

Double-click on the song to download to your computer. A list of other Internet users who are sharing the songs you want to download appears. Under the 'Download Music' section of your software, type in the song title or artist to download onto your computer. Not sure about Spotify? Read our guide on how to transfer your Spotify playlists to other music streaming services. Open software like Limewire or Napster on your computer (see Resources below). If that doesn't help, Spotify says you should try reinstalling the app - but this means you'll need to re-download any music or podcasts you have saved. You can also try restarting the Spotify app or switching on Offline mode to stop your Internet connection from interfering. If your downloads aren't playing, ensure the download was successful by checking the arrow icon has turned green. If you have any issues downloading your music, make sure your device isn't in sleep mode, double-check your Internet connection is active, and make sure you have at least 1GB of free storage space on your device.

It's worth bearing in mind that you'll need to go online at least once every 30 days to keep your downloads - Spotify says this is so it can collect play data to compensate artists. Hit 'Download.' Downloading music from YouTube allows you to listen to your favorite tracks even when you're offline.

In the YouTube Music app, Tap the three-dot icon on any song, album, or playlist. Where to find "offline mode" in Windows (Image credit: TechRadar) Key Takeaways To download music from YouTube, follow these steps: Get a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium subscription.
