How to Extract MP3 Files from Spotify on Computer and Phone

Whether through online streaming or offline downloads (for Premium users), Spotify encrypts the music it delivers. This means you can only listen to music through its apps and players. Extracting as MP3, as it sounds, means bypassing the encrypted stream and converting it into an MP3 file that you can store, transfer, or play on any device or media player. There are dozens of different ways to do this, but this guide will introduce you to the easiest and most effective options.

Read on to learn how to extract MP3 from Spotify. Whether you’re on a computer or Android, or part of the iPhone ecosystem, this guide has you covered with the best methods.

Part 1: How to Extract MP3 from Spotify on Windows and Mac

On computers, ripping MP3 tracks from Spotify comes with more options and flexibility. There are different ways: using a dedicated converter, an audio recorder, or web tools. Each caters to different needs. Let’s see each one by one.

Way 1. Use Professional Music Converter

Professional music converters are exclusively designed to fetch audio data from Spotify’s server and convert it into an MP3 file. Among the many options available, one name that stands above the rest is StreamFox for Music, the Eassiy All-in-one Music Converter, which is celebrated for its flawless output, unparalleled success rate, and stellar performance.

Integrating the Spotify player at its core, StreamFox makes it possible to browse using the main window of the downloader. Its in-house ODSMRT technology ensures that the processed songs retain their original richness and clarity. However, one of the biggest beauties of StreamFox is how it retains all that crucial info: song title, artist name, album name, and even the cover art.

Key Features:

• Support batch conversion and playlist downloads. 
• Allow bitrate adjustments (up to 320kbps) to ensure nothing gets lost in conversion.
• Along with MP3, it also lets you save in lossless formats like FLAC, WAV, and more.
• Also extract MP3s from YouTube Music, Deezer, Pandora, Amazon Music, and more.

Here’s how to extract MP3 from Spotify using StreamFox for Music:

Step 1. Download and open StreamFox. From the main interface, choose Spotify as your streaming platform to start the process.

Step 2. Log in to Spotify within the app’s built-in Spotify player. You can use your free account credentials, because StreamFox doesn’t need you to have Premium to let you extract audio from Spotify.

Step 3. Simply drag and drop the songs or entire playlist you wish to convert onto the prominent red Add button located at the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 4. After listing all the songs to be converted, hit the Convert All button.

Step 5. Head over to the Finished tab and select View Output File to access the MP3 songs on your device, ready to be played.

Way 2. Through Audio Recorder

Audio recorders, not the basic ones built into your phone and computers, are designed to capture the exact sound playing on your system. To record Spotify music, you have to use internal sound recorders like Cinch Audio Recorder.

Cinch Audio Recorder, hands-on, features the most advanced gears to capture Spotify audio. You can record from start to finish, untouched by background noise or distortion. Once you are past the one-time paywall, you can record with muted sound, meaning Cinch will work quietly in the background while you focus on other tasks. Keep in mind that the free version will also capture ads until manually skipped. If you are seeking an ad-free and Spotify-to-MP3 experience, it’s better to stick with StreamFox for Music.

Here’s how to use Cinch to extract MP3 from Spotify:

Step 1. Download and install Cinch Audio Recorder on your Windows PC. Open the software.

Step 2. In the top-left, click the yellow start button to begin recording. Open Spotify and start playing the song. Cinch will automatically capture the audio stream.

Step 3. Click the same yellow button again to stop recording the Spotify song. Cinch will display the title, artists, and other details of the MP3 file. Simply, click the folder icon at the bottom-right of the interface to view it on your computer.

Way 3. Apply Online Tool

Web tools like Spotify to MP3 playlist downloaders are possibly the most thrown solutions, when it comes to converting MP3 files from streaming platforms. For good 2 reasons: they are quick and simple. In reality, web apps pull audio from YouTube or other music sources.

“SpotifyDownloader.to” to follows this trend but has one useful feature: bulk downloads. As a free user, you can convert a 100-strong playlist. Although you’ll need to click each song manually after the download links are generated. The real convenience comes with the paid upgrade (at US$ 7.99/mo) by unlocking the batch download 500-strong playlist in a ZIP format. This enables you to save everything at once with a single click.

How to generate a download link and extract MP3 file using SpotifyDownloader.to:

Step 1. Launch the Spotify desktop or web player. Copy the song link by clicking on the Share button.

Step 2. To download from SpotifyDownloader: visit the official website. Click on the clipboard icon to automatically paste the link.

Step 3: Hit the Download button after inserting the link and the tool will start analyzing the submitted URL.

Step 4. Click on Generate Download Link to select the audio quality and get the best available music source.

Step 5. Select your desired audio quality from the drop-down menu.

Step 6. Once you click on the desired audio link, SpotifyDownloader will fetch the audio file for you and automatically begin the process.

