How to Download Tidal Music on Mac for Offline Listening

Part 1. How to Download Tidal Mac App

"Can you download Tidal on Mac?" Yes. Tidal is available on a wide range of platforms, including macOS and Windows computers, iOS and Android smartphones, web browsers and more. Here in this part, we will walk you through how to download and install Tidal for Mac app on your Mac or MacBook computer step by step.

Step 1. Open your web browser and go to the 'Download TIDAL Mac' page.

Step 2. Choose your Mac computer version and hit the 'Download' button.

Step 3. Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file (usually in your 'Downloads folder') and double-click it to run the installer.

Step 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Tidal on Mac.

Step 5. After installation, launch the Mac Tidal app on your Mac. Then sign in to your Tidal account or create a new account if you don't have one.

See also: How to Get Tidal Free Trial 6 Months

📢 Note: However, it is important to note that only users subscribed to the 'TIDAL' plan and using Tidal on mobile phones can download Tidal music for offline playback. But this doesn't mean Mac users can't download music from Tidal for macOS. So, how to make it? The methods we provide in the following parts can help you greatly. You can skip to the target part to learn more details.

Part 2. How to Download Tidal Music on Mac via AudFree Tidal Music Converter

From above, we know that there is no official way to download music from Tidal Mac app. If you are looking for a way to download Tidal music on Mac, AudFree Tidal Music Converter for Mac is a great tool to try. It is dedicated to downloading music from Tidal for Mac as local files for offline listening. Unlike the Tidal mobile app, which only lets you stream or download temporary files that disappear when your plan ends, this tool lets you keep Tidal music forever on your Mac. This tool is also available for Windows computers. So, if you want to download Tidal songs on Windows, you can easily do that too.

What's more, it can convert Tidal music to MP3, AIFF, Lossless, FLAC, M4A, M4B, and WAV. That means you can play Tidal music you like on any device you want. Running at up to 37X faster speed, the AudFree Tidal Music Downloader can download Tidal songs to Mac with original audio quality, even for Master quality songs. As for the ID3 tag information, it is also smart enough to maintain its integrity, such as title, year, genre, album cover, etc.

Plus, you can download whole Tidal playlists or albums in one go, which makes it super convenient. Whether you want to enjoy your favorite Tidal tracks offline, build a personal music collection, or just listen without limits, AudFree Tidal Music Converter makes it easy.

AudFree Tidal Music Converter for Mac

• Download music from Tidal on Mac with zero-quality loss
• Convert Tidal Music to MP3, AIFF, WAV and others
• Keep original ID3 tag information like album covers, etc.
• Run at a fast speed to download Tidal on Mac in bulk efficiently

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How to Download Music from Tidal on Mac via AudFree Tidal Converter

Before we start, make sure you have the AudFree Tidal Downloader installed on your computer. After that, we will explain how to download Tidal music on Mac for offline playback step by step with this tool.

Step 1Add Tidal Music to AudFree Tidal Downloader

First, run AudFree Tidal Downloader on your Mac OS system. Now, you can log in to your Tidal account and discover your favorite Tidal music from the built-in Tidal web player on AudFree tool. Once you have decided which tracks, albums or playlists you want to download, click on them and tap '+ ♫' at the right. Next, hit the 'Add to list' button in the pop-up window to import the Tidal song.

See also: Best Tidal Playlists Recommendations

Step 2Define Output Settings for Tidal on Mac

The second step is to find the 'AudFree Tidal Music Converter' from the top left menu bar of your Mac, then select 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' in the settings window. Here, you can choose from seven output formats. If you want to save storage on your Mac, you can define the output format as MP3. To maintain the best quality of Tidal Music, it is recommended that you go for FLAC. As you can see in this window, you can customize other output audio parameters such as channel, sample rate and bit rate.

See also:

How to Convert Tidal to FLAC

How to Convert Tidal to AIFF

Step 3Start to Download Tidal Music on Mac

Once all the settings are ready, simply go to the Converting section and press the 'Convert' button to start the download process. AudFree Tidal Music Downloader will download Tidal Mac music in no time. When the downloads are complete, you can find them by clicking the 'Converted' list. At last, you can listen to Tidal music on Mac offline. Also, you can move them to other platforms for offline playback with ease.

See also: How to Download Songs from Tidal to Computer? Solved!

