Can you download Amazon Music to iPhone? Yes. You can install the Amazon Music app directly from the App Store on your iPhone running iOS 16 or later, then save your favorite tracks for offline listening with a supported subscription. If you need standard audio files, you can also download purchased MP3s or convert eligible Amazon Music content on your computer and sync the resulting files to your iPhone.
Short Answer: How to Get Amazon Music on iPhone Offline
- For Amazon Music Prime/Unlimited Titles: Open the eligible song, album, or playlist and tap the download icon. 👉 See details
- For Purchased MP3 Files: Filter your "Purchased" list in "Library" and tap "Download". 👉 See details
- For Local Audio Files: Use a reliable third-party tool on your PC to create copies of Amazon Music content, then transfer to iPhone via Finder or Apple Devices. 👉 See details
Method 1. Download Amazon Music to iPhone via the Official App
The simplest way to listen to Amazon Music offline on an iPhone is to use the official Amazon Music app. Before you start, note that what you can download depends heavily on your subscription plan:
| Plan/Content | What you can download offline | Notes |
| Amazon Music Free | Nothing | Ad-supported streaming only |
| Amazon Music Prime | All-Access Playlists only, a set of playlists you can play on demand and download | Most of the Prime catalog plays in shuffle mode only |
| Amazon Music Unlimited/Standard | Full catalog, any supported song, album, or playlist | The Amazon Music Unlimited Single Device plan is not included |
| Purchased songs | Eligible songs/albums bought from the Amazon Digital Music Store | No subscription required |
Tips: If you are using an iPad instead, see our guide on How to Download Amazon Music to iPad for the tablet-specific workflow.
How to Download Amazon Music Prime/Unlimited for Offline Listening
If you have subscribed to Amazon Music Prime, Standard, or Unlimited, you can download Amazon Music songs on supported devices directly. Here's a detailed guide on how to download Amazon Music to an iPhone with an active subscription:
Step 1. Run the Amazon Music app on your iPhone. Sign in with an eligible Amazon Music account.
Step 2. Search and select the song, album, or playlist you wish to download to your iPhone for streaming offline. Alternatively, head to the "Library" and choose the tracks you've collected.
Step 3. Once access to the title or album, tap "..." > "Download", and the selected content will be downloaded for offline listening.
Step 4. Navigate to "Library" to filter "Downloaded", where you can check the downloaded content.
Important:Downloaded subscription-based Amazon Music content is managed within the Amazon Music app rather than provided as standard audio files. It is not available as a normal file that you can transfer to another music player, and access depends on your subscription.
How to Download Purchased Amazon Music Songs
For purchased music, it is usually sold and saved in MP3 format, which is different from songs downloaded through a subscription. Moreover, whether you're a subscriber or not, you can directly buy music from the Amazon online store and download it to the official app on your iPhone. Here are the steps.
Step 1. Open Amazon Music on your iPhone and click the "Library" tab at the bottom.
Step 2. Filter the purchased songs or albums and tap the "..." icon.
Step 3. Select "Download" in the pop-up to download music from Amazon Music to your iPhone.
Important: Because of Apple's iOS sandbox, even purchased digital tracks downloaded through the official app are stored as encrypted in-app cache files rather than as MP3 files you can access directly. If you need more ways to export Amazon Music into standard MP3 audio files, view our guide: How to Convert Amazon Music to MP3
Method 2. Download on Computer and Sync Amazon Music to iPhone
If you want to use Amazon Music offline on your iPhone flexibly, downloading the files on a computer first and syncing them to your iPhone is a workaround worth considering.
App Offline Files vs. Synced Local Files
| Feature | App Offline Files (Method 1) | Synced Local Files (Method 2) |
| Source | Downloaded inside Amazon Music app | Converted from Amazon Music on your computer |
| File Type | Encrypted DRM Cache | Unprotected MP3 / M4A / WAV |
| Storage Location on iPhone | Hidden inside Amazon Music App | iPhone local storage |
| Playback |
Amazon Music App Only | Playable in iOS Music app and other audio players |
| After subscription ends | Inaccessible | Still works |
| Transferable? | No | Yes |
| Best for | Simple offline listening | Building and managing a local music collection |
Disclaimer: Please ensure you comply with Amazon Music's Terms of Use and local copyright laws in your region before converting. We do not encourage or condone the unauthorized distribution or commercial use of copyrighted music.
Convert Amazon Music to Mac/Windows as Local Audio Files
To get local audio files rather than Amazon Music's app-managed offline downloads, you can first use a desktop workflow on a Mac or Windows PC.
TuneFab Amazon Music Converter is a desktop tool for Windows and Mac, working with Amazon Music Free, Prime, Standard, and Unlimited. It can download and extract Amazon Music songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts into regular local audio files on your computer. This tool preserves high audio quality and lets you pick output formats like MP3. Once conversion finishes, the saved audio files sit locally on your Mac or Windows folder, ready to sync to iPhone.
Key Features of TuneFab Amazon Music Converter
- Integrates the official Amazon Music web player, allowing direct song searches and downloads
- Supports audio formats like MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC for cross-device compatibility.
- Provides customizable output quality options, up to 320kbps and 48kHz.
- Retains metadata such as artist, title, and album cover for easier local file management.
- Features batch downloading with accelerated conversion speeds (up to 35X).
