Advertisement
Tech

The simple way to download anything from SoundCloud

Downloading those mediocre remixes is easier than you think.

Photo of Kristen Hubby

Kristen Hubby

How to download from SoundCloud

Aspiring rappers used to hustle in parking lots, selling mixtapes out of the trunk of their cars. Now they’re posting on SoundCloud. The streaming platform is where major artists like Drake, Chance the Rapper, and Kanye West drop surprise albums and new tracks for unsuspecting fans, and where meme trends like Trumpwave emerge.

Featured Video

Naturally, you’re going to want to download some of the tracks, playlists, and podcasts you discover on SoundCloud. The question: How?

“Stream-ripping” has become a significant issue for the music industry. In September 2016, an assortment of major labels banded together to fight youtube-mp3.org, a YouTube-to-mp3 converter. If you’re looking to just rip music—reconsider your options. You can stream anything on SoundCloud for free, and many artists make their tracks available for download.

But if streaming isn’t an option, and you really need to grab and go, there are a few different options to seamlessly download audio files from SoundCloud to your computer or phone. Here are some of the best downloading tools we’ve found to get your favorite podcast or remix straight to your music library.

Advertisement

How to download from SoundCloud

1) Download via URL

There are multiple websites that allow you to download SoundCloud files by plugging in the URL to the respective SoundClound track, like SingleMango and KlickAud.

soundcloud downloader : singlemango
SingleMango.com
Advertisement

Once you find the track you wish you download, copy the URL at the top of your browser and paste it into the URL engine. Click the download button and the song will load straight onto your computer. For playlists, the process is the exact same: Listeners just paste the URL in the engine designated for playlists.

2) Google Chrome Extensions

Google Chrome offers Extensions, or apps, that can be downloaded for free via the Google Chrome web store. But here’s the catch: They aren’t super reliable and run the risk of giving your computer a virus. Some extensions, like the KlickAud extension, might as well not be—they simply redirect you to the downloader website. The and SoundCloud Downloader lets users download songs from Soundcloud, but according to reviews, it’s a hit-or-miss operation. 

How to dowloads songs from SoundCloud : SoundCloud Downloader Free
Screengrab via Google Chrome Web Store
Advertisement

If you’re still looking to download the extension, click the blue button to the left “Add to Chrome” and a file will pop-up asking to add the extension. Accept the addition, and the extension will appear in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser.

How to dowload songs from SoundCloud
Screengrab via Google Chrome Web Store

There is an option to include a QR code when you click the download button. By checking the box, listeners are able to get the audio file or playlist on their phone as well.

How to download SoundCloud
Screengrab via SoundCloud
Advertisement

3) Download directly from SoundCloud

Not all tracks are available for download, but some users on SoundCloud already allow the option to download their audio files. In order for the download button to appear with the track, listeners have to be logged into their personal accounts.

How to dowload songs from SoundCloud
Screengrab via SoundCloud

If the song is available for download, there will be a download button below the waveform next to the “Share” and “More” button. The download button is customizable for users, so it could redirect to the user’s website or directly download.

Advertisement

READ MORE: 

To download a song, just click the button, and the file will download automatically to your computer or bring you to a website where the song is available for free download.

 
The Daily Dot