Step 7. The Save As dialog box will appear asking you to confirm and change the file name if needed. If the process doesn’t automatically start, simply use the Click here if download not started to manually trigger it.

Comparison of Ways on Extracting MP3 from Spotify on Computer

Part 2: How to Extract MP3 from Spotify on Android and iPhone

The process on mobile devices can be handled quite efficiently if you have the right tools. While it’s not as seamless as compared to desktop, there are methods both for Android and iPhone. That gives you a quick and accessible way to store your favorite Spotify tracks as MP3 files.

Method 1. Try SpotiFlyer

On Android, SpotiFlyer stands out as a lightweight yet versatile tool, particularly for extracting audio as MP3 from a variety of streaming platforms, including Spotify. It functions much like the link-based tools you’d find online, but with added mobile convenience. The tool is built around a link-input box, where you can easily paste URLs and extract MP3 audio. It’s worth noting that it couldn’t analyze some Spotify playlists and songs, but it largely delivers on its promise and gets the job done.

Follow these steps to set up SpotiFlyer and extract music from Spotify:

Step 1. Head over to the SpotiFlyer download page.

Step 2. Click the Download for Android (APK) button. Open the APK file to begin the installation.

Step 3. When finished, select Open to launch the application. Tap the Grant permission button and follow your phone’s prompts to allow necessary requests.

Step 4. Give the Spotify icon a quick tap to connect with the official Spotify app on your mobile.

Step 5. Navigate to the track or playlist you want to extract on Spotify app. Tap More options (three dots) located next to the song title or beneath the banner. In the menu that appears, find and tap Share. Choose Copy link from the share sheet.

Step 6. Switch to SpotiFlyer app. In the Paste link here… box, paste the URL and hit the Search button for the program to begin processing.

Step 7. Once the tracks appear, tap the Download all button located at the bottom. As the songs begin downloading, you will notice a checkmark next to tracks indicating success.

A warning (exclamation icon) means it couldn’t download the track (it’s a common issue).

Step 8. You can find the extracted MP3 files in the SpotiFlyer folder under your internal storage. Take note that filenames display underscores instead of spaces. This is a minor issue, but the music itself remains unaffected.

Method 2. Use Spotify to MP3 iOS Shortcut

While Android users have to rely on external apps to extract Spotify songs in MP3, on the iPhone, you can use the pre-installed Shortcuts app to run custom workflows. There is also one for converting Spotify songs to MP3, aptly named Spotify to MP3.

Here’s how to convert Spotify songs to MP3 and save them on your iPhone:

Step 1. Navigate to this link on RoutineHub to find Spotify to MP3 shortcut. Tap on Get Shortcut, select Add Shortcut to make it ready for use.

Step 2. Find the desired song on the Spotify app. Tap the three dots next to the song’s title. Select Share and then tap Copy to get the song’s link to your clipboard.

Step 3. Go back to the Shortcuts app and tap on Spotify to MP3. Grant the necessary permission to connect to various external sources.

Step 4. Once you hit Allow on the final prompt, you’ll notice a progress indicator on the Spotify to MP3 tile.

Step 5. Once successful, you can view and play the saved MP3 file under the On My iPhone section in the Files app.

Method 3. Use SpotifyDown

Many of the online Spotify downloaders are optimized for mobile views. So, you can simply visit the sites on the mobile and download the files as you’d on the computer. On Android, you can use just about any browser to save MP3 files without hassle. For iPhone users, they will find smoother results with apps like Aloha or Documents by Reddble.

Here are the steps to save Spotify songs in MP3 via SpotifyDown:

Step 1. Open the Spotify app and copy the desired song link.

Step 2. Open the browser on your phone, such as Aloha or any browser. Navigate to the Spotifydown.com website. Paste the copied Spotify link into the designated box and tap the Download button.

Step 3. SpotifyDown will start processing the submitted link and load the track details. Hit the Download button, and then choose Download MP3 to extract the Spotify song in MP3 format.

Step 4. Remove any unwanted tracks from the track’s label. Then, select a destination to save the file. If you are on the Aloha browser, you will have the flexibility to move the file to different locations as needed.

Comparison of Methods on Extracting MP3 from Spotify on Phone

Conclusion

Mobile solutions to extract MP3 from Spotify aren’t as feature-rich, but they still get the job done. On the desktop, Cinch Audio Recorder is more ideal for simpler tasks, like creating ringtones using Spotify music. Web-based tools such as SpotifyDownloader offer bulk downloads, but it doesn’t actually pull the audio from Spotify.

For those who value consistency, reliability, and more importantly, high-quality audio results, StreamFox is a robust option. Its unique technology allows it to source audio from Spotify and you’ve the convenience of accessing your Spotify account within the software.