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How to download tidal music to computer as mp3?
I just found a couple of interesting songs, albums and playlists on Tidal but I am unable to buy a premium as the credit card is not accepted by Tidal payment. Is there a safe way to let me download ...
Tidal is now a very popular music service for providing high quality tracks and albums. A lot of people want to download Tidal music to mp3, but the process depends on your subscription type and whether you want official downloads or recordings.
Official Tidal Downloads (Requires Subscription)
Tidal HiFi Plus Subscription:
- Only HiFi Plus (or older "Premium" plans) allows offline downloads for tracks, albums, or playlists.
- Downloads are encrypted (DRM-protected) and can only be played in the Tidal app (not transferable).
Download Songs from Tidal Music:
- Open the Tidal desktop app (Windows/macOS).
- Find the music you want (album, playlist, or track).
- Click the download icon (downward arrow) to save for offline listening.
Download Quality
- HiFi (FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz)
- Master (MQA, up to 24-bit/96kHz) – Requires Tidal desktop app and compatible DAC.
By the way, if you want DRM-free files (MP3/FLAC) to play outside Tidal, you'll need third-party tools to help you download tidal music to computer.