It's fantastic for streaming and listening to Tidal's hi-fi music. However, a reliable internet connection is very important for streaming. Is there a way to listen to Tidal music offline on any device when you are traveling somewhere on airplane mode, without Wi-Fi or mobile data? You came to the right place! In this post, we're going to cover three different ways you can listen to Tidal offline without internet access.
Download Tidal music to PC/Mac for offline listening (Recommended)
Downloading music from Tidal to local computers is a great workaround to listen to Tidal music offline on any device you prefer. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward way to do that. You'll need a third-party software, such as Epubor Tidal Downloader, that allows you to grab music and songs on PC or Mac locally.
Step 1: Download & Convert Tidal music to your PC/Mac
This tool is compatible with both Windows and MacOS, and you can use this tool to download and convert Tidal songs to multiple audio formats, such as MP3, MP4, AAC, and FLAC, easily at high speed without losing the original sound quality. Simply install Tidal desktop on your computer, and launch Epubor Downloader software. All songs from your Tidal collection will be automatically synced to this program, and then you can download them with one click.
Step 2: Transfer downloaded Tidal music to other devices for offline listening
After all the songs are downloaded and converted to your computer, you can copy them from the output folder to an SD card, USB, flash drive, or any other device you prefer to back up these Tidal songs for offline listening.
Pros:
- It remains the original sound quality of music, including HiFi and MQA music.
- It supports to convert unlimited songs in batch.
- It is relatively easy to use.
- It supports multiple audio formats.
- It allows you to play converted songs on any device without the Tidal app.
- It allows you to back up your favorite Tidal songs forever.
Cons:
- It is not free.
- You need to install the Tidal desktop application.
Enable Offline Mode in Tidal app for iOS/Android
Does Tidal support offline mode? Yes, of course. But there are still some limitations. At first, Tidal offline mode is only available on the Tidal mobile application, and if you want to download Tidal music for offline listening, you also must subscribe to Tidal HiFi or Tidal HiFi Plus.
Tidal offline mode on iOS/Android devices
You can enable Tidal offline mode in Tidal mobile app on all Android and iOS mobiles and tablets.
1 Launch Tidal app on your iOS/Android devices
2 Tap on the cogwheel in the upper right corner to access Settings, and tap on the toggle to turn on offline mode.
3 Search for the album or playlist you would like to play offline, and tap the Download icon to download the music.
4 Go to My collection, and you can find the downloaded content and listen to Tidal offline.
Tidal offline mode on Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch, you're able to access your favorite Tidal music on your wrist, without internet connectivity and an iPhone nearby. Tidal offers offline playback on the Apple Watch, as long as you download the album or playlist that you would like to listen to.
Pros:
- Listen to Tidal music without Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Cons:
- You are not able to listen to Tidal offline without the Tidal app.
- Offline mode is only available on mobile app.
- Tidal offline mode is only available for to subscribers.
- You can’t download individual tracks, you can only download entire albums, playlists.
- Tidal has a device limit for offline mode, you can only store offline content on a maximum of five devices.
Rip and record Tidal music for offline listening
If you want to listen to Tidal music offline, ripping and recording Tidal music is one of the alternatives. And you can find many free online audio recorder tools to do that. In a word, these audio recorder tools can help you record the music you play on the Tidal web player or Tidal desktop. For example, you can use ACETHINKER, an online audio recorder, to rip a song from your Tidal account, then download and save it in MP3 format so you can listen to the Tidal music offline.
Pros:
- Easy to use these tools online.
- Free to use them online.
Cons:
- The online recorder will lower the original sound quality.
- You can’t record the songs in bulk, so it is a slow and laborious job.
- It only supports one or two output formats.
Tips: If Tidal offline mode is not working, how to fix it?
Sometimes, Tidal's offline mode may not work correctly, and you may encounter many problems with offline mode. For example, you're not able to play downloaded music on Tidal, Tidal is not allowing you to play the downloaded content, offline tracks are unavailable, or your Tidal app is refusing to work offline, and more. It could be a result of various issues. If you want to solve this problem, you can try to restart the Tidal app, re-download the songs, or clear the Tidal cache on your mobile phone.
However, once the offline mode stops working, you may lose all downloaded files. The best way to avoid this situation is to download and save all of your Tidal songs to your local computer. Obviously, the Epubor Tidal Downloader we introduced above is a great choice for you! With this tool, you will never be annoyed by losing your favorite Tidal songs, and it's really easy for you to back up high-quality Tidal music permanently, no matter whether you store them on your local drive or use cloud storage.
FAQ about listening to Tidal with offline mode
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Can I get offline mode on Tidal desktop application?
A: No, tidal offline mode is only available on the mobile app. The only way to get Tidal offline mode is to download and save the music on the computer through a third-party program, such as Epubor Tidal Downloader.
Q: How many songs can I download for offline use? Does Tidal offline mode have download limit?
A: Currently, you can download songs from your Tidal account for offline listening without a limit on the number of downloads.
Q: Can I listen to Tidal MQA in offline mode?
A: Yes, you can. Please note that MQA music is always a high-quality lossless file, so it may be very large. However, offline mode typically allows you to download and listen to songs in a compressed format, some songs may not include the MQA option.
Q: Can I still listen to Tidal offline if I cancel the subscription?
A: No, you cannot listen to Tidal offline if you cancel your subscription. Offline listening is a feature that is available to subscribers of Tidal's premium plans.
Q: Can I play my Tidal offline on the speaker?
A: Yes, you can play your downloaded Tidal tracks offline on a speaker via Bluetooth or a wired connection, depending on the capabilities of your speaker and device.
Q: Will my offline content be removed if I uninstall the Tidal app?
A: Yes, if you uninstall the Tidal app from your device, your offline content will be removed. Because the Tidal music files are encrypted by DRM, they will not be stored on your device.
Q: Can I change the sound quality level for offline listening?
A: Yes, Tidal allows you to select the desired sound quality for downloads, so you can change the sound quality level for offline listening in Tidal.
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