How to Download Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music to Computers

By Roger Kelly Updated on 2025-01-15 / Update for Amazon Music Tips

Can you download songs from Amazon Music to your computer? It is an easy thing because you can use the download feature of Amazon Music. In this article, we will show you how to download Amazon Music to computers, whether you use Amazon Prime Music, Amazon Unlimited Music, or simply buy digital music from the Amazon store. Additionally, you can learn two ways to download Amazon Music songs as local files for offline playback, even if you cancel your Amazon Music subscription later.

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Part 1. Can I Download Music from Amazon Music to My Computer

"Can I download music from Amazon Prime to my computer?" If you are looking for the answer to this question, this part will clearly tell you.

Actually, whether you're an Amazon Prime member or an Amazon Unlimited Music subscriber, you can only download Amazon Music to computers as cache files. The downloads are stored within the Amazon Music app and can be imported to Windows Media Player. It is worth mentioning that Amazon Prime users can only access limited tracks and podcasts.

See also: Amazon Music Prime vs Unlimited - Which Is Better?

However, if you buy music from the Amazon digital store, you can download your purchased Amazon Music locally. That is to say you can be free to manage and play the Amazon Music downloads on any devices. Well, it is very expensive if you want to download lots of tracks. But a third-party tool called AudFree Amazon Music Converter can greatly save you money and you can get the Amazon Music downloads for free manage.

Part 2. How to Download Music from Amazon Music to Computer Officially

Here is the guide on how to download Amazon Music to computers with Amazon Prime, Unlimited and purchasing. You can use the official way with the Amazon Music app for PC. But please pay attention that only the purchased tracks belong to you forever. The downloaded resources are only available on the Amazon Music app in your subscription's validity period.

2.1 How to Download Purchased Music from Amazon on PC

Step 1. Select "Library" and then click on "Songs". Next, click the "Purchased" tab to see all the music you own.

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Step 2. Then click on the "Download" icon that's next to the song or album.

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Step 3. Your downloaded music is already saved to Amazon Music on your computer. Check in the "Library" > "Music" > "Downloaded" tab. Finally, choose any song to play and enjoy it offline.

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FYI: Download Purchased Music Using a Web Browser

2.2 How to Download Music from Amazon Music Unlimited on PC

Step 1. If you subscribe to Amazon Unlimited Music, you can directly locate the songs you want to download. Then, click the "three-dot" icon to select "Download".

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Step 2. You can find the Amazon Music Unlimited downloads by clicking "Library" > "Songs" > "Downloaded".

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See also: Can You Download Amazon Unlimited Music for Free? Fixed!

2.3 How to Download Music from Amazon Prime to PC

Step 1. Open the Amazon Music app, find a song, album, or playlist available under your Prime membership. You can find that All-Access Playlists are available.

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Step 2. Tap the "Download" icon (downward arrow) next to the content. The music will be saved within the app for offline playback.

See also: How to Download Amazon Music All-Access Playlists

Part 3. How to Download Amazon Music to Computer Locally

As previously mentioned, downloaded songs are only stored on the Amazon Music app as cache files. Once your subscription expires, these songs will no longer be playable. Therefore, it is advisable to explore methods that enable you to actually download Amazon Music to your computer. Here are two recommended tools: AudFree Amazon Music Converter and AudFree Audio Capture.

Way 1. How to Download Songs from Amazon Music to Computer via AudFree Amazon Music Downloader

The best professional tool you can use to download songs from Amazon Music to PC is AudFree Amazon Music Converter. It is an app for Windows and Mac. With this tool, all the Amazon Music songs will be stored in your computer's local folder. So, you can keep them forever even if your subscription expires. AudFree Amazon Music Converter can preserve the raw data of tracks, including artist, album, title, etc. It also eliminates ads and provides a smoother music experience. Not only that, it can reach a speed of 5x and allows batch downloading.

AudFree Amazon Music Converter

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  • Download Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music to computer as real audio files
  • Work at a 5X stable speed while keeping lossless sound quality
  • Convert Amazon Music to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, etc.
  • Support customizing output parameters like sample rate and bit rate

Guide on How to Download Songs from Amazon Music to Computer for Local Playback

You can also easily install the AudFree Amazon Music Converter by clicking the "Download" button above. Then you can follow the steps below to save Amazon Prime Music to your computer.

