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SoundCloud downloader

SoundCloud is where many independent artists, DJs and podcasters publish first. Paste the link of a public track to keep it as an audio file, with its artwork as a separate image.

What do you want?

Download only tracks you have the right to keep: your own uploads, tracks the artist offers for download or under a free license, or copies for private listening where the law allows it.

What you can download

  • Public tracks
  • DJ mixes and long recordings
  • Podcast episodes hosted on SoundCloud
  • Track artwork
  • Sets, albums and playlists, in the desktop app

Formats and quality

  • Audio: MP3 for compatibility with every player, or M4A.
  • Cover: the track artwork in JPG, PNG or WEBP.
  • Quality: the audio is the stream SoundCloud plays to listeners; converting it cannot make it better than the source.

How to download in three steps

  1. 01

    Copy the track link

    In the app, tap the three dots on a track, then Share and Copy link. On a computer, copy the address of the track page.

  2. 02

    Paste it on SocialDownload

    Paste it here. Track addresses, on.soundcloud.com and snd.sc short links are recognized.

  3. 03

    Choose the format and download

    Tick Audio, choose MP3 or M4A, add the artwork if you want it, then download.

Good to know

  • If the artist enabled the Download button on SoundCloud, use it: you get the file they chose to share, sometimes in higher quality.
  • Tracks reserved for SoundCloud Go+ subscribers only play a 30 second preview to everyone else, and that preview is all that can be downloaded.
  • Many tracks are remixes or contain samples. The rights belong to the artists and labels involved, so keep them for private listening.

Questions about SoundCloud

How do I download a SoundCloud track as MP3?

Copy the track link, paste it here, tick Audio and choose MP3.

Can I download a whole SoundCloud playlist?

The website works one track per link. For a set, an album or a playlist, use the desktop app.

Why is my SoundCloud download only 30 seconds long?

The track is reserved for SoundCloud Go+ subscribers and only a preview is public. Only that preview can be downloaded.

Is the SoundCloud downloader free?

One track per day is free, without an account. After that, use credits (20, 40 or 60 links) or the lifetime desktop app at 47.99 EUR.

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