Whether you are heading offline for a trip or simply want to back up your favorite tracks, downloading Amazon Music to your computer is a smart move. Depending on whether you use a Prime, Unlimited, or Free account, the rules and methods for saving your music vary. This guide will walk you through exactly how to get your tracks offline from Amazon Music safely and easily.
Part 1. Can I Download Music from Amazon Music to My Computer?
Yes, but the answer depends on which Amazon Music plan you're using.
Amazon currently offers several ways to access music, and each comes with different download permissions. Before choosing a method, it's helpful to understand exactly what your account allows.
| Amazon Music Plan | Download Streaming Songs | Download Audio as MP3s | Keep Music After Subscription Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Music Free | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Amazon Music Prime | ✅ In Amazon Music app | ❌ | ❌ |
| Amazon Music Unlimited | ✅ In Amazon Music app | ❌ | ❌ |
| Purchased Digital Music | Not applicable | ✅ | ✅ |
From the table above, you can see that there are two completely different types of Amazon Music downloads:
- Offline downloads for streaming music, available to Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited subscribers through the Amazon Music desktop app. These downloads remain encrypted, require an active subscription, and can only be played inside the Amazon Music app.
- Purchased digital music downloads, which are DRM-free MP3 files bought from the Amazon Store. These files belong to you and can be downloaded directly to your computer through a web browser.
If your goal is simply to listen offline while your subscription is active, Amazon's official download feature is enough. However, if you want to keep your favorite streaming songs forever, transfer them to other devices, or play them in any media player, you'll need a different solution, which we'll cover in Part 3 (also a flexible options for free tier).
Part 2. How to Get Amazon Music Downloads on PC [Official Method]
As mentioned earlier, Amazon provides two official ways to download music to your computer. The right method depends on whether you're downloading streaming content included with your subscription or MP3s that you've purchased.
Method 1. Download Streaming Songs with the Amazon Music App for PC
Supported Accounts: Amazon Music Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited
If you're an Amazon Music Prime or Unlimited subscriber, you can download albums, playlists, and songs to your PC for offline listening.
Keep in mind that these downloads are offline cache files, not standard audio files. They remain encrypted with DRM and can only be accessed through the Amazon Music app while your subscription is active.
The full Amazon Music library is not universally available under a standard Prime membership. While Amazon Music Unlimited grants full, on-demand access to the entire library, a standard Prime subscription restricts offline downloads and on-demand playback to specific tracks within curated 'All-Access Playlists'.
Here's how to download Amazon Music to your computer:
Step 1. On the official Amazon Website for Amazon Music app, download and install the Amazon Music desktop app for PC, then sign in with your Amazon account.
Step 2. Browse your library or search for the album, playlist, or song you want to save.
Step 3. Open the album or playlist and click the 'Download' button. For individual songs, click the 'More Options (⋮)' menu and choose Download.
Step 4. Wait until the download finishes, you can locate your Amazon Music downloads in the app by clicking 'Library > Songs > Downloaded'. And you can also enable Offline Mode to listen without an internet connection.
Offline downloads are tied to your Amazon account. If you cancel your Amazon Music subscription or just sign out of the app, downloaded streaming songs may no longer be available.
Method 2. Download Purchased Amazon Music MP3s on Computer
Supported accounts: Anyone who has purchased digital music from Amazon
If you've bought songs or albums from the Amazon Digital Music Store, you can download them directly as MP3 files. Unlike streaming downloads, these files are DRM-free and can be copied, transferred, and played with almost any music player.
You can easily download your purchased songs using either the Amazon Music Web Player or the official desktop app. Follow these simple steps to save your music locally via the PC app:
Step 1. Open your Apple Music desktop app and sign in to your Amazon account.
Step 2. Navigate to 'Library' and then click on 'Songs'. Next, click the 'Purchased' tab to see all the music you've purchased.
Step 3. Then click on the 'Download' icon that's next to the song or album.
