In the digital age, listening to streaming music became the norm, but the need to have their favorite songs available even without an Internet connection remains strong. Whether it's a long journey, an area with poor network coverage or simply a desire not to consume mobile data, downloading local music offers a practical and convenient solution. However, orienting between different options and understanding what legal and allowed methods are may not always be immediate.
This complete guide has been designed to provide you with all the information you need to download music from your favorite streaming platform. We will explore the different approaches available, distinguishing between downloading permanent files on your device and listening to offline content through mobile service applications. We will walk you step by step through computer, smartphone and tablet procedures, ensuring you can enjoy your music wherever you are, in full compliance with the rules.
Fundamentals and Preliminary Requirements
Before entering into the detailed instructions, it is essential to understand that there are two main ways to ‘download’ music, each with its own characteristics and limitations:
- Download by Brani Abilitati da Creatori (Gratuito e Legale): Some artists and musical producers choose to make their songs directly downloadable. This means that you can save a permanent audio file on your computer, completely legal and free of charge. This option is typically available only through the desktop version of the service website and requires the creation of a user account. It is important to note that not all songs are enabled to direct download; it depends on the choice of the author.
- Listening to Offline By Subscription (In-App): For most content and mobile usage, listening to offline music is linked to the subscription of a premium subscription to the streaming service. This method allows you to download songs directly within the service app, making them available for playback even without connection. However, these files are accessible exclusively through the application and cannot be transferred or reproduced with other programs or devices.
It is essential to emphasize that downloading music in both ways described is a completely legal action, as it falls within the features provided and allowed by the platform itself. Let us now see how to proceed in each way.
How to Download Enabled Brans on Computer (Free Method)
If you want to download a permanent audio file on your PC or Mac, you need to access the web version of the music streaming service. The procedure is simple and direct, provided the song creator has enabled the download option.
Service Access and Account Creation
First, open your favorite web browser (such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari) and connect to the main page of the streaming platform. If you don't have an account yet, you'll have to create one. Most services offer different recording options:
- With E-mail and Password: Enter your email address, create a secure password and provide the required information (age, gender, name).
- Through Existing Accounts: You can often register or log in using your Google, Facebook or Apple ID account by simplifying the process.
If you already have an account, just click on the access button (usually located at the top right) and enter your credentials or choose the access option via third-party accounts.
Search and Download Brano
Once you log in to your account, proceed as follows:
- Search for Brano: Use the search field (usually a top bar) to type the title of the song or the name of the artist you are interested in. Press Enter or click on the magnifying glass icon.
- Find the Download Option: In the search results, locate the desired track. Under the title or next to the play/share buttons, look for an option that indicates ‘Other’ or ‘More’. By clicking on it, a drop-down menu should open.
- Start the Download: In this menu, search and select the ‘Download File’ or ‘Download File’ item. If this option is present, by clicking on it you will start downloading the song on your computer. The file will be saved in the default folder for your browser downloads (usually ‘Download’ or ‘Download’).
What to do if the download option is not present? If you don’t find the item ‘Download File’, it means that the author of the track has not enabled the possibility to download it. In this case, you will not be able to proceed with free download.
Find Free Brans: The platform does not offer a specific filter to detect only downloadable tracks for free. However, you can try to search for terms like ‘free’ or ‘download’ in the search field; you may find artists who explicitly label their content as free and downloadable.
Listening Offline on Mobile Devices (via Premium Subscription)
For users who want to listen to music offline directly from mobile apps on Android or iPhone/iPad, the solution is the activation of a premium subscription. This subscription unlocks additional features, including downloading tracks and playlists for listening without connection.
