SoundCloud and Spotify are two of the most popular music streaming platforms worldwide. SoundCloud is known for indie music, remixes, and user-uploaded content, while Spotify offers a more polished listening experience with vast licensed catalogs.
If you've found unique tracks or personal favorites on SoundCloud that you'd like to listen to on Spotify, you're not alone. Many music lovers want to transfer music from SoundCloud to Spotify to manage their libraries in one place or enjoy songs offline on more devices.
This 2025 guide will walk you through three practical methods to help you move music from SoundCloud to Spotify, whether you're looking for free, advanced, or automated tools.
Part 1. Can You Connect SoundCloud to Spotify Directly?
Unfortunately, there is no official integration between SoundCloud and Spotify. You can't directly connect the two platforms or import music automatically.
This means users must turn to third-party tools or use manual methods to convert SoundCloud tracks to Spotify. Below, we break down the most effective approaches, from basic downloads to automated transfers.
Part 2. How to Transfer SoundCloud Playlists to Spotify [Free]
Not every SoundCloud user wants to install software or pay for a premium solution. If you're looking for a free way to move music from SoundCloud to Spotify, the manual method is still a solid choice. This approach involves downloading music from SoundCloud - either directly via download buttons or with the help of online SoundCloud downloader tools - and then adding those tracks to your Spotify library as local files.
While this method works best for small collections and individual songs, it gives you full control over your music and requires no paid subscriptions. Let's break it down into two main paths:
Option 1. Download SoundCloud Songs to Spotify within SoundCloud Web Player
Some SoundCloud creators allow users to download tracks directly from the web interface. Here's how to use this simple feature to download and transfer SoundCloud to Spotify:
Step 1. Go to the SoundCloud.com, and sign in your SoundCloud account, you can sign up for free if you're not.
Step 2. Navigate to the track or playlist you want to save, you'll find the download button appears under the three-dot if the uploader has enabled downloads.
Step 3. Click the 'Download files', the track is usually saved in MP3 format to your default Downloads folder.
Step 4. Add the file to Spotify App
If you want to import SoundCloud to Spotify on different device, you can check the steps belows:
• Android/iOS: Launch Spotify on your phone and open Home tab > Go to Settings and privacy; > Apps and devices. Enable 'Local audio files' under 'Other devices'. Go back to Your Library, you'll see the Local files folder alongside your playlist. Open it, grant Spotify media access, and your files will display.
• Windows/macOS: Launch Spotify on your Windows or macOS and click Settings in the top right corner; Under 'Your Library', toggle on 'Show Local Files'; Click 'Add A Source' to add default Downloads folder you have download from SoundCloud, the music will be imported into Spotify, and you can will be able to find them in the Playlists section of Your Library.
✅ Best for: Users downloading a few tracks with official permission
❌ Limitations: Only works when artists enable downloads
Option 2. Download and Transfer SoundCloud Songs to Spotify via Online Downloaders or Extensions
If there's no download button available, you can still download SoundCloud songs for free using reliable online tools or browser extensions. These tools allow you to extract the audio file from a track's URL and then import it into Spotify.
✔️ Popular Online Tools to Try:
• SoundCloudMP3/ScloudDownloader.net - Paste the track URL and download MP3s directly
• Loader.to - Known for playlist support and tag preservation
• DoubleDouble.top - Clean interface, supports fast downloads
• Addoncrop - A powerful chrome extension to download SoundCloud tracks
See also: Best 9 Ways to Download SoundCloud Playlist
Here take one of online SoundCloud downloaders SoundCloudMP3 as a example:
Step 1. Go to SoundCloud offical webpage, and copy the SoundCloud track or playlist URL below the waveform.
Step 2. Paste it into the downloader tool and click 'Download'.
Step 3. The MP3 files will be saved to your computer or phone.
Step 4. Add the tracks to Spotify playlist, which is same as last 'Step 4', you can go back check the details.
You can also install browser extensions like "Addoncrop" for Chrome, which adds a download icon directly to track pages.
✅ Best for: Accessing music without official download links
❌ Limitations: Not all tools support playlists or private tracks
Part 3. How to Add Songs from SoundCloud to Spotify [Advanced]
If you want to transfer multiple songs from SoundCloud to Spotify - including tracks that are private, DJ mixes, or unreleased remixes - you'll need a more powerful and versatile solution. That's where the AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder for SoundCloud comes in.
Unlike online downloaders, AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder doesn't rely on public access or permissions. It works by converting the streaming audio to open-source format from SoundCloud, preserving original audio quality and metadata. You can then easily import these MP3s into Spotify as local files or organize them into playlists.
