Greg Brock

SoundCloud is among the numerous music-streaming platforms that provide a vast array of music from recording artists, personal playlists, remixes, and more. While you can enjoy a decent selection of tracks for free, the true potential of the service unfolds with a paid subscription, such as SoundCloud Go ($5 per month) or SoundCloud Go+ ($10 per month). These memberships grant you ad-free and offline listening capabilities, with offline listening exclusively available through SoundCloud Go+.

However, if you prefer to avoid the expense of an additional monthly streaming plan, there are alternative methods to download music from SoundCloud without a subscription. You can either look for the small Download icon located in the lower-left corner of the track you're currently playing, or you can utilize an online extractor by inputting the track's URL. Let's explore both of these methods in detail, beginning with the former.

1st Method: Downloading songs from SoundCloud

SoundCloud provides artists with the option to enable downloads for their tracks. However, there are limitations to this feature, as it only allows downloading one track at a time, with playlists not being supported.

To download an artist-approved song from SoundCloud, simply click the Download button located below the track, typically situated beneath the comment box. If the button is missing, it means the creator has not made the track available for download.

2nd Method: Downloading music from SoundCloud

Unfortunately, not all tracks on SoundCloud have download buttons. In such cases, there is an alternative method to save songs by utilizing an online extractor. This tool enables you to retrieve the audio file from SoundCloud's server.

With that clarification, follow these steps:

Step 1: Find the track you wish to download from SoundCloud and copy its URL from the browser's address bar.

Step 2: Visit the website Soundcloud to mp3 website

Step 3: Paste the copied URL into the provided field and click the Download button.

Finally, make sure to save the downloaded file either on your computer or an external device.

Next Steps

Compiling your entire music collection into a single library on your computer is just the initial stage of a modern listener's musical experience. The next crucial step is accessing your music while on the go. One option is to transfer your songs to a plug-and-play storage device for your vehicle, as many people find this convenient due to easy computer connectivity for file transfer. However, if you desire to have your music accessible wherever you are, transferring it to your smartphone is the recommended approach.