
When Spotify listeners play a downloaded item, it will continue playing even when the internet connection cuts out. Don’t forget though that downloading Spotify files can consume a significant amount of mobile data. However, mobile users can decide to download audio tracks using cellular data by tapping the gear icon in the app’s main screen, going to ‘ Audio Quality,’ and switching the ‘ Download Using Cellular’ toggle to the on position.

The update hasn’t hit my own desktop yet, but it should be available for all users in the “coming weeks,” according to Spotify.By default, Spotify uses Wi-Fi to download files for offline listening. Spotify’s redesigned desktop and web app is rolling out now for both free and Premium users. Want to zip around the Spotify desktop interface with keyboard shortcuts? Spotify says it’s added even more, and you can check them out by pressing Control + ? on Windows or Command + ? on MacOS.


You’ll also be able to launch a song or artist radio session by clicking the overflow (“…”) button, as well as customise playlists with your own descriptions and uploaded art.įinally, desktop app users will be able to edit their Queues and Recently played rows, while a new drop-down menu in the top-right corner of the Your Library screen will offer more sorting options for your tunes. As with the mobile version of Spotify, you’ll need to be on a Spotify Premium plan to download tracks, albums, or playlists for offline listening.īesides adding the ability to download songs for offline listening, Spotify says it’s ‘aligning the experience’ of its desktop and web apps to match the look and feel of Spotify on mobile, complete with a new, clean design and additional controls.įor example, the Search field on desktop and web now sits on the left side of the navigation screen, while top artists and tracks have been added to user profile pages.
