Along with the millions of tracks we offer, the Local Files feature lets you use the Spotify app to play any other audio files stored on your device (e.g .mp3, .mp4, .m4a). Show Important: Files or downloads from illegal sources are not permitted. CrossfadeWhen the crossfade setting is enabled, Spotify will crossfade between local files that use the same sample rate and channel count (mono/stereo). Spotify offers thousands of music tracks to listen to, but there’s a chance it doesn’t have your favorite music track. The good news is you can add your local files into Spotify and listen to those files on all your Spotify-supported devices. It’s possible to add local files to the Spotify app on your computer and then listen to those music tracks on your computer, iPhone, and Android devices. Know This Before Adding Local Files to SpotifyTo import local songs into Spotify, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
Now, let’s take a look at how to add local files to your Spotify account. How to Add Local Files to Spotify on a Windows or Mac ComputerTo import local songs into Spotify, download the Spotify app to your Windows or Mac computer and install it. Both Windows and Mac versions work pretty much the same, so you can use the same steps below on both. Launch the app and log in to your Premium account. Then, follow these steps: Enable Local Files in the Spotify AppFirst, you need to enable an option that allows you to load local files in Spotify:
And you’re ready to add songs to Spotify. Add Music Sources to SpotifyThe next step is to add the folder that has your songs into the Spotify app. You can add as many folders as you want. To do this:
Access Local Files in SpotifyYour selected local songs should now be available in Spotify on your computer. So you can start playing these songs right away.
All your local songs should now be accessible. Add Songs to Spotify PlaylistsIf you’d like to listen to your local files on your iPhone or Android phone, you’ll need to add the local songs to a playlist first. Adding songs to a playlist also makes it easier for you to find your favorite tracks when you want them. To add songs to a playlist:
How to Access Local Files in Spotify on AndroidOn an Android device, you can use the official Spotify app to access your local music files:
How to Access Local Files in Spotify on iPhoneAs with Android, you need the official Spotify app on your iPhone to play your local music tracks. There’s an additional option you need to enable in Spotify for iPhone before you can access your tracks. Here’s how to do that:
What to Do If You Can’t Add Local Files to Spotify?If you have trouble adding local files to Spotify, or your local files won’t appear in the app despite adding them, here are a few things you can do to fix the issue potentially. Enable the Source OptionIf your local files don’t appear in Spotify, chances are your music folder’s toggle is turned off in the settings menu. To fix this, launch the Spotify app, head into Settings, scroll to the Local Files section, and ensure the toggle next to your music folder is turned on. Update the Spotify AppIf Spotify won’t add your local music tracks, or you don’t see these tracks in Spotify’s mobile apps, you might be running an older version of the app. Regardless of the issue, you should always keep Spotify up to date on all your devices. To get the app’s latest version, head to Spotify’s download page, where you can download both computer and mobile apps for the platform. Updating the app on your devices should fix any app-related bugs and issues. How do I import songs into Spotify?If your local songs are in one of the default folders that Spotify offers, toggle it on — otherwise, click Add a source and pick the folder on your computer that the songs are in. Doing this will upload every audio file in that folder to Spotify.
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