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zukus
Jul 11, 2025Iron Contributor
Can I listen to spotify offline without premium on my computer?
Hi, Use the free version of Spotify on Windows 11, and looking for a way to listen offline without upgrading to Premium. The built-in download feature is locked behind a subscription, but wondering ...
AdanSaeed
Jul 11, 2025Iron Contributor
In fact, recording the audio is a practical way to listen songs for offline use without needing a Premium subscription.
🎧 What This Method Does
It records whatever is playing through your system's audio output (like Spotify), then saves it as a high-quality audio file (MP3, WAV, etc.). This is a safe workaround for listening to spotify offline without premium. In fact, you're not "downloading" the song but recording it as it plays much like taping a radio broadcast.
✅ Tools You Can Use
For Windows:
- Audaciity + WASAPI loopback (built-in, free)
- Xbox Game Bar (for quick audio + screen recording)
- OBS Studio (more advanced, but flexible)
For macOS:
- Audaciity + BlackHole (BlackHole is a free virtual audio driver)
- QuickTime Player (records system audio if routed through BlackHole or Sooundflower)
- OBS Studio (cross-platform)
Final Tip
To record an entire playlist overnight, just start Spotify playback and let your recording tool run in the background. Later, split the recording into individual tracks using Audaciity’s labels or silence detection.