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marilynroe
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May 27, 2025

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 ...
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calvinlidge
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May 27, 2025

Install RedSea free Tidal music downloader. RedSea​​ is a ​​command-line tool​​ that lets you download music from ​​Tidal​​ in high-quality formats (MP3, FLAC, or MQA) without using the official Tidal app. It’s an open-source project designed for users who prefer terminal-based tools over graphical interfaces.

How RedSea Works​​

Connects to Tidal’s API​​ (like the official app) to fetch stream URLs.
​​Decrypts & Downloads​​ the audio in your chosen format.
​​Saves files locally​​ with proper metadata.

How to download songs from Tidal to computer

RedSea runs on ​​Node.js​​, so install it first:

node --version npm --version

Install RedSea​ so you can download music from Tidal to mp3 on computer.

npm install -g redsea

Now, you can start downloading tidal music to computer.

redsea [Tidal-URL] --format mp3

Note:​​

  1. Requires a ​​Tidal HiFi or HiFi Plus subscription​​ for best quality (FLAC/MQA).
  2. Free accounts are limited to ​​lower-quality streams​​.

 

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