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AnneSexton
May 30, 2025Iron Contributor
How do I download an entire album from Apple Music?
Hi, New to Apple Music and I can't find a download option when I am browsing an album from the Apple Music app on Windows 10 PC. I need some of the songs so I can complete a home project for music c...
AlabamaCypress
May 30, 2025Iron Contributor
If you're an Apple Music subscriber, you can legally download entire albums from Apple Music for offline listening directly through the Apple Music app on your device. Here's how:
How to download an album legally from Apple Music:
- Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC.
- Find the album you want to download.
- Tap or click on the album to open it.
- Tap the download icon (a cloud with a downward arrow) next to the album or individual songs.
- The album will download to your device for offline listening as long as your subscription is active.
To access and download an entire album from Apple Music, you need an active subscription. Downloads are also DRM-protected, meaning they can only be played within the Apple Music app or authorized devices.
If you'd like to keep a permanent copy of your favorite music, consider purchasing the album through the iTunes Store or other authorized retailers.
- Open the iTunes application (make sure it's updated to the latest version).
- Click on the iTunes Store link from the sidebar.
- Use the search bar at the top right to find the album.
- Click on the album to see details.
- Click the price button next to the album.
- Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted.
- Confirm your purchase.
- The album will be added to your music library.