Activation of Premium Subscription
The activation of the premium subscription can take place in two ways, with a slight price difference:
- Via Browser Web (Recommended for Lower Costs): Open your browser on your mobile device (e.g. Chrome, Safari), link to the platform website and sign in to your account. It is essential to activate the ‘computer version’ of the site. On Safari, you can do it by tapping the ‘AA’ icon in the address bar and selecting ‘Request desktop site’. On Chrome, look for the ‘Cutlery Site’ option in the three dot menu. Once in the desktop version, search for the ‘Upgrade’ or ‘Subscribe’ option and follow the instructions to activate free trial or subscription. This route often offers a slightly lower monthly cost (e.g. 5.99 euro/month with a free 7-day trial).
- Via App Mobile (More cost): Launch the app on your smartphone or tablet and sign in to your account. Look for the premium subscription section (often labeled as ‘Go+’ or similar). Here you can activate free trial or subscription, with payment managed via Google Play Store (for Android) or iTunes/App Store (for iPhone/iPad). Please note that due to platform fees, the monthly cost could be higher (e.g. 7.99 euro/month).
Regardless of the chosen mode, most premium subscriptions include an initial free trial (e.g. 7 days) to test the service.
How to Download Brans and Playlists for Offline Listening (Android and iOS)
Once the premium subscription is activated, the procedure for downloading content is identical for both Android and iOS:
- Search for Content: In the app, use the magnifying lens icon (research) in the menu below to find the desired track or playlist.
- For Singles Brani: Once you locate the track, tap the icon of the three dots next to it. In the menu that opens, select the ‘Like’ option (or the heart icon). Automatically, the track will be added to your list of favorites and made available for download. Some apps may require an additional step in the ‘Booking’ > ‘Previous Tracks’ and then tap on a download icon (a downward arrow) to start downloading all favorite songs.
- For Playlist Intere: Access the main page of the playlist. Here, you will find a download icon directly (a downward arrow). Touching it, you will start downloading all the songs contained in the playlist.
View and Manage Download Content
To access the downloaded songs and playlists, you can also listen to without Internet connection:
- Access the ‘Booking’ or ‘Raccolta’ section of the app (often represented by an icon with three lines or an icon of a library/folder).
- Select the ‘Download’ or ‘Download’ item. Here you will find all the content you have made available offline.
- To remove a track or playlist from your downloads, select the content, and usually the ‘Like’ option (the heart) will be editable; deactivating it, the track will be removed from the downloads (and often even from your ‘priests’).
Deactivation of the Subscription
You can disable your premium subscription at any time, keeping in mind that you will lose the chance to download new songs and listen offline to those already downloaded. The procedure depends on how you activated your subscription:
- If Enabled via Web Browser: Login to the website via browser (also mobile, but always in desktop version), go to the settings of your account, search for the Subscription section and follow the instructions to cancel the automatic renewal.
- If Activated via Google Play Store (Android): Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile picture to the top right, select ‘Payments and Subscriptions’ > ‘Registers’. Find the service subscription and proceed with the deactivation.
- If enabled via iTunes/App Store (iPhone/iPad): Go to the iOS/iPadOS Settings, tap your top name, select ‘subscriptions’. Find your active subscription and cancel your automatic renewal.
Access to Free Downloads on Mobile (Alternative Solution)
As mentioned, mobile apps do not allow direct download of songs made available free of charge by artists. However, there is an alternative method to access this feature even from smartphones or tablets:
- Open the web browser on your mobile device (e.g. Safari, Chrome).
- Connect to the official website of the streaming platform and access your account.
- It is essential to activate the ‘computer version’ of the site in your mobile browser. The procedure is the same described for the activation of the premium subscription via browser (AA icon on Safari or three dot menu on Chrome).
- Once the desktop version of the site appears, follow the same procedure as the download on PC: search for the track, click on ‘Other’ and select ‘Download File’ if the option is available. The track will be downloaded to the download folder of your mobile device.
Conclusion
We hope that this detailed guide has provided you with all the information you need to download your favorite music easily and legally, both on computers and on mobile devices. Always remember to distinguish between permanent downloads (often free and limited to enabled songs) and offline listening in-app (which requires a premium subscription).
Now you are ready to enjoy your ideal playlist, wherever you are and regardless of your internet connection. Good listening!
