. What's worse,downloaded playlists can only be played on the Spotify app, and they disappear once your premium subscription expires. Therefore, we recommend you to use DRmare Spotify Music Converter, which allows you to listen to music offline on Spotify without Premium. All downloaded songs can be kept and played on any device.

Part 5. FAQs about Listening to Music Offline on Spotify without Premium

Part 6. In Conclusion

While Spotify Premium offers a hassle-free offline playback feature, free users still have options to listen to Spotify offline without Premium using third-party tools, and podcast downloads. If you frequently need offline access to Spotify music, upgrading to Premium might be worth considering. However, for those who prefer free solutions, using DRmare Spotify Music Converter can be a workaround. It unlocks all Spotify restrictions and lets you keep Spotify music forever and use Spotify offline on any device.