"Does Traktor work with Spotify?" Unfortunately, nope. The Traktor Spotify integration is one of the most requested features among Spotify and Traktor DJ users. Many are hopeful that this feature will be available soon. However, as time goes on, there is still no positive official answer to connect Spotify to Traktor DJ, whether for Traktor Pro 3, Pro 4, or DJ 2/1.
So, doing nothing and just waiting for the official notification is still not an option. In this article, we will explore the best solution on how to add Spotify to Traktor Pro 3/Pro 4/DJ 2 and how to use Spotify with Traktor DJ. Let's get started with the details.
Part 1. Can You Use Spotify with Traktor DJ Software?
Traktor, developed by Native Instruments, is a DJ software first released in 2000. It is widely known for its various versions, including Traktor Pro 2, Traktor Pro 3, Traktor Pro 4, etc. On the other hand, Spotify is a popular music streaming service that millions of users rely on. So, this naturally raises some questions: Does Traktor Pro 3 work with Spotify? Can you use Spotify on Traktor DJ?
In fact, there is no direct integration between Spotify and Traktor. While Traktor allows users to add local music files for mixing. Unfortunately, it is difficult to do so directly with Spotify music. That is because Spotify downloads are cached files, not local files. That means you can't find them on your device, let alone add Spotify songs to Traktor Pro. Also, Spotify tracks are encoded in the special OGG Vorbis format, which is not supported by Traktor DJ.
So, what can you do? In order to use Spotify music in Traktor DJ, you need to change the Spotify audio format for Traktor DJ first. But how? A great solution is using a Spotify music converter from AudFree. It can help convert Spotify music to Traktor DJ-supported audio files.
For reference, here's a format compatibility table to help guide you on what works with Traktor DJ.
Spotify Music Format | DRM-protected |
Traktor Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio CD, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC |
AudFree Spotify Music Converter Output Format | MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, M4B, Lossless |
Part 2. How to Make Traktor Spotify Integration - Best Tool
As mentioned above, the format incompatibility is the main factor when trying to use Traktor with Spotify. In this case, it is necessary to convert Spotify songs to Traktor recognizable MP3 or native normal audio files in advance. To achieve this process, the AudFree Spotify Music Converter is an essential tool.
This top-ranked Spotify music conversion tool can download and convert Spotify to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Lossless, M4A and M4B with lossless quality. Besides, all ID3 tags and metadata information are well preserved for integrating your Spotify library into Traktor for DJing.
The best part of this tool is that you don't need to upgrade to Spotify Premium. With AudFree program, you can download countless music and playlists for offline use and transfer Spotify collection to Traktor Pro 3, Pro 4, or DJ 2.
AudFree Spotify Music Converter

- Download Spotify music, playlists, albums, etc. offline for Traktor for free
- Convert Spotify to MP3 and other Traktor-supported audio formats
- Use Spotify with Traktor DJ 2, Traktor Pro 3, Traktor Pro 4, Traktor Studio, etc.
- All ID3 tags can be kept well while working at up to 13X faster speed
How to Download and Convert Spotify to Traktor DJ-Supported Files
Please download and install AudFree Spotify Music Downloader on the computer where Traktor is installed. Once the preparation is complete, please refer to the following tutorial to download music from Spotify for Traktor DJ.
- Step 1Add Spotify music to AudFree Spotify Music Converter
- Open AudFree Spotify Music Converter from your desktop and log in to your Spotify account. AudFree program offers two ways to add Spotify playlists or other audio content. You can drag and drop the music you want to DJ in Traktor from the built-in Spotify web player to the '+ ♫' section of the AudFree software. Or click any track on Spotify and tap '+ ♫'. Then press the "Add to list" button to upload.
- Step 2Set output format for Spotify Traktor Pro 4/Pro 3/DJ 2
- Here you need to adjust Spotify output format to Traktor compatible one. Please click the 'Menu' bar and hit the 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' option in the setting window. Then you can choose a compatible audio format for Spotify on Traktor DJ. In the same interface, you can also customize other audio parameters of Spotify files, like bit rate, sample rate, etc. After that, touch 'OK'.
- Step 3Convert Spotify music to Traktor-supported tracks
- Tap the 'Convert' tab at the bottom-right corner of the AudFree tool's Converting interface. Then it will work at up to 13X faster conversion speed to download Spotify playlists as Traktor-supported audio files. Just wait for a while, and you can locate all Spotify downloads by touching the 'Converted' icon after the conversion. Then you can DJ Spotify on Traktor offline with ease.