Step 1Adjust output parameters for Amazon Music
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Open the AudFree Amazon Music Downloader. Click on the "three lines" menu icon in the upper-right corner to launch the settings window. Then select the "Preferences" > "Convert" section. Next, define the output parameters for Amazon Music tracks as you want.
Step 2Add Amazon Music to AudFree Amazon Music Converter
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Find the songs/playlists/albums you wish to download and convert on the Amazon Music app. Then tap the item and choose "Share" > "Copy Track Link". Next, paste this link into the address bar of the AudFree software and click the "+" button. Then you will see your songs loading automatically. Alternatively, you can drag and drop single songs to the software directly.
Step 3Convert and download Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music to PC
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Finally, hit the "Convert" button and let the conversion process begin. The AudFree Amazon Music Converter will download and convert Amazon Music to computer at 5X speed. Then you can find the converted Amazon Music in the "Converted" folder (the icon with a red number). Just click it to see the converted music list. You can locate the file on your computer by clicking on the "Search" icon. Then you can stream your Amazon Music audio on your computer offline for free.
Video DemoDownload Amazon Music to computers
Please watch this video to learn how to run the AudFree Amazon Music Downloader to download Amazon Music to computers.

Way 2. How to Record Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music to Computer - AudFree Audio Capture

The other software we introduce is AudFree Audio Capture. This tool can record audio from not only Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music but also other sounds on your PC. The number of output formats is up to 16, including MP3/OGG/AIFF/AAC/FLAC. An unique feature of it is that it supports trimming and cutting the recorded audio. Besides, you can edit the ID3 tags of the audio.

Guide on How to Record Amazon Prime Music to Computer

Step 1. Download the AudFree Audio Capture software compatible with your operating system (Windows or Mac). Once installed, open AudFree Audio Capture. You'll be greeted by the main interface.

Step 2. Click the "Select/Add an App" button to add an application that AudFree can capture audio from.

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Step 3. Before you start recording, it's essential to configure your audio settings for optimal quality. Click on the "Format" icon in the bottom-right corner of the main interface to customize your output settings. You can choose the format (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.) based on your preferences.

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Step 4. Open the Amazon Music app or web player through AudFree Audio Capture by clicking the "Start" icon. Start playing the Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music you wish to record. AudFree Audio Capture will automatically begin recording the audio as it plays. After you've finished recording, click the "Stop" button in the AudFree program.

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Step 5. The recorded tracks will appear in a new window, where you can play them back, cut unwanted segments, or split them into separate tracks. Once you're satisfied with the edits, click "Save" to export the recorded Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music to your computer.

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Video Demo: This video shows how to use AudFree Audio Capture to record and download Amazon Prime/Unlimited Music to computers.

Part 4. FAQs about Downloading Amazon Music to Computers

Q1: Why Can't I Download Amazon Prime Music on PC?

A: You should ensure that the music is accessible for Amazon Prime users. As we know, the All-Access Playlists are available.

Q2: Can Amazon Prime Members Download Music to PC for Free?

A: Prime members can play limited songs and download them. If you want to play them for free forever, we recommend you use AudFree Amazon Music Downloader to export music from Amazon Music.

Q3: Is There an Amazon Prime Music Download Limit for PC?

A: Yes. The songs you download are protected and can only be played through Amazon Music.

Q4: Where Does My Downloaded Amazon Music Songs Store on PC?

A: For Windows, you can find your offline Amazon Music files on C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Amazon Music\Data. For Mac, you can go to UserName/Library/Application Support/Amazon Music/Data.

Q5: Can I Download Music from Amazon Music to My Laptop?

A: Of course. You can get a guide from this article: How to Download Amazon Music on Laptop.

Q6: Can I Export Music from Amazon Music?

A: It is impossible if you download music within the Amazon Music app. However, many third-party tools, like AudFree Amazon Music Downloader can help you.

See also: How to Export Amazon Music Playlists for Free Use

Part 5. Conclusion

With the Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, you can download Amazon Music to computers and play it offline within the Amazon Music app. If you want to play Amazon Music downloads anywhere, you can try purchasing songs from the Amazon digital store but it is expensive if you want more. Therefore, we suggest you use the powerful Amazon Music downloader for PC: AudFree Amazon Music Converter or AudFree Audio Capture. You can obtain local Amazon Music downloads with ease and all the songs will be stored in your computer's local folder. Find a favorite one method you like.

Roger Kelly

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Roger Kelly has been dedicated in content creation about music streaming services and technology for over 6 years. He is an expert and computer geek to provide fixes and tips about various recorders and Amazon Music.