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4 Ways to Record Songs from Spotify

Sumia Rafique
Sumia Rafique Originally published Dec 04, 24, updated Dec 30, 24

If you were wondering what is the easiest way to record songs from Spotify and put together your music archive, you are in the right place!

With the right tool, you can record Spotify on Android, iPhone, Mac, or Windows and enjoy your beloved songs offline. Our guide will lead you to whichever device is your preferred place for a music library archive.

Capture audio from Spotify and enjoy music online wherever you are; just press play and THE magic will begin!

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Is Recording Music From Spotify Legal?

weighing the legality of recording from spotify

Spotify operates under specific license agreements where users can listen to music but are not allowed to record and redistribute the content.

On the other hand, personal use of recordings may not be actively enforced, but sharing or distributing those recordings violates copyright laws.

But we should remember that every country has different copyright laws, so what is legal in one place may be illegal in another. But if you only use the recorded songs from Spotify for your personal use, it should be acceptable.

Reasons Why People Record Songs From Spotify

There are different reasons why people record songs from Spotify, and none of them are malicious. Here are some of the common reasons why people do it:

  • Offline Listening: There is not always an internet connection when you want to listen to your favorite tracks, and with recorded songs, you can play music far from the internet connection.
  • Music Archive: People who like making collections on their PC or phone find this option useful. They can create their library and satisfy their collector's desires.
  • Preserving Music: Sometimes songs can be removed or unavailable from the platforms, and by recording them, you can have them and cherish them on your device.
  • Sampling for Projects: This is useful for school projects, producers, musicians, or content creators for further exploration, mix creations, or inspiration.
  • Convenience: Some people find it more convenient to have their favorite music always available on their music player, out of habit, or in situations of poor internet connection.

Depending on your reason for recording the tracks, consider all the legal and ethical implications we mentioned before, and record the music with peace and the right motive.

How to Record Songs From Spotify on Windows and Mac(Filmora)?

Let's get familiar with the possibilities of recording Spotify on Mac or Windows. Our top choice is Filmora, excellent software coming from Wondershare. With this video editor, not only can you record your favorite audio tracks from Spotify, but you can also record the whole screen, webcam, and microphone.

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Of course, you can edit all the content you create with all the basic and AI-powered tools such as AI Smart Cutout, AI Portrait, AI Text-Based Editing, AI Video Interpolation, and much more.

With the help of AI Vocal Remover, you can also isolate vocals from songs for karaoke night, create mixes with Audio Transitions, and add a little splash of your favorite song to your family vacation video.

Here are a few easy steps to capture audio from Spotify in Filmora.

  1. First, download and launch Filmora. Then, start a New Project.
    new project in filmora
  2. Go to the Record option and choose Record PC Screen.
    record option in filmora
  3. The Wondershare Screen Recorder will open, and here, you can turn the camera and microphone off and leave the Speaker to record the music. Open Spotify, select a song you want to record, click the Red button, and start your audio recording journey with Filmora and play the song in Spotify.
    wondershare screen recorder
  4. After recording, you can click Export > File format > MP3 to convert the recorded Spotify songs into MP3 files.

Looking for other Spotify recorders?

How to Record Songs From Spotify on Android

syncios audio recorder

Now is the time to show you how to record Spotify on Android. With the help of Syncios Audio Recorder. You can capture songs from the Spotify Android app and split tracks if you need to, and this app will automatically save the recorded songs to MP3 files.

Here are the basic steps on how to do it:

  1. Download the Syncios Audio Recorder on your Android device and launch it.
    launch syncios audio recorder on android
  2. Play your favorite song on Spotify and then press the Play button on the Syncios Audio Recorder to start recording the Spotify song.
    record spotify song with syncios audio recorder
  3. Go to the Playlist icon and access your Spotify recording tracks when you're done recording.
    library in syncios audio recorder

How to Record Songs From Spotify on iOS?

If you want to record music from Spotify directly to your iPhone, GarageBand is the perfect tool for that. Your software has to be updated to iOS 18 so you can install the app. Download the app from the App Store and start recording in a few simple steps:

  1. Launch the app and swipe to the left until you see Audio Recorder. Then click on the Voice icon.
    audio recorder in garage band
  2. Open the Spotify app on your iPhone and choose the song. Return to the GarageBand app and start recording by pressing the Red button. Assure that you expanded bars in Section Length so the app can catch the full song. Play the track on Spotify.
    recording process in garage band
  3. In the right-left corner, click on the Down Arrow and choose My Song to access your recording.
    access the recording in garage band

How to Record Songs From Spotify Online (DemoAir)

For those who like online tools, one more member from the Wondershare family is jumping to help. DemoAir is an online audio recorder that is perfect for unlimited voice recording online. It's completely free, and no installation is required, allowing you to capture audio from Spotify in a few simple steps:

  1. Go to the official DemoAir website > choose online video recorder. Then open your Spotify app and choose a song you want to record.
    record on demoair from spotify
  2. Choose the Spotify window to share > enable also share tab audio > then click start recording.
    recording process on demoair
  3. Click stop sharing to finish recordings, then it will automatically download the recording to your computers.

Conclusion

Recording music from Spotify is a perfect way to create your personal library and have all your favorite tracks and albums available without an internet connection. Before you do that, it's important to explore the legal and ethical aspects of this action and check the laws in your country.

With tools like Filmora, Syncios Audio Recorder, GarageBand, and DemoAir, you can record tracks from Spotify on any device.

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Sumia Rafique
Sumia Rafique Dec 30, 24
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