- Video GuideHow to Convert Spotify Music for Traktor DJ via AudFree Spotify Music Converter
- Besides the text guide, you can also follow the video tutorial to learn how to use AudFree Spotify Music Converter to download and convert Spotify songs to Traktor-supported audio formats. This visual guide will make it even easier to understand the process and get your Spotify tracks ready for use in Traktor DJ software.
Part 3. How to Add Spotify to Traktor Pro 3/Pro 4/DJ 2
To connect Spotify to Traktor DJ, you need to import converted Spotify songs to Traktor Pro 3/Pro 4 or other Traktor DJ software first. Here is a detailed tutorial on how to do that.
How to Connect Traktor to Spotify on Windows/Mac Computer
Way 1. Via the Files Option
Step 1. Launch Traktor Pro 4, Pro 3, or DJ 2 program on your computer.
Step 2. Click on the "File" > "Preferences" option in the top menu bar. Or, click "File" > "Import Music Files" / "Import Folder".
Step 3. Hit on "File Management" on the left, it will pop up a new window.
Step 4. In the newly opened window, please choose the "Music Folder" > "Add" button.
Step 5. Now, you can start looking for the music folder including the converted Spotify music files. Click the "Track Connection" > "Import Music Folder" section to select and put Spotify in Traktor DJ.
Way 2. Via Drag and Drop
Step 1. Go to Windows Explorer on Windows computer or Finder on Mac computer. Then locate the folder that stores the converted Spotify music files.
Step 2. Start the Traktor DJ 2, Pro 3 or Pro 4 program from your computer. Then drag and drop Spotify music files to Traktor's Track Collection.
Step 3. Pick up the track you like in the Track Collection or the Search Field. Later, drag it to the Decks.
Once this process is complete, it couldn't be easier to use Spotify on Traktor DJ for mixing.
How to Use Traktor with Spotify on iPhone/iPad
Step 1. Launch the iTunes/Apple Music program from your Windows or Mac computer and import Spotify music to iTunes or Apple Music library.
Step 2. Hit on 'Edit' > 'Preferences' > 'Advanced', then check 'Share iTunes Library XML with other applications'.
Step 3. Connect your iPhone or iPad with your computer via a USB cable.
Step 4. On the iTunes/Apple Music interface, click on 'Music' under the 'Settings' section on the left side.
Step 5. Check the 'Sync Music' and 'Entire music library' or 'Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres' boxes. Then tap 'Apply' to sync Spotify music to your iPad or iPhone.
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Step 6. On your iPhone or iPad, open Traktor DJ 2/DJ Pro 3/DJ Pro 4.
Step 7. Click on the '+' icon on the left panel.
Step 8. Click on the 'iTunes' option from the Browser tree.
Then you can access Spotify music file and drag it to the Decks for mixing.
Part 4. FAQs about Traktor and Spotify
Q1: Do Any DJ Programs Work with Spotify?
A: No. In 2022, Spotify ended its partnership with most third-party DJ apps. But there are still some DJ apps that work with Spotify, namely Mixonset and Pacemaker.
Q2: What Music Streaming Service Works with Traktor?
A: Currently, streaming services supported by Traktor Pro 3, Traktor Pro 4 and Traktor DJ 2 are Beatport and Beatsource LINK. It is noted that SoundCloud is not available to Traktor DJ 2 anymore.
Q3: Is It Legal to DJ with Spotify in Traktor?
A: Yes. You won't violate the law while using Spotify on Traktor. But it's important to note that this behavior is a violation of Spotify's Terms of Service. Therefore, please don't share Spotify mixes produced by Traktor DJ with others.
Q4: Do I Need a Spotify Premium Account to Use Spotify in Traktor DJ App?
A: No, you don't need a Spotify Premium account to use Spotify with Traktor DJ. You can use a conversion tool like AudFree Spotify Music Converter to download and convert Spotify music for Traktor with a Spotify Free account.
Part 5. Bottom Line
Since the official Spotify Traktor integration won't appear soon, you can still follow this article to use Spotify with Traktor Pro 3/Pro 4 and DJ 2. By using AudFree Spotify Music Converter, you can convert Spotify to common formats like MP3, making it simple to add them to Traktor. This way, you can seamlessly connect Traktor and Spotify to make your DJ dreams come true. Moreover, the converted Spotify tracks can also be used with other DJ programs and music players, allowing you to enjoy your Spotify collection offline across multiple platforms.

Charles Davis
Chief Editor