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Learn the easiest ways to save SoundCloud playlists to your PC or Mac
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It’s simple and fun to build custom playlists using SoundCloud’s massive audio library. You can create the perfect mix with just a few clicks and, as long as you’re connected to the Internet, listen to it anywhere. But what happens when you’re on the go? Plan ahead by downloading your playlist and turning it into a file that can be listened to offline. It’s super easy to do, whether you’re on a Mac or a PC.

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Downloading a SoundCloud Playlist to Your PC

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  1. [1] Though this highly-rated software has YouTube in its name, it can also turn your SoundCloud playlist into an audio file playable on any device that supports MP3s. Click "Get 4K YouTube to MP3" to install the program.
  2. [2] Click on your username once to open the menu and select "Profile."
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  3. Follow the "Playlists" link on the menu beneath your profile photo to view your options. Click the name of the playlist to open it in your browser.
  4. The address to your playlist will be visible in the your browser’s address bar. Highlight the entire address and press Ctrl + C to copy it to your clipboard.
  5. The software makes this task simple with a handy "Paste URL" button. Clicking this button will download the audio files from your playlist and convert them to an MP3 file.
    • The download process may take some time depending on the speed of your computer and internet connection.
    • If you want to change the quality of the MP3 file that 4K YouTube to MP3 creates from your playlist, click the "Preferences" icon and chose your desired bitrate from the Quality menu.
  6. Click "Play" to open the file in your default music player. You may need to click the file with the right mouse button and choose "Show in Folder" to locate the file.
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Downloading a SoundCloud Playlist to Your Mac

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  1. Download and install 4K YouTube to MP3. 4K YouTube to MP3 makes it simple to convert your playlist to a file that’s playable on any MP3-capable device. Visit https://www.4kdownload.com/download and scroll down to "Download 4K YouTube to MP3". Click the latest Mac OS version to download and run the program.
  2. Click your username to expand the menu and select "Profile".
  3. Click the "Playlists" link beneath your profile photo to see a list of your playlists. Open the playlist you wish to download by clicking on its title.
  4. You’ll see the address of your playlist in the address bar at the top of your web browser. To copy it, highlight the entire address and press Cmd + C .
  5. Open 4K YouTube to MP3 and click the "Paste URL" button. This will download the tracks from your playlist and create a new audio file that you can listen to offline.
    • The time this process takes will vary depending on the speed of your computer and internet connection.
    • If you want to change the quality of the MP3 file created by 4K YouTube to MP3, click the "Preferences" icon and chose a different bitrate from the Quality menu.
  6. Click "'Play" to open the file in iTunes.
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Buying a SoundCloud Artist's Playlist

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  1. Because they cannot provide a universal way to download playlists, SoundCloud allows artists to link to their downloadable albums or playlists on other sites. You can find out if a playlist can be purchased through another service if an artist has added a Buy button to their playlist.
    • SoundCloud artists do have the option to change the text on the button from “Buy” to something else. Some playlists will say Pre-Order, Purchase, or something along these lines.
  2. Artists often use services like iTunes, BandCamp or Spotify to sell songs and albums. The link from SoundCloud will likely link to one of those widely-used services, and most will require you to enter your credit card information before you are able to download your playlist.
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    How do I add mp3s to my android phone?
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    Download an mp3 to your computer, press "open in folder" or "open when done" while it's downloading. Then, plug in your android into the computer using the charging cord (minus the wall outlet piece). Right-click the mp3 files, select "cut," and then go to your phone's folder labeled "music." Right-click and select "paste."
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