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This wikiHow article shows you how to download songs eligible for download off SoundCloud. You can also use a third-party website (some of which may not be secure), but be advised that downloading songs off SoundCloud without permission violates copyright laws.
Ways to Download Music from SoundCloud
- If a SoundCloud artist makes a song eligible for download, you can download it through the official website or with a third-party app.
- You can also use an online MP3 converter to download songs.
- Downloading songs without permission can violate copyright laws.
Steps
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Navigate to SoundCloud.com . Open your browser and go to https://soundcloud.com . This will open the SoundCloud home page.
- You can also use the Android, iPhone, and iPad mobile app to download eligible music from SoundCloud.
- Eligible songs are those that the original uploader marked as downloadable.
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Log in to your SoundCloud account. If you aren't automatically logged into SoundCloud, you'll need to log in to access the download feature for eligible songs.
- Just click Sign in in the top-right corner of the page, enter your email address, click Continue , enter your password, and click Sign in .
- If you don't have a SoundCloud account, you can create one by clicking Create account in the top-right corner of the page and following the on-screen prompts.
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Click the search bar at the top of the page. The search box should say, "Search for artists, bands, tracks, podcasts. [1] X Expert Source Luigi Oppido
Computer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 30 September 2021. " -
Search for a song. Type in a song's name, then press ↵ Enter . This will search SoundCloud for your song.
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Click on the song's name. This will open the song's page.
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Look for the Download button. If downloads are enabled for the song, you'll see the Download button below the song's waveform. [2] X Research source 4
- If you don't see a Download
button here, it could be an option listed when you click the More
tab, or you can't download the song without using a third-party website
. [3]
X
Expert Source
Luigi Oppido
Computer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- If you don't see a Download
button here, it could be an option listed when you click the More
tab, or you can't download the song without using a third-party website
. [3]
X
Expert Source
Luigi Oppido
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Click Download . Doing so will prompt the song's file to download onto your computer, though you may first have to select a download location on your computer. [4] X Research source
- If the songs you like aren't available for download, you can always pay for a SoundCloud Go+ account that will let you listen to music offline. [5] X Research source
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Navigate to the song you want to download on SoundCloud. Use the search bar to search for the music or look in your list of favorites.
- If you want the song on your phone or tablet, you can easily do all of this using your mobile web browser! Following these steps on your Android, iPhone, or iPad ensures that the downloaded song is on your mobile device.
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Copy the URL in the address bar at the top of your browser's window. [6] X Expert Source Luigi Oppido
Computer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 30 September 2021. After you select it, press Ctrl + C (Windows) or ⌘ Command + C (Mac). Doing so will copy the song's address. -
Open the SoundCloud to MP3 site. Go to https://soundcloudownloader.com/ . This will open the SoundCloud to MP3 website.
- Since these types of sites can be unstable, you should try an alternative if you can't access SoundCloud to MP3's site. Sites like Klickaud offer the same service as SoundCloud to MP3 and are also free to use.
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Enter the song's address in the text field. Click the text field below the "Enter the Track/Song URL" heading, then press Ctrl + V (Windows) or ⌘ Command + V (Mac). This will place your song's address in the download link bar.
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Click Download . It's an orange button to the right of the text field.
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Click Download MP3 . This green button is at the bottom of the page that appears after you click Download in the previous step. This will start downloading the song file immediately. Once the download finishes, you can play your downloaded file by double-clicking it.
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QuestionWhat other download service could I use?x6568tankCommunity AnswerIf you're on Chrome, I recommend the "SoundCloud Downloader Free" extension. It adds a download button that works for every song.
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QuestionAre these options safe? I don't want any malware.Community AnswerYes, they are safe. SoundCloud is a reputable source.
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QuestionCan I save music from SoundCloud as a MP3 file to a USB device?Community AnswerYes, just download the music files and then transfer them onto the USB device when it is inserted into a USB port.
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- SoundCloud download sites can sometimes be taken down for copyright infringement. If the sites listed here don't work, you can type "soundcloud downloader" into a search engine (e.g., Google) to find a new one.Thanks
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Warnings
- Music on SoundCloud is usually the property of the artist who uploaded it. As such, using downloaded music for any purpose other than personal entertainment is generally illegal.Thanks
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References
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- ↑ https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003448787-Downloading-tracks
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- ↑ https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003448787-Downloading-tracks
- ↑ https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051068414-Subscriptions-Payments-Billing-FAQs
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
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