How to Upload Local Music to Spotify

Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming platforms worldwide. With Spotify, you can access millions of songs from various genres and create your own personalized playlists to play anytime you want. What if you have downloaded your favorite music tracks locally on your computer but do not know how to add them to Spotify? No worries, as this blog post covers the steps and methods required to upload local music to your Spotify.

Why You Need To Upload Local Music To Spotify

Although Spotify has a vast library of music, there may be times when you have a local music collection that you want to include in your Spotify playlist. Uploading local music to Spotify allows you to create a unified music library, which gives you access to a wide range of music from one platform. Additionally, if you have created playlists locally, you can easily incorporate them into your Spotify playlists without having to recreate them from scratch.

Upload Local Music to Spotify Using the Desktop App

Spotify desktop application allows you to add local music to your Spotify library. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Ensure that your selected local music tracks are in MP3, MP4, and M4A formats since Spotify does not support other types of music files.
2. Open the Spotify desktop application, click the “Edit” tab and select “Preferences.“
3. Scroll down and click the “Show advanced settings” button.
4. Scroll further down to the “Local Files” section and toggle on “Show Local Files.“
5. Click the “Add a Source” button, and you will be prompted to select a folder that contains your local tracks.
6. After selecting the folder, click the “OK” button, and you will see your local tracks appearing on Spotify.
7. Add your local tracks to a new or existing playlist by dragging them to the desired playlist.

Pros:

• Simple method that does not require external software.
• You can access your local tracks directly from your Spotify application.

Cons:

• You have to manually add the tracks to a playlist, which can be time-consuming if you have many tracks.
• You can only upload music files that Spotify supports.

Upload Local Music to Spotify Using the Spotify Web Player

Spotify web player is an alternative method to add local tracks to your Spotify playlist. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to the Spotify website and log into your account if prompted.
2. Click on the “Settings” button, which is located in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Under the “Local Files” section, click on the “ADD A SOURCE” button and select the folder that contains your local tracks.
4. After selecting the folder, toggle on the button beside the folders that contain the local tracks you want to upload.
5. The tracks will be instantly added to your Spotify library.
6. Add the local tracks to a new or existing playlist by dragging them to the desired playlist.

Pros:

• You can upload local tracks to Spotify without having to use the desktop application.

Cons:

• Only works if the local tracks are saved in the supported file formats.
• You must be logged into your Spotify account to access the web player.

Upload Local Music to Spotify Using Music Management Software

Another way to upload local tracks to Spotify is by using music management software such as MusConv, Stamp, and SongShift. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Download and install the music management software of your choice.
2. Launch the software and connect it to your Spotify account.
3. Select the source folder containing the local tracks you want to upload.
4. Select the destination on Spotify where you want to add the tracks.
5. Initiate the transfer of the local tracks to your Spotify library.

Pros:

• The software does all the work for you, including searching, matching, and uploading the tracks to Spotify.
• You can transfer multiple tracks simultaneously.

Cons:

• Some music management software may require a subscription fee.

What To Do If You Can’t Upload Local Music To Spotify?

If you encounter difficulties uploading local music to Spotify, consider the following fixes:

1. Ensure that the local tracks are stored in the supported file format.
2. Check that the local folders are shared within the network and that it has full control permissions.
3. Ensure the files are not corrupted before uploading.

Bonus Tip: Create A Backup Of Your Spotify Library

Creating a backup of your Spotify library is essential if you have spent countless hours creating the perfect playlists. Here is how you can create a backup of your Spotify library:

1. Download and install the “Spotify Playlist Backup” Chrome extension to your browser.
2. Launch the extension and select “Backup playlist metadata” or “Backup tracks.“
3. Choose where to save the backup file.

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Final Thoughts

Uploading local music to Spotify is a convenient way to merge your entire music collection into one platform. With the guidance provided in this blog post, you can easily upload your favorite local tracks to your Spotify library in just a few steps using various methods. Additionally, consider creating a backup of your Spotify playlist for safekeeping.

David P Richardson

Yo music lovers! David P. Richardson here, but everyone calls me Dave. Music’s more than just background noise for me, it’s my jam. And Spotify? Well, that’s my go-to app for all things audio.

Since I’m obsessed with both, I figured, why not share the knowledge? That’s why I started this blog. Here, I’m going to spill the beans on all the coolest Spotify tricks and tips to make you a pro, just like yours truly. We’re talking hidden music gems, killer playlists, and basically anything to level up your listening game.