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This How.com.vn shows you how to download songs eligible for download off SoundCloud. You can also use a third-party website (some of which may not be secure), but be advised that downloading songs off SoundCloud without permission is a violation of copyright laws.
Things You Should Know
- You can download eligible SoundCloud songs through the official website, or by using a third-party app.
- You can also use an MP3 converter to download songs.
- Be advised that downloading songs without permission can violate copyright laws.
Steps
Navigate to SoundCloud.com. Open your browser and go to https://soundcloud.com. This will open the SoundCloud home page.
Login to your SoundCloud account. If you aren't automatically logged into SoundCloud, you'll need to log in to access the download feature for eligible songs.- Just click Sign in in the top-right corner of the page, enter your email address, click Continue, enter your password, and click Sign in.
- If you don't have a SoundCloud account, you can create one by clicking Create account in the top-right corner of the page and following the on-screen prompts.
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Click the search bar at the top of the page. The search box should say "Search for artists, bands, tracks, podcasts.[1]"
Search for a song. Type in a song's name, then press ↵ Enter. This will search SoundCloud for your song.[2]
Click on the song's name. This will open the song's page.
Look for the Download button. If downloads are enabled for the song, you'll see the Download button below the song's waveform.[3]4- If you don't see a Download button here, it could be an option listed when you click the More tab, or you can't download the song without using a third-party website.[4]
Click Download. Doing so will prompt the song's file to download onto your computer, though you may first have to select a download location on your computer.[5]
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Open the SoundCloud site. Go to https://www.soundcloud.com/. Doing so opens SoundCloud in your computer's browser.
Click the search bar. It's the grey bar in the middle of the page with the words "Search for artists, bands, tracks, podcasts" in it.- If you're logged into a SoundCloud account, the search bar is at the top of the page.
Search for a song. Type in a song's name, then press ↵ Enter. This will search SoundCloud for your song.- You can also search by artist if you don't know the name of a song.
Click the name of the song you want to download. The song's page will open.- Clicking the song's soundwave will not open the song's page.
Copy the URL in the address bar at the top of your browser's window.[6] After you select it, press Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac). Doing so will copy the song's address.
Open the SoundCloud to MP3 site. Go to https://soundcloudownloader.com/. This will open the SoundCloud to MP3 website.- Since these types of sites can be unstable, it's recommended you try an alternative if you can't access SoundCloud to MP3's site. Sites like Klickaud offer the same service as SoundCloud to MP3 and are also free to use.
Enter the song's address in the text field. Click the text field below the "Enter the Track/Song URL" heading, then press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac). This will place your song's address in the download link bar.
Click Download. It's an orange button to the right of the text field.
Click Download MP3. This green button is at the bottom of the page that appears after you click Download in the previous step. This will start downloading the song file immediately. Once the download finishes, you will be able to play your downloaded file by double-clicking it.
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- QuestionWhat other download service could I use?
x6568tankCommunity AnswerIf you're on Chrome, I recommend the "SoundCloud Downloader Free" extension. It adds a download button that works for every song. - QuestionAre these options safe? I don't want any malware.
Community AnswerYes, they are safe. SoundCloud is a reputable source. - QuestionCan I save music from SoundCloud as a MP3 file to a USB device?Community AnswerYes, just download the music files and then transfer them onto the USB device when it is inserted into a USB port.
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- SoundCloud download sites can sometimes be taken down for copyright infringement. If the sites listed here don't work, you can type "soundcloud downloader" into a search engine (e.g., Google) to find a new one.Thanks
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Warnings
- Music on SoundCloud is usually the property of the artist who uploaded it. As such, using downloaded music for any purpose other than personal entertainment is generally illegal.Thanks
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References
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- ↑ https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003448787-Downloading-tracks
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- ↑ https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003448787-Downloading-tracks
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 1,039,556 times.
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