Download songs directly from the Amazon Music app
You can download songs from Amazon Music to listen offline on your phone or tablet. The process takes about 30 seconds per song and works on both Android and iPhone devices. Downloaded songs stay on your device until you delete them, and you can listen to them without an internet connection.
Open the Amazon Music app and find a song you want to download. Tap the three dots next to the song title, then select "Download" from the menu that appears. A small download icon will appear next to the song name once it finishes. You can download individual songs, entire albums, or whole playlists this way.
Downloaded songs take up storage space on your device — typically 3 to 5 MB per song depending on audio quality. If your phone is running low on storage, you may need to delete some downloads to make room for new ones. You can check how much space your downloads are using by going to Settings in the Amazon Music app and looking for "Downloads" or "Storage".
Key Takeaways
- Open any song in Amazon Music, tap the three dots, and select "Download" to save it for offline listening.
- Downloaded songs stay on your device until you manually delete them, even if you cancel your subscription.
- Each downloaded song uses 3 to 5 MB of storage space, so check your device storage before downloading many songs at once.
- You can download songs on Android and iPhone, but the web version of Amazon Music does not support downloads.
- If a download fails, check your internet connection and try again — the app will usually retry automatically.
Download limits and what happens to your downloads
Amazon Music sets a download limit of 10,000 songs per account across all your devices. This limit rarely affects most listeners, but if you download heavily across multiple phones or tablets, you may eventually hit it. If you reach the limit, you will need to delete downloads from one device before you can download to another.
Your downloads stay on your device even if your subscription ends or if you cancel your Amazon Music membership. However, you will not be able to download new songs once your subscription is no longer active. If you reactivate your subscription later, you can download again, but the old downloads will still be there taking up space.
If you switch to a different music streaming service, your Amazon Music downloads will not transfer. You would need to download your music from the new service instead. This is why some people keep their downloads organized by creating playlists in Amazon Music before downloading — it makes it easier to remember what you have saved.
Troubleshooting downloads that fail or get stuck
If a download starts but never finishes, the most common cause is a weak or interrupted internet connection. Close the Amazon Music app completely and open it again. The app will usually resume the download automatically. If it does not, try tapping the three dots next to the song again and selecting "Download" a second time.
If you see a message saying the download failed, check that you have enough free storage space on your device. Go to your phone's Settings app, find Storage or Device Storage, and see how much space is available. If you have less than 100 MB free, delete some photos, videos, or other apps to make room. Then try downloading the song again.
Sometimes a download will appear to finish but the song will not play offline. This usually means the download was corrupted. Delete the song by tapping the three dots and selecting "Remove Download", then download it again. If the same song keeps failing, try downloading a different song first to confirm your connection is working.
Download quality settings and storage
Amazon Music lets you choose the audio quality of your downloads, which affects how much storage space each song uses. Higher quality uses more space but sounds better. You can change this setting in the Amazon Music app by going to Settings, then "Download Quality" or "Audio Quality".
The available quality options depend on your subscription type. Standard quality uses the least storage — roughly 2 to 3 MB per song. High quality uses more space, around 5 to 8 MB per song. If you have limited storage on your phone, choose Standard quality. If you have plenty of space and want the best sound, choose High quality.
You can also set different quality levels for WiFi and mobile data separately. For example, you might download at High quality when connected to WiFi at home, but use Standard quality when downloading over cellular data. This saves space and data if you are on a limited plan.
Downloading music on different devices
You can download the same song to multiple devices — your phone, tablet, and any other device where you have the Amazon Music app installed. Each device counts toward your 10,000-song limit, so downloading the same song to three devices uses three of your available downloads. If you want to free up space on one device, delete the download there, and you can then download it to a different device.
The Amazon Music website does not support downloads — you can only download through the mobile app on Android or iPhone. If you are using a computer, you cannot download songs directly. However, you can still stream songs on your computer without downloading them.
If you use Amazon Music on a smart speaker like an Echo device, you cannot download songs to the speaker itself. Smart speakers stream music over the internet instead. Downloads only work on phones and tablets.
Managing and deleting your downloads
To see all your downloaded songs in one place, open the Amazon Music app and look for a "Downloads" section or tab. This shows every song you have saved for offline listening. From here, you can play any downloaded song, or delete it by tapping the three dots and selecting "Remove Download".
Deleting a download removes it from your device but does not cancel your subscription or affect your ability to stream that song later. You can always download it again whenever you want. Deleting downloads is a good way to free up storage space when your phone is running low.
If you want to delete all your downloads at once, go to Settings in the Amazon Music app and look for an option like "Clear All Downloads" or "Remove All Downloads". This will delete every downloaded song from that device. Use this option carefully — it will take a while to re-download everything if you change your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download songs if I have a free Amazon Music account?
No, downloads are only available with a paid Amazon Music subscription. Free accounts can stream songs but cannot save them for offline listening. You will need to upgrade to a paid plan to use the download feature.
What happens to my downloads if I pause my subscription?
Your downloaded songs stay on your device, but you cannot download new songs while your subscription is paused. Once you reactivate your subscription, you can download again. The old downloads will still be there.
Why does my download keep failing on the same song?
This usually means the song file is corrupted or there is a problem with your internet connection. Try deleting the download and downloading it again. If it fails a second time, try downloading a different song to see if the problem is with that specific song or your connection.
Can I download songs to my computer?
The Amazon Music website does not support downloads. You can only download through the mobile app on Android or iPhone. On a computer, you can stream songs but not save them for offline listening.
How much storage do downloaded songs use?
Each song typically uses 2 to 8 MB of storage depending on the audio quality you choose. Standard quality uses less space, while High quality uses more. A typical phone with 64 GB of storage could hold thousands of downloaded songs without running out of space.