This method is especially ideal if you're managing a large music collection or want to keep high-quality SoundCloud songs forever.
Why Choose AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder?

- Download SoundCloud MP3 playlists or albums losslessly
- Convert SoundCloud tracks into FLAC, WAV, MP3, etc.
- Automatically preserve the original ID3 tags
- Batch download tracks up to 65X speed
- Works with both Windows and macOS
How to Download Music from SoundCloud to Spotify
- Step 1Download and Launch AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder
- Install and launch AudFree on Windows or macOS. You'll see a clean interface with 9 main music streamers. Remember to activate your account to unlock the full features.
- Step 2Set Output Format for Spotify Compatibility
- Click Menu > 'Preferences' in the top-right corner and under the 'Conversion' tab, select the audio output format (MP3/M4A is recommended) and parameters, such as bitrate, sample rate, etc.
- Step 3Add SoundCloud Songs to Conversion List
- Return to the main screen and double-click the SoundCloud icon. Logging in your SoundCloud account, you can find the tracks/playlist you want to download and then tap the '+' icon to add the SoundCloud songs to the Converting list for Spotify.
- Step 4Start downloading the SoundCloud Playlist
- Click the 'Convert' button to start converting. Once finished, you can access your SoundCloud songs in your computer offline.
- Step 5Import Converted Songs from SoundCloud to Spotify
- Since the steps for adding songs from SoundCloud to Spotify on Windows or macOS are the same as Step 4 in Part 2, you can follow those same steps to import music to Spotify. If you'd like to sync these converted SoundCloud songs to Spotify on your phone, you need to use a USB cable to transfer them to your phone and then follow the same steps above to move the SoundCloud playlist to Spotify.
✅ Pros:
- Preserves lossless audio quality
- Batch convert SoundCloud playlist with 65X speed
- Ad-free experience without interruptions
- Support 9 platforms more than just SoundCloud
❌ Cons:
- Not free (trial available)
- Requires installation
Part 4. Use Online SoundCloud to Spotify Playlist Tools [Quick Transfer]
For users looking to sync public SoundCloud playlists to Spotify without downloading files, online services like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic offer an easy solution.
- Soundiiz: https://soundiiz.com/tutorial/sync-soundcloud-with-spotify
- TuneMyMusic: https://www.tunemymusic.com/transfer/soundcloud-to-spotify
- Musconv: https://musconv.com/soundcloud-to-spotify/
- FreeYourMusic: https://freeyourmusic.com/transfer-soundcloud-to-spotify
Here take TuneMyMusic for instance to guide you how to sync or move songs from SoundCloud to Spotify:
Note: Only the tracks that exist on both platforms can be successfully synced.
Step 1. Visit TuneMyMusic.com
Step 2. Select SoundCloud as your source platform and connect your SoundCloud account, then pick one or more playlists you'd like to move.
Step 3. Select Spotify as the destination. The tool will begin scanning for matching tracks in Spotify's catalog.
Step 4. Click the 'Transfer' button to start transferring from SoundCloud to Spotify. The playlist will then appear in your Spotify library with all available songs.
✅ Pros:
- Fast and cloud-based
- No software installation
❌ Cons:
- May not match all songs correctly (Some SoundCloud songs, especially remixes or indie uploads)
- Doesn't support private or unreleased tracks, only public playlists can be transferred
- Free tier has transfer limitations
- Occasionally, album art or artist names may not be preserved perfectly
Part 5. In Summary: What's the Best Way to Transfer SoundCloud Music to Spotify?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but choosing the best way to move your SoundCloud music to Spotify depends on your specific needs.
If you're dealing with just a few tracks and they happen to be downloadable, manual methods using SoundCloud's download buttons or online music downloaders may be sufficient. For more flexibility and control, especially when working with unavailable or private SoundCloud songs, AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder stands out as the most reliable option - it lets you convert any SoundCloud music to Spotify-compatible formats in high quality.
Online playlist transfer tools like Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic are great for convenience but can fall short when tracks don't exist in Spotify's database.
To sum it up:
- Use manual download/upload if you're cost-conscious and only need a few songs.
- Use AudFree if you want full access, batch downloads, and top sound quality.
- Use Soundiiz/TuneMyMusic if you want to transfer public playlists from SoundCloud to Spotify quickly, knowing some songs may be missing.
Whatever method you choose, this guide gives you all the tools to convert SoundCloud to Spotify playlists or individual tracks, so you can enjoy your favorite music wherever you are.

Roger Kelly
Staff Editor