Step 4. Your downloaded music is already saved to Amazon Music on your computer. Check in the 'Library > Music > Downloaded 'tab. Finally, choose any song to play and enjoy it offline.
✨ FYI: Download Purchased Music Using a Web Browser
By default, songs downloaded via the desktop app are saved to a dedicated 'Amazon Music' folder on your computer. If you used the web player, you'll find your MP3 files in your browser's standard 'Downloads' directory - unless you've selected another location in your browser.
See also: Where Does Amazon Music Download to
Official Downloads: Advantages and Limitations
Amazon's official download options are convenient, but they serve different purposes.
Streaming downloads are ideal if you simply want to listen offline during your subscription. Purchased MP3s, on the other hand, give you permanent ownership and full flexibility.
Here's a quick comparison:
| Feature | Streaming Download (Prime/Unlimited) | Purchased MP3 Download |
|---|---|---|
| Offline Playback | ✅ | ✅ |
| Subscription Required | ✅ | ❌ |
| DRM Protection | ✅ | ❌ |
| Play Outside Amazon Music App | ❌ | ✅ |
| Transfer to USB or SD Card | ❌ | ✅ |
| Keep Forever | ❌ Only with active subscription | ✅ |
What if you mainly listen with Amazon Music Prime or Unlimited but still want the same freedom as purchased MP3s? In that case, you'll need to save your streaming songs in a common audio format like MP3 or FLAC. In the next section, we'll show you how to download Amazon Music permanently to your computer with AudFree Amazon Music Converter, allowing you to keep your music forever and play it offline on virtually any device.
Part 3. How to Download Amazon Music to Computer (Free & Permanent)
As stated before, Amazon Music Prime or Unlimited subscribers may notice that your downloaded songs in Amazon Music app for PC aren't truly yours. They remain encrypted, require an active subscription, and can't be transferred to other devices or played with third-party media players.
If you want to keep your Amazon Music library permanently, back it up on your computer, burn songs to CDs, transfer them to a USB drive, or enjoy them on any device without restrictions, you'll need to convert the streaming tracks into standard audio formats first.
One of the easiest tools for this is AudFree Amazon Music Converter.
Designed specifically for Amazon Music users, AudFree lets you download and convert songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks from Amazon Music Prime, Unlimited, and Free accounts into common formats such as MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, AIFF, and M4B. Better still, it preserves the original audio quality, ID3 tags, album artwork, and metadata while supporting batch conversion at speeds of up to 15×.
After conversion, your music becomes completely independent of the Amazon Music app, allowing you to play it with Windows Media Player, VLC, iTunes, Plex, Foobar2000, smart TVs, USB drives, car stereos, DJ software, and many other devices.
AudFree Amazon Music Converter
- Download music from Amazon Music Prime, Unlimited, and Free accounts to computer
- Convert Amazon Music to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, etc.
- Preserve original audio quality and complete ID3 metadata
- Batch-convert entire playlists, albums, and podcasts at up to 15× faster speed
- Keep Amazon Music permanently without subscription restrictions
- Play Amazon Music on virtually any device or media player
How to Download Amazon Music to Your Computer Permanently
Before you begin, download and install AudFree Amazon Music Converter on your computer, Windows PC or Mac both works.
- Step 1. Sign In to Your Amazon Music Account
- Launch AudFree Amazon Music Converter and click 'Sign In' to log into your Amazon Music account directly within the built-in web player. Browse your library just as you would on Amazon Music and locate the songs, playlists, albums, or podcasts you'd like to download.
- Step 2. Add Amazon Music Tracks to the Conversion List
- Open any playlist or album, then click the floating '+' button. AudFree will automatically detect all available tracks. Select the songs you want to keep and click 'Add to List'. This batch-selection feature makes it easy to convert hundreds of songs at once.
- Step 3. Customize the Output Format for Amazon Music
- Click on the "three lines" menu icon in the upper-right corner to launch the settings window. Then select the 'Preferences > Conversion'. Here you can customize the output settings for Amazon Music tracks, including output format, sample rate, bitrate, and audio channel.