Part 3. How to Download Tidal Music on Mac via GitHub Tidal-dl

In this part, we will introduce another tool to you to download music from Tidal on Mac: Tidal-dl, an open-source application on GitHub. Tidal-dl is a command-line version of Tidal-Media-Downloader project and allows users to download both audio and video content from the Tidal music streaming service. While there is also a graphical version called Tidal-gui. But it is important to note that only the Tidal-dl can download music from Tidal on Mac.

Although you can download Tidal songs to Mac with the Tidal web player, Tidal-dl is difficult to use though it offers more flexibility. If you know something about Python, maybe it is a nice tool for you. But if you're looking for a more user-friendly and hassle-free solution to get Tidal downloads, we recommend going with the AudFree Tidal Music Downloader. It offers a simple interface and powerful features, making it ideal for listeners who just want to download Tidal music on Mac quickly and easily.

Now, let's check how to download music from Tidal on Mac via Tidal-dl.

Step 1. First, ensure you have installed Python on your computer.

Step 2. Go to GitHub Tidal-dl and click the green '< > Code' option.

Step 3. Then, hit the 'Download ZIP' tab to download the software on your Mac computer. Now, you can unzip and install it.

Step 4. To download music from Tidal on Mac, you need to type the corresponding text.

Step5. Find your wanted tracks from the Tidal web player, then copy its URL or ID. Next, go back to Tidal-dl, you should enter the Url/ID to make Tidal-dl download Tidal music.

Part 4. FAQs about Tidal Mac

Q1: Is There a Tidal App for Mac?

A: Yes. You can download the Tidal Mac app from its official website. The specific step we have shown in Part 1.

Q2: Can You Download Tidal Music on Mac?

A: No, you cannot download music from Tidal on Mac or Windows officially as there is no built-in download option on its desktop app. However, you can use AudFree Tidal Music Converter or GitHub Tidal-dl to help you remove DRM from Tidal and download Tidal music on Mac. The simplest software surely is the AudFree Tidal Music Converter as it is easy to use and offers more features.

Q3: Why Is Tidal Not Working on My Mac?

A: If Tidal is not working on your Mac, there could be several reasons for this issue. But here are some solutions you can try to resolve the issue.

Check Tidal Status: Tidal may experience server issues that can affect app functionality. You can check Tidal's official website or social media channels for any announcements about service disruptions.

Check System Requirements: Ensure that your Mac meets the minimum system requirements for running the Tidal app. Older Mac models or outdated operating systems may not be fully compatible.

Check Firewall and Security Software: Make sure that your Mac's firewall or any security software is not blocking Tidal. You may need to adjust firewall settings to allow Tidal to function properly.

Update and Restart Tidal App: Quit the Tidal app completely and then relaunch it. Or, go to update the Tidal app to the latest version. Sometimes, simply restarting or updating the app can resolve temporary glitches or issues.

Clear Tidal App Cache: You can also clear the cache data in the Tidal Mac app to fix this issue.

Restart Your Mac: If restarting the app doesn't work, try restarting your Mac. This can help clear any temporary system issues that may be affecting Tidal.

See also:

How to Fix Tidal Not Working

How to Fix Tidal Not Playing on Mobile/Desktop

Q4: What Is the Tidal Media Downloader for Mac?

A: It is Tidal-dl, we also called it the Tidal-Media-Downloader for Mac.

Q5: How Do I Get Tidal Offline Mode on My Mac?

A: Unfortunately, the offline mode is only available in the Tidal mobile app. But you can rip music from Tidal on computers via third-party tools, then you can listen to Tidal music without using Tidal app.

Q6: Can You Download Tidal on MacBook?

A: Yes, you can download Tidal app on a MacBook to stream music online. But if you want to download Tidal music on MacBook for offline playback, you can't do that as there is no Tidal offline mode on desktop app. Luckily, you can use some third-party tool to help you.

Part 5. In Conclusion

There's no denying that we all want to enjoy our favorite Tidal music for personal use anytime and anywhere. So, downloading Tidal songs to Mac locally with the tool above is a smart choice. After comparing AudFree Tidal Music Converter and GitHub Tidal-dl, we find that AudFree Tidal Music Converter stands out as the more user-friendly and reliable option-especially for listeners.

With AudFree, you can easily keep your favorite Tidal songs on your Mac computer forever, even if you cancel your subscription. You also don't have to worry about Tidal's format limitations. Once your Tidal music is downloaded, you can transfer Tidal songs from your Mac to other devices for use for free. For example, you're free to play Tidal music on MP3 players, USB drives, SD cards and more portable devices offline without any problems.