**How to download Google play music from phone to computer?**
Google Play Music is a popular streaming service that allows users to access their favorite music from anywhere. While it’s convenient to listen to music on your phone, there may be times when you want to download your favorite tracks to your computer for offline listening or storage purposes. Fortunately, downloading Google play music from your phone to your computer is a simple process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you with it:
1. Step 1: Visit the Google Play Music website
Go to the Google Play Music website on your computer by opening your preferred web browser and typing in “play.google.com/music” in the address bar.
2. Step 2: Sign in
Sign in to Google Play Music with your Google account credentials. Make sure you use the same account that you use on your phone.
3. Step 3: Access your library
Once you’re signed in, click on the “Library” option located at the top of the web page. This will open your music library.
4. Step 4: Select the songs/albums/playlists
Navigate to the music you wish to download by browsing through your library, playlists, or searching for specific songs. Choose the songs, albums, or playlists you want to download by clicking on the respective checkboxes or selecting them individually.
5. Step 5: Click on the download icon
After selecting the desired music, click on the three-dot icon (Options) located in the upper-right corner of the page. From the drop-down menu, select the “Download” option.
6. Step 6: Choose the destination folder
A pop-up window will appear asking you to choose the destination folder on your computer where you want to save the downloaded music files. Select the preferred folder and click “OK” to start the download process.
7. Step 7: Wait for the download to complete
Depending on the number of tracks and their file sizes, it may take some time for the download to complete. Ensure that your computer remains connected to the internet during this process.
8. Step 8: Locate the downloaded files
Once the download is finished, open the folder that you selected as the destination in step 6. You will find all the downloaded music files in this folder, ready to be enjoyed on your computer.
9. Step 9: Transfer the music to your preferred device(s)
If you want to listen to the downloaded music on other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet, you can transfer the files using USB cables, cloud storage, or any other preferred method.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I download Google Play Music on my computer without using my phone?
No, you must have access to your Google Play Music library using your phone or any other device to download the music files to your computer.
2. Can I download music from Google Play Music directly to an external hard drive?
Yes, you can select an external hard drive as the destination folder during the download process.
3. Will downloading music from Google Play Music cancel my subscription?
No, downloading music from Google Play Music will not cancel your subscription. You can still enjoy the streaming service on your phone or other devices.
4. Can I download all my music from Google Play Music at once?
Yes, you can select your entire library or playlists to download all your music from Google Play Music at once.
5. Can I download music from Google Play Music using a Mac computer?
Absolutely! The steps to download music from Google Play Music are the same whether you’re using a Windows PC or a Mac computer.
6. Will the downloaded music files have DRM protection?
No, the downloaded music files from Google Play Music will not have DRM protection, allowing you to play and transfer them freely.
7. Can I download music from Google Play Music if I don’t have a subscription?
No, you need an active Google Play Music subscription to download music for offline listening.
8. How many devices can I download my music to?
You can download your music from Google Play Music to an unlimited number of devices, but the total number of devices that can be authorized to play the downloaded music may be limited based on your subscription plan.
9. Can I download music from Google Play Music while using a mobile data connection?
Yes, you can download music from Google Play Music using a mobile data connection, but be cautious of your data plan limits and charges.
10. Can I download music from Google Play Music in a lossless format?
No, Google Play Music offers music downloads in a compressed format only, such as MP3 or AAC.
11. Will the downloaded music be available only on the computer?
No, once you’ve downloaded music from Google Play Music, the files can be transferred and played on any compatible device, including smartphones, tablets, and other computers.
12. Can I download music from Google Play Music while offline?
No, you need an internet connection to access your Google Play Music library and download music to your computer.
