How to Add Local Files to Spotify iPhone/Android/Windows/Mac [Latest]

Part 1. How to Add Local Files to Spotify on Windows and Mac

The Spotify desktop app allows you to import music from iTunes, Windows Media Player, and other music folders on your computer. The process to get local files to Spotify is the same across desktop platforms. Let's explore how to add local files to Spotify on Windows here, you can follow the pattern on a Mac.

Step 1. Launch the Spotify app from your Windows or Mac computer. If it is the first time you use it, please sign in with your account name and password or sign up for a new account.

Step 2. On the top right corner, click on the profile icon, and select "Settings" in the dropdown menu.

Step 3. Scroll down the settings window until you see the "Local Files" menu. You should see the sources of music "iTunes", "Downloads", and "Music Library". If you don't want them to show up, just switch the toggle buttons off. Also, please turn on the 'Show Local Files' button.

Step 4. To add a new folder of songs, please click the "ADD A SOURCE" button. Then browse to select the folder where you saved your local music and click "OK".

Step 5. Go back to the left sidebar of Spotify, click "Local Files" playlist and you should see local files on Spotify on desktop here.

Part 2. How to Add Local Files to Spotify on iPhone and Android

To use local files on Spotify on your iPhone or Android device, follow these steps:

Part 3. How to Sync Local Files from Computer to Phone Spotify

If you want to transfer the music files from your computer to Spotify on iPhone/Android. The easiest way is to sync them from your computer to Spotify on your phone directly.

How to Sync Local Files to Spotify on iPhone and Android

Step 1. On your Spotify desktop app, click the "New Playlist" menu. Then insert a name and description for the playlist and click the "Create" button to generate it.

Step 2. To add the local songs you want to sync, right-click the songs under your "Local Files" playlist. And then choose "Add to Playlist" > select the playlist you have just created.

Step 3. Ensure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network or hotspot.

Step 4. Log in to the same Spotify account on your Android or iPhone device.

Step 5. Locate and open the playlist containing the local files. Then toggle the 'Download' button on.

After the downloading finishes, you can now play synced local files on iPhone or Android.

Part 4. How to Keep Spotify Music as Local Audio Files

We've covered how to add local songs to Spotify on various devices. But what if you want to save Spotify songs as local files? By default, Spotify downloads are encoded in a special format and stored as cache files within the app. To save Spotify tracks as local files, you'll need a specialized tool.

DRmare Spotify Music Converter is such a tool. It converts and stores Spotify songs as local audio files. With DRmare, you can easily download and decode Spotify tracks, converting them to common formats like MP3 and FLAC. You can also adjust audio settings such as channel and bit rate.

DRmare Spotify Converter works quickly, allowing for rapid conversion of Spotify music. It maintains the original sound quality and complete metadata of Spotify tracks. Once converted, the Spotify audio is saved as local files on your computer. You can then transfer and use these files on various platforms and devices without restrictions, even offline.

How to Convert and Save Spotify Music as Local Files Forever

Step 1Load Spotify playlists to DRmare

Download and install the DRmare Spotify Music Converter on your computer, then launch it. You'll see the main interface of the DRmare tool. The Spotify app will automatically open when you start the DRmare program. Next, use the Spotify app to search for the songs you want to convert. Simply drag and drop your chosen tracks into the DRmare tool to begin the process.

Step 2Choose the right output format for Spotify music

DRmare allows you to change the audio format of Spotify files, enabling you to use Spotify songs on various platforms without issues. To do this, click the Menu icon in the DRmare tool and select 'Preferences'. A new window will appear. Navigate to the 'Convert' tab to access audio parameter options. Here, you can choose the audio format, sample rate, and other settings for your Spotify music files.

Step 3Download and save Spotify music as local files

Finally, click the 'Convert' button to start downloading and converting Spotify tracks to local files. You'll then find the converted audio files from Spotify on your computer. Click the 'history' icon to view the Spotify songs in both the DRmare tool and on your computer. Afterward, you can freely transfer and add these local Spotify files to other devices or platforms for offline playback.

Part 5. FAQs about Uploading Music to Spotify