Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Spodown: supported Spotify links, file formats and quality, accounts and devices, download limits, and legality.
Do I need a Spotify account?
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No, Spotify Downloader lets you download any Spotify track without needing to register anywhere.
What is the file format?
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Audio is delivered as MP3 files. The free plan downloads MP3 at 128 kbps; PRO unlocks MP3 320 kbps and FLAC. Albums and playlists are packaged as ZIP archives.
Can I download Spotify playlists or podcasts?
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Yes, Spodown can download entire playlists, albums, and full podcast episodes as high-quality MP3 files.
Are there any limitations?
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The free plan covers MP3 128 kbps downloads. PRO (a one-time payment via Ko-fi) adds MP3 320 kbps, FLAC, ZIP archives for albums and playlists, background processing, and priority speed. Processing time also depends on the length of the content.
What are the supported links?
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Spotify links starting with the following prefixes are valid: https://open.spotify.com/, https://spotify.link/, and https://spotify.app.link/.
Is registration required?
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No. You can use Spodown without creating an account. PRO is unlocked with a one-time payment on Ko-fi; the activation link is sent to the email address used for the payment.
Which devices are supported?
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Spodown is a web application that runs in modern browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. There is nothing to install.
Which languages are supported?
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The Spodown interface is available in 27 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic. You can switch languages from the header menu.
Is Spodown free?
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The downloader is free to use for MP3 128 kbps downloads. An optional PRO upgrade (one-time payment via Ko-fi) adds 320 kbps MP3, FLAC, ZIP archives for albums and playlists, background processing, and priority speed.
How can I contact Spodown?
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You can reach the Spodown team through our Ko-fi page at ko-fi.com/spodown, for questions, feedback, or help with PRO activation.
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