How to Download Songs on Spotify without Premium on iPhone

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Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming platforms in the world, offering millions of tracks to its users. However, to download songs on Spotify, you need a Premium subscription that charges a monthly fee. This puts many people off from enjoying their favorite songs offline. Fortunately, there are ways you can download songs on Spotify on your iPhone without a Premium subscription.

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The Challenge of Downloading Songs on Spotify without Premium on iPhone

The biggest obstacle you face when trying to download songs on Spotify without a Premium subscription is there no official way to do so. Spotify only allows Premium users to download songs to listen to offline. Without the subscription, you can only stream music online. However, there are some workarounds that can help you download songs for offline listening.

Things You Need to Prepare

Before you start downloading your favorite songs on Spotify, you need to prepare a few things, including:

1. An iPhone or iPad
2. A reliable internet connection
3. A Spotify account (free or premium)
4. A third-party tool or app (such as Musify) for downloading songs

Method 1: Using Musify

Musify is a third-party app that allows you to download songs from Spotify for free, even if you don’t have a Premium subscription. Here’s how to do it:

1. Download and install Musify on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store
2. Open Spotify and find the song you want to download
3. Tap the three dots (…) next to the song and select "Share."
4. Choose "Copy Link" from the options.
5. Open Musify and tap the search icon at the bottom.
6. Paste the link into the search bar.
7. Tap the Download button next to the song to start the download process.
8. Once downloaded, you can find the song in the "Downloads" folder on your phone.

Method 2: Using Shortcuts App

Shortcuts is an inbuilt app on iPhones that allows you to automate various functions on your device, including downloading songs on Spotify without a Premium subscription. Here’s how:

1. Open the Shortcuts app and tap "Create Shortcut."
2. Tap "Add Action" and search for "Convert to MP3."
3. Add the "Get Contents of URL" action and paste the Spotify song link into the input box.
4. Add the "Get Audio Tracks" action.
5. Add the "Save File" action and select where you want to save the file.
6. Name your shortcut and tap "Done."
7. Go back to your Spotify app and find the song you want to download.
8. Tap the three dots (…) next to the song and select "Share."
9. Choose "Shortcuts" and select the shortcut you created to start downloading the song.

Method 3: Using Siri Shortcuts

If you frequently download songs from Spotify without a Premium subscription, you can create a shortcut using Siri Shortcuts for quick access.

1. Open the Shortcuts app and tap "Create Shortcut."
2. Add the "URL" action, paste the Spotify song link into the input box, and select "Done."
3. Add the "Find Music" action and connect it with the URL action.
4. Add the "Save Music" action and choose the folder where you want to save the song.
5. Name your shortcut and tap "Done."
6. Go to your iPhone’s "Settings" app and navigate to "Siri & Search."
7. Tap "All Shortcuts" and enable the shortcut you just created.
8. Go back to Spotify and find the song you want to download.
9. Say, "Hey Siri, download the song," and Siri will run the shortcut to download the song.

Why Can’t I Download Songs on Spotify without Premium on iPhone?

1. Spotify only allows Premium subscribers to download songs for offline listening.
2. To download songs from Spotify without a Premium subscription, you need to use third-party apps or tools, which are not officially supported by Spotify.
3. The use of third-party apps or tools to download songs from Spotify is against the company’s terms and conditions.