Below, we will show you how to download Amazon Music for iPhone syncing on a Windows PC. If you are using a Mac, go to the guide: How to Download Amazon Music to Mac for detailed instructions.
Step 1. Log in to Amazon Music Web Player in TuneFab
Install TuneFab Amazon Music Converter first. Then open it and enter the built-in Amazon Music Web Player to log in to your Amazon Music account.
Step 2. Select Amazon Music to Download
Feel free to browse any Amazon Music tracks, albums, and playlists you like to download. Then, click the floating "+" icon or "Add to Convert" to add selected music to the conversion queue.
Step 3. Configure Output Parameters
Click "Setting" when you are in the "Converting" tab. Choose output format, bitrate, sample rate, and output locations based on your needs.
Step 4. Download Amazon Music to Your Computer
Click the "Convert All" button, and TuneFab Amazon Music Converter will download all Amazon Music songs for you in no time. Once done, go to "Local Library" and click on the folder icon to pinpoint the local saving folder. All successful downloads are ready to be transferred to your iPhone.
How to Transfer Local Amazon Music Files to iPhone from Windows
On current Windows 10/11, Apple uses the Apple Devices app for managing and syncing an iPhone. If your system still uses iTunes, you can continue with it, but the Apple Devices app is the current official tool.
Using the Apple Devices App
Step 1. Open the Apple Devices app on your Windows PC and connect your iPhone via USB cable.
Step 2. Select your iPhone, then click Music in the left sidebar.
Step 3. Check "Sync music onto (your iPhone name)" and select "Entire music library" or "Selected artists, albums, genres, and playlists".
Step 4. Choose titles from the list and click "Apply" to start syncing local Amazon Music files to iPhone.
Using iTunes (Windows 7-10):
Step 1. Open iTunes on the computer and click "File" > "Add File to Library".
Step 2. Locate the save folder in TuneFab and import the downloaded Amazon music to iTunes.
Step 3. Connect your iPhone to iTunes with a cable. Then click the device icon and select "Music".
Step 4. Check the box for "Sync Music" as well as its following option, "Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres".
Step 5. Click "Sync" or "Apply" to transfer downloaded Amazon Music to your iPhone.
How to Sync Converted Amazon Music to iPhone on Mac
Step 1. Use a cable to connect your iPhone to a Macbook. If prompted on your iPhone screen, tap "Trust This Computer" and enter your passcode.
Step 2. Open Finder, choose your device in the left sidebar and click "Music" in the main interface.
Step 3. Tick "Sync music onto (your iPhone name)". Under it, choose to copy the entire music library or specific titles.
Step 5. Search or check the songs you want to save on your iPhone. After that, hit "Apply" to transfer Amazon music to iPhone.
FAQs about Downloading Amazon Music to iPhone
Here are two more FAQs surrounding how to download Amazon music to iPhone. If you still get some confusion, please read and see if they can help you out.
Where are Amazon Music offline downloads stored on iPhone?
When you download songs directly inside the official Amazon Music iOS app, the files are stored in an encrypted sandbox directory, which is not accessible. For the specific save path, you can check the Amazon Music download location to learn more information.
Why can't I download Amazon Music on my iPhone?
If you have upgraded to an eligible Amazon Music subscription but still fail to download Amazon Music to your iPhone, please check whether you are running into the following issues:
- Poor network conditions. Try to reconnect to a faster Wi-Fi network
- Insufficient storage. Go to "Settings" > "General" > "iPhone Storage" to ensure you have enough free space available.
- Outdated app version or iOS. Ensure your iPhone is running iOS 16.0 or later and update your Amazon Music app from the App Store.
- Have corrupted Amazon Music app cache files. Uninstall and reinstall the app.
- If the general fixes above do not help, reach out to the Amazon Music Customer Support team for more help.
Can I download purchased Amazon Music to iPhone without the app?
No. You cannot directly download purchased Amazon Music as MP3 files to your device using the Amazon Music web player on an iPhone. To get true MP3 files onto your phone, it is advisable to get them on your computer first and then sync them to your iPhone.
Can I download Amazon Music to my iPhone without a subscription?
Yes, but only if you buy the songs/albums as digital MP3s from the Amazon Store. If you are on the Amazon Music Free tier, offline downloading is disabled within the app.
What to do if synced music is unavailable offline on iPhone?
If synced Amazon Music files cannot be played offline on your iPhone, try these troubleshooting steps:
1. Check the local files: Make sure the converted music files are still available on your Mac or Windows PC and can be played normally.
2. Check the sync status: Connect your iPhone to your computer and confirm that the selected songs are included in the music sync settings.
3. Check iPhone storage: Make sure your iPhone has enough free space to store the synced music files.
4. Sync the files again: If the songs are still missing, reconnect your iPhone and run the sync again through Finder on Mac or Apple Devices on Windows.
5. Check offline playback: After syncing, open the Music app on your iPhone and confirm that the songs are available for playback without an internet connection.
Conclusion
When it comes to how to download Amazon Music to iPhone, you can either subscribe to Amazon Music Prime, Standard, or Unlimited, or purchase eligible songs and albums through the Amazon Digital Music Store. However, both methods are primarily intended for offline playback within the Amazon Music app rather than providing standalone MP3 audio files.
If you prefer more flexibility in managing and using local audio files, you can instead prepare your music on a Mac or Windows PC using a third-party tool such as TuneFab Amazon Music Converter, then transfer the resulting files to your iPhone using Finder or Apple Devices.
