Tidal and Spotify are two popular music streaming services, each boasting unique features and advantages. Unfortunately, due to the proprietary nature of these platforms, direct playback of a Tidal playlist on Spotify is not supported. Nevertheless, you can use third-party applications like Epubor Tidal Downloader, which may offer limited functionality for transferring Tidal playlists to Spotify. To achieve this, consider the following steps:
1. What Files can Spotify Play?
Spotify deliver music on its platform in three format options: Ogg/Vorbis(96, 160, 320 kbps), AAC (128, 256 kbps), HE-AACv2 (24kbps). To ensure security, Spotify encrypts audio files before delivering them to the platform.
In addition to its vast library of millions of tracks, Spotify allows users to legally play audio files stored on their devices, including computers and smartphones, as long as these files are DRM-free. The app supports various file formats for local playback, including MP3, M4B, FLAC, and AAC, enhancing the flexibility of your music listening experience.
2. How to Download Tidal Playlists to Local Disk?
Tidal, similar to other music streaming services, typically does not provide a direct way to download playlists or tracks to your local disk as standalone audio files. This is because music streaming is a method of delivering audio or video content in real-time over the internet without the need for users to download the entire file before playback. And streaming services use DRM to protect their content and prevent unauthorized distribution.
However, a robust third-party tool exists to overcome this limitation, allowing you to download Tidal playlists to your local disk for offline listening. Importantly, this tool ensures that all Tidal audio or video files are DRM-free, enabling you to seamlessly transfer Tidal playlists to Spotify for offline listening. Here's a detailed guide on how to download Tidal playlists to your local disk:
Step 1Download and Install Tidal App for PC.
Download Tidal Desktop App here
Step 2Download and Install Epubor Tidal Downloader.
Epubor Tidal Downloader stands out as a robust tool, offering a one-click solution to download your entire Tidal music collection to your local disk. This feature enables you to enjoy DRM-free Tidal music on any device of your preference, providing seamless flexibility in your music playback experience.
Step 3Sync Tidal Playlists with Epubor Tidal Downloader.
Launch the Tidal desktop app and log in to your Tidal account. This crucial step establishes a connection between your Tidal playlists and the Epubor software, enabling the auto-syncing Tidal content function.
Upon running Epubor Tidal Downloader, the Tidal desktop app will exit automatically. Following this, Epubor Tidal Downloader initiates the syncing process, seamlessly transferring your Tidal playlists. This streamlined approach ensures a hassle-free experience in downloading your Tidal music to your local disk.
Once all Tidal files have been successfully imported into the Epubor Library, navigate to Playlists on the left sidebar within the Epubor software, then drag the playlists from the left sidebar and drop them directly into the right main window. Voila! All your Tidal songs within the playlists will instantly appear.
Lastly, select your preferred output format - MP3/AAC/FLAC/M4B and click the Download button to commence the downloading process. Once all files have completed downloading, a folder will automatically pop up, containing all the converted Tidal files.
Note: Avoid selecting MP4 as the output format since Spotify does not support the direct playback of MP4 files. Opt for MP3, AAC, FLAC, or M4B to ensure compatibility with Spotify and a seamless playback experience.
3. How to Transfer Tidal Playlists to Spotify?
Spotify allows users to play local files that are stored on their computer or mobile device. To successfully transfer Tidal playlists to Spotify, follow these steps after preparing your Tidal playlists on your local disk (as detailed in step 2).
1Create a local Tidal Playlist
Generate a new playlist folder and include the converted local Tidal files within the folder.
2Add Local Files to Spotify
Open the Spotify desktop app, go to ”Settings“ > Scroll down to "Local Files" and switch on the option to show local files. Then click "Add a Source" and select the folder where your local Tidal music playlists is stored. By executing these steps, you effectively integrate your local Tidal playlists into Spotify under the "Local Files” category, enabling you to listen to Tidal playlists on Spotify effortlessly.
3Listen to your Tidal playlists on Spotify
Simply navigate to your local files folder within the Spotify app, and you'll have access to all the tracks from your Tidal playlists, creating an enjoyable listening experience.
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