How to Find Downloaded Songs on Spotify on PC/Mac/Android/iOS

Spotify is known for its best-in-class features and intuitive user experience, all combined with a huge collection of music tracks and podcasts. On the long list of its useful features, one of them is that it also allows its subscribed users to download soundtracks on their devices. This comes in handy when you have to put your device into airplane mode or are not in any kind of network coverage.

But do you know where to find downloaded songs on Spotify on PC, Mac, iPhone, or Android device? Well, this article helps you access these files on multiple devices. Moreover, you will also learn how to download music from Spotify even without premium.

Part 1. How to Find Spotify Downloads on iOS/Android

If you are subscribed to Spotify Premium, then the platform allows you to download songs, albums, and entire playlists on your mobile device. You can play Spotify downloads directly on the app. All you need to do is find the Downloaded tab in Your Library. Or you can even check the location storage on your device via Settings on Spotify to find out where downloaded files are being saved. Below are the step-by-step instructions for you.

To find Spotify downloads in the app on your Android or iOS device, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Launch the Spotify app and click Your Library on the bottom right of the screen.

Step 2. Within your library, you will horizontally scroll through the mini tabs, which will be named Albums, Playlists, and Podcasts.

Step 3. When the Downloaded tab appears, tap it. It will show all your downloaded music tracks on your iOS or Android device.

Where Are Downloaded Spotify Songs Stored on iOS/Android

If you want to know the exact download location, Spotify offline files are stored by default in the following folder path on your Android device:

Android/data/com.spotify.mobile.android.ui/files/Spotify cache/Storage/

These files are usually named with a serial number and letters. Keep in mind that they are encrypted cache files and can only be played within the Spotify app. If you are still unsure of the Spotify download location on Android, you can follow the steps below to find it:

Step 1. On your Android device, open the Spotify app.

Step 2. Navigate to "Settings" > "Other" > "Storage" to see the specific location where downloaded Spotify songs are saved currently.

As for iPhone and iPad users, unfortunately, due to iOS's closed system nature, you will not be able to directly find the encrypted cache files of Spotify downloads. You can only access them in the Spotify app under "Your Library" > "Downloaded".

Part 2. How to Find Spotify Downloads on PC

Likewise, Spotify allows you to enjoy offline songs within the app via the Downloaded tab. You can also find these downloads on your PC for management. But keep in mind that you can only listen to them with an active subscription, and the downloaded files can not be played with other media players because the files are encoded. Here we will guide you through the process of accessing Spotify downloads in these 2 ways.

First, let us find your Spotify downloads on your Spotify app installed on your computer:

Step 1. Launch the Spotify app on your computer and click on the Your Library tab on the left side to collapse it.

Step 2. Next, below the library tab are small tabs for Albums, Playlists, and Podcasts . Scroll with your mouse to the right side by clicking > until you find the menu named Downloads .

Step 3. Click the Downloaded Mini tab; all the songs saved on your computer's hard drive will be displayed in the main window of Spotify.

Where Are Downloaded Spotify Songs Stored on PC/MAC

Spotify downloaded songs are saved in a hidden local folder on your Windows or Mac computer, not on its server. Here is the default download location on PC/Mac:

• Windows: C:\Users\[User Name]\AppData\Local\Spotify\Storage
• Mac: C:/Users/[User Name]/Library/Application Support/Spotify/PersistentCache/Storage

If you cannot find your downloaded Spotify songs in the above folders, you can check the exact saving path within the Spotify app settings:

Step 1. Open the Spotify app, click on your profile picture, and go to Settings.

Step 2. Scroll down to the "Storage" section.

Step 3. Look for "Offline storage location". The complete path where Spotify is currently saving your offline downloads will be displayed here.

Part 3. How to Download Spotify Songs as DRM-free Files [without Premium]

Although Spotify enables premium users to download Spotify music, you won't be able to play these songs, if your premium subscription expires. Even if one can locate them, they may find Spotify local files not playing with other media players. That's because Spotify downloads are encoded, users won't be able to play them outside the Spotify app.

This is where TuneFab Spotify Music Converter saves the day, as it allows both Spotify Premium users and Free users to access the huge music library of Spotify. Moreover, it can easily convert these encrypted songs into common MP3 files and also download them. Below are some of its features:

Getting started with TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is extremely easy. Let's first learn how to convert and download Spotify music files on your computer with this remarkable tool.

Step 1. Access Spotify Web Player in TuneFab

After the installation of TuneFab Spotify Music Converter, launch it on your Windows or Mac. Access its built-in Spotify web player and log in with your Spotify account.

Step 2. Add Spotify Music to Download

Completing the sign-in prompt will take you back to the main page of Spotify. From here, navigate to your favorite song or a playlist in Spotify Music. Simply click the "Add to Convert" or "+" icon.

Step 3. Choose Output Format and Quality

In the pop-up window, select the songs you need and change audio format and audio parameters like bitrate and sample rate for the optimal listening experience. Once done, click "Convert Now" to start the conversion.

Step 4. Start Downloading Spotify Songs

TuneFab will download Spotify songs as common audio files at 35X faster speed. Once the conversion is complete, go to the "Local Library" to access your decrypted audio files. Note that the converted files have retained all the metatags and ID3 information from Spotify.

There you have it. After following the above tutorial, you can finally locate and easily play all your favorite Spotify music downloads with any media player on your computer. You can also transfer these unrestricted files to your Android device or import them to your iOS device.

Conclusion

Up to this point, you already know how to view your Spotify downloads on both the app and the local storage. Therefore, you can feel free to play them for offline enjoyment. But it is also a pity that you can not access the downloads once the subscription ends. Using TuneFab Spotify Music Converter solves this problem and enables users to convert their favorite music into popular audio formats even without premium. This gives its users an unparalleled experience of enjoying Spotify music with no restrictions!