Download Spotify Music with SpotDL: A Comprehensive Guide for Windows Users
Spotify is a popular music streaming platform that offers a vast library of songs from various genres. However, it does not provide a built-in option to download music for offline listening. In this blog post, we will explore SpotDL, a powerful Windows tool that allows you to download Spotify music and build your offline music collection. We will guide you through the process of downloading and setting up SpotDL, enabling you to enjoy your favorite tunes anytime, anywhere.
What is SpotDL?
SpotDL is a command-line tool that leverages the Spotify API to download music from Spotify. It can retrieve tracks, albums, playlists, and even custom search queries, making it a versatile solution for obtaining your desired music directly to your Windows machine.
Prerequisites:
Before we begin, ensure you have the following requirements:
- Windows operating system (SpotDL is specifically designed for Windows).
- Python 3.x installed on your system.
Step 1: Install SpotDL:
To download and install SpotDL, follow these steps:
- Launch the Command Prompt on your Windows machine.
- Type the following command and press Enter to install SpotDL using pip "pip install spotdl"
spotdl web-ui |
- To open the spotify web-ui: "spotdl -web", It will open in your local host. You can only download individual songs using this method.
- Download a Specific Song: spotdl --song "Song Name/Spotify link to the song"
- Download an Entire Album: spotdl --album "Album Name/ Spotify link to the album"
- Download a Playlist: spotdl --playlist "Playlist Name/Spotify link to the playlist"
- Download by Custom Search: spotdl --search "Artist Name Song Name"
Enjoy Your Downloaded Music:
Once SpotDL finishes downloading the desired music, you can find the downloaded tracks in the default output folder or the specified output directory.
Happy downloading and enjoy your favorite Spotify music offline with SpotDL!
Visit the official spotDL GitHub page for more info and download options.
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