The app we prefer is called CD Scanner for Spotify, and while it is going to set you back $2.99, you might consider it worth the time you’re going to save.During our testing, the app identified. Using the desktop app, add local music files you want to sync to a playlist. Log into Spotify on your iPhone using the same WiFi network as your desktop. Tap the menu button. Tap Local Files, or the playlist containing local files from your computer.
Does spotify have royalty free music playlists. Use the app to play music files stored on your device, which we call local files.
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On desktop, import your local files (with the 'Desktop' steps).
Add the files to a new playlist.
Log in on your mobile or tablet using the same WiFi as your desktop.
Go to Settings > Local Files and switch on Local audio files. Note: You need to allow Spotify to find devices in the prompt that shows.
Download the playlist with your local files.
Didn’t work?
Make sure:
You're logged in to the same account on both your desktop and mobile
Your devices are connected to the same WiFi network
The app is up-to-date on both devices
Your device is up-to-date
The Spotify app has access to your local network. Check in your iPhone/iPad settings under Spotify
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On desktop, import your local files (with the 'Desktop' steps).
Add the files to a new playlist.
Log in on your mobile or tablet using the same WiFi as your desktop.
Download the playlist with your local files.
Didn’t work?
Make sure:
You're logged in to the same account on both your desktop and mobile
Your devices are connected to the same WiFi network
The app is up-to-date on both devices
Your device is up-to-date
Click , then Settings.
Scroll to Local Files and switch Show Local Files on.
Switch off any sources you don't want.
Click ADD A SOURCE to select another folder.
Music from that folder is now in Local Files in the menu on the left.
Supported file types
Spotify Mobile Play Local Files
Note: Some of your files may be protected in restricted formats. Install QuickTime on your computer to allow most of these tracks to be played on Spotify.
.mp3
.m4p (unless it contains video)
.mp4 (if QuickTime is installed on your computer)
The iTunes lossless format (M4A) isn't supported.
If your file isn’t supported, we do our best to match it with songs from the Spotify catalog. The version we match with might differ from the original.
Last updated: 24 September, 2020
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