- Once you've finished adjusting the settings, click 'OK' to save your preferences.
For maximum compatibility with computers, USB drives, and portable devices, MP3 is generally the recommended format. If you prefer higher audio fidelity, FLAC offers lossless quality while maintaining excellent compatibility with many modern music players.
See also: How to Download Amazon Music to FLAC
- Step 4. Convert and download Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music to PC
- Click 'Convert', and AudFree will begin downloading and converting your selected Amazon Music tracks to your computer. When the conversion is complete, open the Converted folder to access your downloaded files.
- Video Demo. Download Amazon Music to computers
- Please watch this video to learn how to run the AudFree Amazon Music Downloader to download Amazon Music to computers.
Official Download vs AudFree Download
Choosing between Amazon's built-in download feature and AudFree depends on how you plan to use your music.
| Feature | Amazon Music Official Downloads | AudFree Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| Offline Listening | ✅ | ✅ |
| Keep Music Forever | ❌ Subscription required | ✅ |
| Download as MP3/FLAC/WAV | ❌ | ✅ |
| Transfer to USB Drive | ❌ | ✅ |
| Burn to CD | ❌ | ✅ |
| Play with Any Media Player | ❌ | ✅ |
| Backup to External Storage | ❌ | ✅ |
As you can see, Amazon's official downloads are suitable for temporary offline listening during your subscription. However, if you want complete ownership and flexibility, AudFree provides a much more practical long-term solution.
Looking to download music from Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal directly to your computer? If you subscribe to multiple streaming platforms and want to save your favorite songs for permanent offline access, AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder is the perfect solution. As a versatile, all-in-one downloader, it supports over 10 major streaming services, allowing you to batch-capture high-quality audio with ease. It is a must-have tool for organizing your ultimate offline library.
Part 4. FAQs about Downloading Amazon Music to Computers
Why Can't I Download Amazon Prime Music on PC?
Under a standard Amazon Prime subscription, you cannot download just any individual song or album on demand. Prime members are restricted to downloading tracks exclusively from curated 'All-Access Playlists'. If you are trying to download songs outside of these specific playlists, the download button will be unavailable.
Can I Download Amazon Music to My Computer with a Free Account?
Officially, Amazon Music Free doesn't support offline downloads for streaming songs. You can only download music that you've purchased from the Amazon Digital Music Store as DRM-free MP3 files. While offline Amazon Music downloads are completely unavailable on the free tier, you can easily bypass this restriction with AudFree Amazon Music Converter. This powerful tool lets you download and convert your favorite tracks into widely compatible audio formats like MP3, FLAC, and WAV.
Where Are Amazon Music Downloads Stored on My Computer?
Official offline downloads from the Amazon Music desktop app are stored as encrypted cache files, not standard audio files. These files are tied to your Amazon Music account and can't be copied or played with other media players. You can locate these hidden cache directories at the following paths:
• Windows: C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Amazon Music\Data
• Mac: /Users/[Your Username]/Library/Application Support/Amazon Music/Data
If you've downloaded purchased MP3s from the Amazon Music website, they'll usually be saved to your browser's default Downloads folder unless you've chosen a different location.
If you use AudFree Amazon Music Converter, you can choose any output folder you like, making it easy to organize, back up, or transfer your Amazon Music files to other devices.
Part 5. Conclusion
Downloading Amazon Music to your computer is easier than ever, but the best method depends on what you need.
If you're an Amazon Music Prime or Unlimited subscriber who simply wants to listen offline during your subscription, Amazon's official desktop app provides a convenient solution. If you've purchased digital music from Amazon, you can also download DRM-free MP3 files directly from the Amazon website.
However, if you're looking for true ownership, long-term backup, or the freedom to play your music on any device, AudFree Amazon Music Converter offers a far more flexible solution. By converting Amazon Music into standard audio formats like MP3, FLAC, or WAV, you can permanently save your favorite songs, transfer them anywhere, and enjoy them without worrying about subscription expiration or device restrictions.
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