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How You Can Download Songs from SoundCloud

There is no doubt that SoundCloud is one of the biggest music streaming platforms online. This platform allows you to access the latest songs and stay updated about the upcoming music from your favorite artists.

Apart from music streaming, SoundCloud also lets you upload your own tracks like songs, audiobooks, and podcasts for others to stream. What is even more convenient is that this music streaming site displays suggested songs that might fit your liking based on the music genre you often listen to. 

On top of that, you will never encounter any music interruption because there are no commercial advertisements like the ones you will find in Spotify, YouTube, and other music streaming sites. 

However, while streaming music on SoundCloud is very easy and convenient, downloading songs from the said platform is not as straightforward as streaming on it. But the good thing is that this article is present to guide you if downloading music from the platform is your priority.

How to Download Songs from SoundCloud

There are three primary ways that you can do if you want to download songs from SoundCloud to your computer or mobile device. The first one is by using the download feature. Second, using your web browser. And last is by using an online extractor. 

How You Can Download Songs from SoundCloud

Downloading Using SoundCloud’s Download Feature

If you are quite familiar with the process of downloading songs from YouTube, downloading songs from SoundCloud may seem like a simple process. 

Artists on SoundCloud get to choose whether they will make their songs downloadable or not. If you see a Download File button beneath the track that you are planning to download, then that indicates that the song can be downloaded. Likewise, you can find the said button on the More option. One tap on it and you will be able to download the song you like.

If you cannot find the Download File button on either beneath the track or on the More option, then that means that the creator of the song has not made it available for download. 

How You Can Download Songs from SoundCloud

However, it is worth noting that there are audio with Download feature, but will lead you to a third-party site where you will be able to download the audio. Some of these third-party sites will require you to sign up or log in to your social media before you can download the audio. For the worst part, some third-party servers can only be used ones and it will be linked to your social media accounts.

Moreover, you can also download or save media for offline listening to your mobile device if you are subscribed to SoundCloud Go+ or SoundCloud Go. 

Download From Your Web Browser

Once you have logged in to your SoundCloud account using your web browser, you can download the audio by clicking the Download button located below the waveform. Similar to the first way of downloading from the platform, you can only download music using your web browser if the creator allows you to.

Moreover, you can look for a SoundCloud downloader browser extension. These extensions are compatible with Chrome and Firefox. However, take note that they are often removed by the browser itself once they violate the terms of service of SoundCloud. 

How You Can Download Songs from SoundCloud

To download the song using the browser extension, look for the SoundCloud icon on your browse, copy the URL of the song you want to download, paste it on the downloader, and press the download button. 

However, the main disadvantage of using a browser extension is that your SoundCloud account becomes more prone to security risks such as malware and viruses.

But for a more convenient and straightforward way of downloading a song, you can simply look for the download button on the SoundCloud media page and download any song you want. 

Download Using An Online Extractor

You can also use a third-party website to download songs from SoundCloud. Look for an online extractor that has a downloader tool so you can easily save the music you want and listen to them offline. While this method does not require you to install anything, you are still at risk with viruses and malware as well as other vulnerabilities. 

Some of the trustworthy downloader websites that you can use are KlickAud and SingleMango.

The online extractor KlickAud is perfect if you want to download SoundCloud music. It is very convenient to use. The only thing you need to do is to paste the URL of the song you want to download and KlickAud will convert it to an MP3 file that you can download. What is even better is that you can download playlists using this extractor as it has a rapid download process. However, the downside is that this platform is not compatible with iOS. 

On the other hand, SingleMango has a user-friendly interface that allows users to download songs from SoundCloud in a straightforward manner. SingleMango is a reliable online extractor. However, it sometimes gets laggy. But the service is still impressive despite this downside. 

This free to use browser-based downloader is compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac, as well as Android. You just have to paste the URL of the song you want to download and click the Download button. Your song will be automatically downloaded and saved to your mobile device or computer as an MP3 file.

Save Your Favorite Songs and Listen to Them Offline

SoundCloud is the perfect option if you want to listen to songs for free. But there are also other platforms where you can listen to good music. The vast selection of platforms includes Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and Google Play Music. 

Moreover, all the methods mentioned above will undoubtedly help you download songs from SoundCloud, so you can listen to them even when you are offline. However, it is still important for you to be cautious as to what browser extension or song extractor you are going to use. This is to help you prevent yourself from falling victim to threats like viruses and malware.

Date: June 8, 2020 / Categories: SoundCloud Plays, / Author: E O

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