How to Convert Spotify to MP3: 5 Best Tools Tested

Can I download Spotify music to MP3? The answer is no.

If you're a Premium subscriber, Spotify allows downloads. However, the music are DRM-encrypted OGG format. In other words, we don't truly own them.

But this doesn't mean we can't convert Spotify to MP3. As someone who frequently downloads music, I've tested various Spotify MP3 converters.

Below, I'll share 5 best tools based on real experience to help you find the right solution.

Part 1. Best Online Spotify to MP3 Converters [Quick & Easy]

The advantage of online converters is that they can be used directly in website, allowing you to convert Spotify music to MP3 anytime and anywhere. After testing several online tools, I found that these two perform the best.

1 Spotisaver

Site: https://spotisaver.net/en

Spotisaver is my go-to online Spotify to MP3 converter. Its interface is very clean and free of pop-up ads. What I particularly like about it is its fast conversion speed, usually only takes 20-30 seconds to convert a song. It also can also download entire albums or playlists.

However, free use means there are some limitations.

• My real experience
• I used it to download about 50 songs, and most songs maintained 320kbps audio quality in actual testing. It also displays the parsing process and estimated time. However, some playlists couldn't be retrieved, which was annoying.

How to download music from Spotify to mp3?

Step 1 Find the song you want to download on Spotify, and click "Share" → "Copy link to Song".

Step 2 Visit the Spotisaver website and paste the link into the input box.

Step 3 Click the "LOAD" button and wait for the conversion to complete.

Step 4 Click the "Download" button and save the file to your device.

2 Spotify Downloader

Site: https://spotidownloader.com/en15

Spotify Downloader is one of the best free online Spotify to MP3 downloaders in my opinion. Its interface is equally clean, and while it has some pop-up ads, it offers more features than Spotisaver.

One thing I really like about it is its support for downloading MP3 and FLAC formats, giving me more options.

• My real experience
• I used this tool to download about 30 songs for testing. Overall, the conversion quality was quite good, and the download process was simple. However, there were pop-up ads after the download was complete, a bit annoying.

Since the steps for using online Spotify to MP3 converters are largely the same, I won't go into detail here.

Part 2. Spotify Music to MP3 Downloaders [Desktop App]

1 SpotifyBee

Download: https://www.ifoxpaw.com/spotify-music-downloader.html

SpotifyBee is a lightweight desktop Spotify to MP3 converter that supports Windows and Mac. I really enjoy using it when working on my computer. Most importantly, it remains fast even when batch downloading albums and playlists!

• My real experience
• I used SpotifyBee to download several full albums and a playlist of 100 songs. The download speed was fast, all 100 songs were downloaded in about 15-20 minutes. However, the default audio quality was 256kbps.
• The free version has a limited selection of songs, to download more in bulk, you need to spend about $15. But I frequently downloads music, this investment is well worth it.

2 AudiCable Audio Recorder

Download: https://www.audicable.com/

AudiCable Audio Recorder is a professional music downloader that supports not only Spotify but also multiple platforms such as Apple Music and Amazon Music. Its technology differs from other tools, it converts music by recording audio, resulting in extremely high sound quality fidelity.

• My real experience
• I tested AudiCable Audio Recorder for about two weeks, downloading over 200 songs. Overall, it's the best-sounding Spotify MP3 converter I've ever used. However, it's quite expensive, costing around $30 per month.

Part 3. Open-Source Command-Line Tool: Spot-dl

Site: https://github.com/spotDL/spotify-downloader

Spot-dl is a Spotify to MP3 converter I found while browsing the open-source community. It's developed in Python, completely free, and powerful features. If you like tools that offer complete control, then it's for you.

I tested Spot-dl on both Mac and Windows. The installation process is a bit complicated, but if you follow the provided installation guide, it will get you up and running in a short time.

I used it to download about 500 songs, the speed was very fast. And because it's a command-line tool, it's easy to write scripts for batch processing.

It automatically finds high-quality audio sources from YouTube Music, 128 kbps for regular users and 256 kbps for YouTube Music premium users.

How to download music from Spotify to mp3?

Step 1 Install FFmpeg and spotDL.

Step 2 Open the command line and run:

Step 3 Download a single track:

Step 4 Download an entire album or playlist:

Part 4. Objective Comparison Table & Important Notes

1 An Objective Comparison Table

2 Important Notes

Based on my experience, here are some reminders:

1. Copyright and Legality

Spotify's terms of service explicitly prohibit downloading and converting music. While these tools are technically feasible, I recommend using downloaded music only for personal offline listening and not for sharing or commercial use.

2. Sound Quality

My testing revealed that even if a tool claims to support 320kbps, the actual sound quality depends on the quality of the original Spotify source. Free Spotify accounts have lower source quality, and converting to 320kbps won't improve it.

3. Stability Issues

Online Spotify to MP3 converter sometimes become temporarily unavailable due to Spotify API updates. I've encountered Spotisaver being unusable a few times, but it usually resolves itself within a few days.

4. Security

Online tools may have ads and pop-ups, be careful not to click on suspicious links. For desktop apps, I recommend downloading from the official and avoiding third-party channels.

Part 5. Create Your Own Music Instead of Converting [Free]

To be honest, while Spotify to MP3 converter is convenient, why not create your own music instead of just downloading other people's music?

Tunesona - Create Your Own Music by Chatting

Tunesona is an AI music agent that can create complete songs based on your descriptions. The whole process is simple: I input a simple idea, it recommends creative directions, or I can directly describe the style and mood I want, and I get a complete original song in a few minutes.

It generates high-quality audio, and can directly download MP3, WAV, and MIDI formats. Because it produces original music, there are absolutely no copyright issues.

While it can't replace my favorite Spotify songs, it's really useful as a supplement to personal music collection or for situations where background music is needed.

You can use Tunesona to:

• Generate lyrics. For example, when you enter "I want to generate lyrics for my daughter's birthday," Tunesona will provide 3 different versions of the lyrics. You can also modify the lyrics.
• Creative Inspiration. When you're lacking ideas, you can ask Tunesona for suggestions on themes, styles, and arrangements.
• Create music. Tunesona can generate instrumental music and music with lyrics based on your description.
• Audio references. You can upload audio as style, melody, or vocal references.
• Freely expand audio. You can freely choose where and how to expand uploaded or generated audio.
• Automatic mixing. Tunesona can automatically balance different parts, add instrument tracks, etc., based on your description.

Part 6. FAQs About Spotify to MP3 Converter

1 Is it possible to download Spotify songs to MP3?

Yes, although Spotify doesn't officially offer a direct MP3 export function, you can use a Spotify to MP3 converter to download Spotify songs to MP3 format.

2 Is it legal to convert Spotify to MP3?

Technically, it's possible, but Spotify's user agreement prohibits downloading and converting music. It's recommended for personal offline listening only, not for sharing or commercial use.

3 Can I download entire Spotify playlists to MP3?

Yes, all five Spotify to MP3 converters introduced here support batch downloading entire playlists or albums, which is very convenient.

4 Is it safe to use a Spotify to MP3 converter?

Most tools are safe. However, be wary of pop-up ads or websites that ask you to grant unnecessary permissions.

Conclusion

Having tested so many Spotify to MP3 converters, my experience is that download Spotify songs to MP3 isn't difficult, the choice of tool depends on your needs.

However, don't forget that these convert Spotify to Mp3 tools may violate Spotify's terms, so use them with caution.

I recommend trying Tunesona to create your own music. It's perfectly legal, and you'll have a unique personal music library.