Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming platforms, offering millions of songs and playlists to its users. But what about the songs that aren’t available on Spotify? If you have music files saved on your computer that aren’t in Spotify’s library, you can still add them to your Spotify library and listen to them alongside your favorite tracks. Here’s how to add local files to your Spotify library.
Step 1: Open Spotify and go to settings
First, open the Spotify application on your computer. Then, click on the dropdown arrow next to your account name at the top right of the screen and select “Settings” from the menu.
Step 2: Enable local files
In the settings menu, scroll down to the section that says “Local Files” and turn on the toggle switch next to “Show Local Files.” This will allow Spotify to access and display the music files stored on your computer.
Step 3: Add music files to your Spotify library
Next, click on “Local Files” in the left-hand menu of the settings window. Here, you can add the location of the folder where your music files are saved on your computer. Click on “Add a Source” and select the folder containing the music files you want to add to your Spotify library. Once you’ve added the folder, Spotify will import the music files and display them in your library.
Step 4: Create a playlist
To organize your local files, you can create a playlist specifically for these songs. Click on “New Playlist” in the left-hand menu, give your playlist a name, and then drag and drop the local files from your library into the playlist.
Step 5: Sync your music to your mobile devices
If you want to listen to your local files on your mobile devices, you’ll need to sync your music library. To do this, make sure your computer and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Next, open the Spotify app on your mobile device, go to the playlist containing your local files, and toggle on the “Download” option. This will download the local files to your mobile device so you can listen to them offline.
By following these steps, you can easily add local files to your Spotify library and enjoy all of your favorite music in one place. Whether it’s rare tracks, live recordings, or music from independent artists, you can now listen to it all on Spotify alongside the rest of your music collection. So go ahead and add your local files to Spotify and expand your music library even further.