How to Add Spotify Music to OneDrive [Latest Guide]

Part 1. Overview of Spotify and OneDrive

Spotify was launched in 2008 and has since grown to become one of the leading music streaming services in the world. It allows users to access millions of songs from different genres and artists. The platform offers both free and premium plans, with the latter providing ad-free listening, offline playback, and higher audio quality.

OneDrive, on the other hand, is a cloud storage service that allows users to store and share files and documents online. It offers up to 5 GB of free storage space, with the option to upgrade to higher storage plans for a fee. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, making it easy for users to collaborate on documents and projects.

Can Spotify use OneDrive? Unfortunately, Spotify does not have a direct integration with OneDrive. This means that you cannot upload or stream Spotify music directly from your Onedrive account. But we found an effective way to work around this issue, just keep reading.

Part 2. How to Make Spotify OneDrive Integration - Preparation

In order to import Spotify music to OneDrive, you need to get the local Spotify files first. Unfortunately, the tracks downloaded through the official method are just cached files due to the built-in DRM protection of Spotify songs. Besides, you can move Spotify music to other devices or platforsm. So, you need to remove DRM from Spotify music and convert them to common audio formats. To break this barrier, here we will introduce two professional tools to help you.

Tool 1. How to Convert Spotify for OneDrive via AudFree Spotify Music Converter

AudFree Spotify Music Converter is a dedicated tool to download all Spotify content to your computer in batches locally without DRM protection. This intelligent tool can truly convert any Spotify audio to MP3, AIFF, FLAC, WAV, M4A, and other common formats supported by OneDrive. Taking the latest re-encoding technology, it is able to preserve 100% original quality and ID3 tags. More importantly, both Spotify Free and Premium users can use it to download and upload real local Spotify songs to OneDrive.

How to Convert Spotify Music for OneDrive via AudFree Spotify Music Downloader

Step 1Add Spotify songs and playlists

Open and launch AudFree Spotify Converter on your computer. Then it will automatically load the built-in Spotify web player in its main screen. Now, log in to your Spotify account and simply browse the Spotify music library. Then pick out the songs or playlists you need to download to OneDrive. Then drag and drop those selected tracks and playlists to the tool's + button. Later, tap the Add to list button in the new pop-up window to load the files.

Step 2Modify output format and other settings for Spotify OneDrive

Click the "Menu icon > Preferences" > Conversion" tab. Now, you are able to configure the Spotify output audio parameters for OneDrive. If you would like to get the best quality, please choose the output format to MP3, bitrate to 320kbps and sample rate to 48000 Hz or choose FLAC. After that, tap OK.

View also: How to Convert Spotify to FLAC

Step 3 Download Spotify music for OneDrive

After the settings are accomplished, you can hit the big "Convert" button in the bottom-right corner in the Converting window. The conversion will start and run for some time, relying on the number of tracks. Once it is completed, please follow the red spot to visit the "Converted" folder. All local Spotify songs are shown in it.

Tool 2. How to Convert Spotify for OneDrive via AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder

Another tool to download and upload music to OneDrive from Spotify is AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. This tool can download and convert Spotify music to OneDrive-supported audio formats and remove Spotify music DRM effortlessly. Besides, you can reset output bit rate, sample rate and more for Spotify files. After that, you will get local Spotify music files for OneDrive. Now, let's see how to use it.

How to Convert Spotify Songs for OneDrive via AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder

Step 1. Download, install and open AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder on your computer. Then you will see its main screen.

Step 2. Tap the Menu icon at the top-right corner on the main interface. Next, choose Preferences > Conversion in the new window. Then you can start to pick up the audio format, adjust audio channel, bit rate and sample rate. After that, click OK.

Step 3. Now, you can go back to the main screen. Please tap the Spotify icon and log in to your Spotify account to access Spotify music library.

Step 4. Find and tap the audio content you want to download and convert for OneDrive. Then tap the + icon and Add to list button to import Spotify files.

Step 5. Click on the Convert button in the Converting window to start to record Spotify music for OneDrive.

