Download Amazon Music in three steps

To download a song or album from Amazon Music, open the app on your phone or computer, find the track you want, and tap or click the download button next to it. The song saves to your device and plays without needing an internet connection. Downloaded music stays on your device until you delete it, even if your subscription ends — though you won't be able to play it after your membership stops.

The process is the same whether you use an iPhone, Android phone, Windows computer, or Mac. The download button looks like a downward-pointing arrow and appears next to each song, album, or playlist. Once you tap it, Amazon Music downloads the file in the background while you keep using the app.

Key Takeaways

  • Downloaded music requires an active Amazon Music subscription and plays only in the Amazon Music app, not in other music players.
  • You can download individual songs, entire albums, or whole playlists by tapping the download arrow next to the title.
  • Downloaded files take up storage space on your device, so check how much free space you have before downloading large playlists.
  • Downloaded music stops playing if your subscription ends, even though the files remain on your device.

Download a single song on your phone

Open the Amazon Music app and search for or navigate to the song you want. When you find it, look for the three-dot menu button or the download arrow icon next to the song title. On most phones, the download button is a downward arrow. Tap it once, and the song begins downloading immediately.

The download usually finishes within seconds on a fast connection. You'll see a checkmark or filled-in download icon once it's complete. The song now lives on your phone and plays without using data, even if you're offline or in airplane mode.

Download an album or playlist

To download multiple songs at once, find the album or playlist you want in the Amazon Music app. At the top of the album or playlist page, you'll see a download button — usually a downward arrow or a cloud icon with a downward arrow. Tap this button once, and Amazon Music downloads every song in that collection to your device.

Downloading a full album or large playlist takes longer than a single song and uses more storage space. On a phone with limited storage, you may want to download only your favorite playlists rather than everything. Check your device's storage settings before downloading anything larger than a few hundred songs.

Download music on a Windows or Mac computer

Open the Amazon Music app on your computer — not the web browser version, but the desktop app you download from Amazon's website. Find the song, album, or playlist you want, and click the download button next to it. The file downloads to your computer's hard drive and appears in your library with a checkmark once complete.

On Windows, downloaded music typically stores in your Music folder. On Mac, it goes to the Music folder in your home directory. You can play downloaded music in the Amazon Music app without an internet connection, but you cannot move these files to other music players or devices.

Check how much storage space you're using

Downloaded music takes up real space on your device. A typical song uses between 3 and 8 megabytes, so a 100-song playlist might use 300 to 800 megabytes. Before downloading large collections, check how much free space your phone or computer has left.

On an iPhone, go to Settings, tap General, then iPhone Storage to see what's using space. On Android, open Settings, go to Storage, and look at the available space. On Windows, right-click your hard drive in File Explorer and select Properties. On Mac, click the Apple menu, choose About This Mac, and look at Storage. If you're running low, delete old downloads or move files to cloud storage before downloading new music.

Remove downloaded music from your device

To delete a downloaded song and free up space, open the Amazon Music app and find the track. Tap or click the three-dot menu next to the song title and select "Remove Download" or "Delete." The file disappears from your device immediately, but the song remains in your library — you can download it again anytime while your subscription is active.

If you want to remove all downloads at once, most versions of the Amazon Music app have a settings menu where you can clear the download cache. On your phone, go to Settings within the app, look for Storage or Downloads, and select the option to clear all downloads. This frees up space without removing the songs from your library.

What happens when your subscription ends

Downloaded music stops playing once your Amazon Music subscription expires. The files remain on your device, but the app won't let you play them. If you restart your subscription later, your downloads work again immediately — you don't need to download them a second time.

This is different from music you buy outright, which you own permanently. Downloaded music from a subscription service is tied to your membership. If you want to keep music forever, you need to purchase it through Amazon Music or another store rather than relying on downloads from your subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download music to my smartwatch or tablet?

Amazon Music works on most tablets the same way it works on phones — find the song and tap the download button. Smartwatches have limited storage, so downloading full albums usually isn't practical. Check your device's storage space first, as smartwatches often have only a few gigabytes available.

Why does the download button not appear next to some songs?

Some songs or albums have download restrictions set by the record label or artist. If you don't see a download option, the song is available to stream but not to download. You can still listen to it online as long as you have an internet connection and an active subscription.

Can I transfer downloaded music to another device or music player?

No. Downloaded music from Amazon Music plays only in the Amazon Music app. You cannot move the files to iTunes, Spotify, or other music players. The files are encrypted and locked to your Amazon account for this reason.

How long does it take to download an album?

A typical album downloads in 30 seconds to 2 minutes on a fast internet connection. Speed depends on your connection quality and the album's file size. Larger albums or slower connections take longer. You can use the app while downloading — the process happens in the background.

What if my download keeps failing?

Try closing the Amazon Music app completely and reopening it. Check that you have a stable internet connection and enough free storage space. If the problem continues, sign out of your account, sign back in, and try downloading again. Restarting your device sometimes fixes persistent download issues.