How to Sync Spotify Music to MusicBee [Updated]

By Charles Davis Updated on 2025-06-20 / Update for Spotify Tips

Q: I have successfully added my local music files to MusicBee for playback. But when I tried to import Spotify downloads, nothing happened. Are there some special points I missed? What should I do before adding Spotify music to MusicBee?

If you are wondering why you can't do that, don't worry. This article will explain the reasons for this issue. Also, it will provide an effective workaround on how to sync Spotify playlist to MusicBee for playback. Let's start.

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Part 1. Does Spotify Work with MusicBee?

MusicBee is an ultimate music manager and player on Windows computer, which simplifies music playback and organization of audio files. With the auto-tagging feature, it has the ability of downloading incomplete tag data automatically to clean up your messy library. It supports a wide variety of audio formats for playback, such as MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, FLAC, and more.

Until here, you might be wondering: why can't I upload Spotify playlists to MusicBee for listening, especially since both support the OGG format? Spotify does use the OGG Vorbis format for streaming, but Spotify downloaded songs are encrypted and protected by DRM technology. That means they are not standard audio files and can't be accessed outside the Spotify app, even if you are a Premium user. As a result, MusicBee can't detect and play Spotify music directly.

Part 2. Best Spotify to MusicBee Converter

Now that we've learned why you can't import Spotify playlists in MusicBee for playback, let's discuss the solution: How to make Spotify MusicBee work? Take it easy! The only thing you need to do is select an all-in-one Spotify converter to help you convert Spotify protected Ogg files to common audio files, like MP3, FLAC, WAV, and other fully supported by MusicBee.

When it comes to the best music conversion tool for Spotify, you can't miss AudFree Spotify Music Downloader. It specializes in removing DRM from Spotify songs and playlists and converting Spotify music to MP3, Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, M4B and WAV with 100% original quality preserved. Even better, it works for both free and premium Spotify users. So, you don't need a paid account to download your favorite Spotify songs.

With AudFree Spotify Music Converter, you can easily download music from Spotify to MusicBee library to play offline and control music completely.

AudFree Spotify Music Converter

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Now, you can refer to the following steps to export Spotify playlists to MusicBee-supported audio formats for use. First, you need to download and install the AudFree Spotify Music Converter to your Windows or Mac computer.

Step 1Import Spotify songs to AudFree Spotify Converter
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Once installed, press the icon of AudFree Spotify Music Converter on your desktop, and this software will be launched. In the built-in Spotify web player, log in to your Spotify account. After that, you can tap your favorite Spotify songs, press the green + icon, and click Add to list to import Spotify music files to the conversion window of AudFree.
Step 2Set Spotify output format as MusicBee supported one
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Enter to the top menu icon to choose the 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' option. In the opened settings window, you will be able to define Spotify music output format as MusicBee-compatible one, like MP3, FLAC and WAV. Besides, you'd better to customize the output quality by changing the bit rate, sample rate, etc., especially for users who own free Spotify account. Once done, tap OK.
Step 3Convert Spotify playlists for MusicBee
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When you finish customization, please hit on the 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner of the Converting interface. Then AudFree Spotify to MusicBee Converter will download and convert Spotify tracks to plain audio files available for MusicBee. After the conversion, you can navigate to the destination folder by clicking the 'folder' icon in the Converted interface to locate converted Spotify files on your computer.

Part 3. How to Import Spotify Playlist in MusicBee

Now, all your Spotify tracks have been converted, and they are fully compatible with MusicBee. So, you can freely add, organize and play them on MusicBee just like any other local audio files. Here we will share some methods with you on how to upload Spotify playlist to MusicBee.

Method 1: Just open MusicBee app on your computer, go to the 'File' > 'Scan Folders for New Files' option in the menu. Then please select the 'Choose Folders' option to browse your local folders on your computer. Once located target folder contains the converted Spotify songs, please type 'Proceed' and all Spotify playlists will be uploaded to MusicBee for a while.

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Method 2: Open MusicBee app from your computer. Then open the folder with the converted Spotify music. Next, drag and drop Spotify music to MusicBee interface directly.

Method 3: Tap File > Add Files to Library on MusicBee app. Then proceed to locate and import local Spotify music files to MusicBee library.

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Method 4: Tap MusicBee at the top menu bar on the app's screen, then choose File > Library > Import > Import from iTunes or Import from Windows Media Player. Note: Before that, you need to transfer the converted Spotify music files to iTunes or Windows Media Player in advance.

View also:

How to Import Spotify Music to iTunes

How to Add Spotify Music to Windows Media Player

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After you have synced converted Spotify songs and playlists to MusicBee, you will also be able to use MusicBee to find, play and manage them in accordance with your needs. Also, you can directly play Spotify within MusicBee without adding files to MusicBee. Just tap Music in MusicBee app, locate the tracks in the target folder on your computer in the left panel and start to play.

Part 4. In Conclusion

While Spotify and MusicBee don't work together directly, with the help of AudFree Spotify Music Converter, you can easily make them work again. With this tool, you can convert Spotify music to local files for MusicBee. Then you can import and use Spotify on MusicBee without limitations.

If you have any questions on Spotify for MusicBee, please leave them in the comment area and we will try our best to help you out.

Charles Davis

Charles Davis

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Charles Davis is the chief-editor of AudFree Company, who writes a variety of tech articles and music reviews, such as hot software releases and Spotify music tips.