Step 6. After that, press the Converted tab to locate the converted Spotify music files on your computer.

Part 3. How to Add Music to OneDrive from Spotify

Now, you have local Spotify music files that can be stored and accessed anywhere, you can use OneDrive to upload and sync them across all your devices. In this section, we'll walk you through two ways to make OneDrive Spotify work and add your local Spotify music to OneDrive with ease.

Way 1. How to Upload Music from Spotify to OneDrive via OneDrive Desktop App

Step 1. Open the OneDrive desktop app on your computer.

Step 2. Navigate to the OneDrive Folder where you want to store your local music files.

Step 3. Browse and select all the Spotify music files and drag them into the OneDrive Folder you opened earlier.

Step 4. Wait for the files to upload and sync with OneDrive.

Way 2. How to Add Spotify Music to OneDrive via OneDrive Website

Step 1. Go to the OneDrive website and sign in with your Microsoft account.

Step 2. Click on "Upload" and choose "Files" or "Folder".

Step 3. Navigate to the folder where your local Spotify music files are stored on your computer.

Step 4. Select all the files you want to upload and click "Open".

Step 5. Wait for a while and you can upload songs to your Onedrive music folder from Spotify successfully.

After uploading, you can play Spotify music via the OneDrive app or website.

Bonus Tips: How to Play OneDrive Music in Spotify

After uploading your local tracks to OneDrive, you can access them on any device at any time. Any common audio player is compatible with those backup Spotify tracks. If you don't know which player is better, Spotify app is also a good choice. Now, let's check how to add local files to Spotify from OneDrive.

Note: Please make sure that your OneDrive folder is synced to your computer.

Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your device and click on the "Settings" icon in the top right corner.

Step 2. Scroll down to the "Local Files" section and toggle on "Show Local Files".

Step 3. Click "Add a Source" and select the folder where you uploaded your local music files on OneDrive.

Step 4. Once you've added the source, you should see your local music files appear in the "Local Files" section of Spotify.

Step 5. You can now create a new playlist and add your local music files to it.

Step 6. Finally, play your local music files just like you would any other song on Spotify.

FAQs about Spotify to OneDrive

Q1: Is It Legal to Download Music from Spotify to OneDrive?

A: If you convert and upload Spotify music to OneDrive for personal backup and use only, it is legal.

Q2: Do I Need a Spotify Premium Account to Upload Spotify Music to OneDrive?

A: No, you do not. By using AudFree Spotify Music Converter or AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder, you don't need a Spotify Premium account to download Spotify music for OneDrive.

Q3: What Is the Best Audio Format to Choose for Uploading Music to OneDrive from Spotify?

A: The best audio format for uploading music to OneDrive from Spotify is MP3 320kbps, as it has good compatibility and quality. If you are an audiophile, the best choice is FLAC as it is lossless. To make it, you can use AudFree Spotify Music Converter or other third-party tools to help you.

Q4: Can I Connect My Spotify Account to OneDrive?

A: No, there is no official Spotify OneDrive integration for you to connect Spotify to OneDrive. If you want to do that, you should convert Spotify music first and upload them to OneDrive for use.

Q5: Why Uploading Spotify Music to OneDrive?

A: By adding Spotify songs to OneDrive, you can backup your Spotify music offline permanently even after canceling your Spotify subscription. Besides, you can play Spotify music on any device that can access OneDrive. Also, you can use Spotify music on other platforms for personal use.

Q6: How Do I Play Spotify Music After Uploading to OneDrive?

A: You can play the music from the OneDrive app or website, download it to any device to play with a music player like iTunes, VLC, etc.

In Conclusion

It's a convenient way to link Spotify to OneDrive for accessing your favorite tunes from anywhere and sharing them with others. With AudFree Spotify Music Converter, you can easily get local Spotify songs and upload them to OneDrive. Plus, streaming music from OneDrive on Spotify is a seamless experience that lets you enjoy your music collection without any limitations. So, just download a free trial and unlock your music library today.