OneDrive is a file hosting and syncing service operated by Microsoft. Like iCloud and Google Drive, OneDrive performs many functions. It can allow you to store photos, documents and all personal data and even sync files across mobile devices, computers and Xbox 360 and Xbox One consoles.
There is 5 GB of free storage space for you to store your files. But, what about digital music? Can OneDrive be used to store your song library from Spotify? Here are the answers on how to add Spotify music to OneDrive and even how to sync music from OneDrive to Spotify for streaming.
Part 1. How to Transfer Spotify Music to OneDrive
OneDrive can store just about any file you want to upload so music files can be stored there as well. However, all music on Spotify is streaming content that is only viewable within Spotify. So, you need to save Spotify music to physical files and remove DRM protection from Spotify via third-party tool like Spotify Music Converter .
Currently, you can upload songs encoded in MP3 or AAC file audio formats to OneDrive. At this point, Spotify Music Converter can help you download music from Spotify and convert them to simple audio formats, including MP3 and AAC files. Then you can move Spotify playlist to OneDrive for backup.
Main Features of Spotify Music Downloader
- Download any track and playlist from Spotify without premium subscription.
- Convert Spotify music tracks to simple audio formats like MP3, AAC, etc.
- Work at 5x faster speed and preserve original audio quality and full ID3 tags.
- Support offline playback of Spotify on any device such as Apple Watch
Step 1. Add Spotify Tracks to Spotify Music Converter
Launch Spotify Music Converter on your computer and it will automatically load Spotify. Next, log in to your Spotify account and go to your music library to choose your required Spotify music tracks. After selecting, drag and drop these music tracks onto Spotify Music Converter interface.
Step 2. Set output audio format
You are now ready to configure the output audio settings by clicking Convert > Menu > Preferences. You need to set the output format as MP3 or AAC files. Except for this, you can also adjust audio settings like channel, bitrate, and sample rate.
Step 3. Start Downloading Spotify Music
After all settings are completed, you can click Convert and Spotify Music Converter will extract music from Spotify to your computer. After downloading, you can browse all converted Spotify music files by going to Converted Search > .
Step 4. Download Spotify Music to OneDrive
Go to OneDrive and sign in to your OneDrive account. If you don't have a Music folder in OneDrive, create one. Then open the file folder where you keep your Spotify MP3 music files and drag the Spotify music tracks to your Music folder on OneDrive.
Part 2. How to Add Music from OneDrive to Spotify
After saving your favorite music to OneDrive, you can stream audio from OneDrive with Microsoft's Xbox Music service. But you can also download music from OneDrive to Spotify for streaming. Here's how to do it.
Step 1. Open OneDrive and sign in to your OneDrive account. Find the Music folder in OneDrive where you store your music files and download those music files locally.
2nd step. Launch the Spotify app on your computer and log in to your Spotify account. Go to the settings section and you can find it in the main menu, under Edit, then select Preference.
Step 3. Scroll down until you see Local Files and make sure the Show Local Files switch is turned on. Click Add Source to select a folder from which Spotify can access music files.
Note: Not all of your songs are listed when you browse local files – chances are your music isn't in one of Spotify's supported formats. It's a bit difficult: only MP3, MP4 and M4P files are compatible with the Local Files feature.