Local files - Spotify (2024)

Along with the millions of tracks Spotify offers, you can also use the app to play any of the audio files legally stored on your device.

Note: You may need to allow access on your device settings.

iOS

1. Swipe left or tap your profile picture .
2. Tap settings and privacy .
3. Scroll down to Local Files.
4. Switch Show audio files from this device on .
5. Go to Your Library . The Local Files folder should now appear in Playlists.
6. Pick the source of the file for how to add audio to the Spotify folder on your device:

Not working?

The Spotify folder may disappear from On My iPhone if the Help file within it is deleted. To display the folder again, restart the Spotify app.

Android

1. Swipe left or tap your profile picture .
2. Tap settings and privacy .
3. Scroll down to Local Files.
4. Switch Show audio files from this device on .
5. Go to Your Library . Your stored music is now in Local Files.
6. Pick the source of the file for how to add audio to your device:

For both Mac and Windows, explore alternative ways to transfer files on the Google support site.

Desktop

1. Click your profile picture at the top, and select Settings.
2. Scroll to Library and switch Show Local Files on .
3. Under Show songs from, turn on the folders you want Local Files to have access to. Or, click Add a source to select another folder.
4. Go to Your Library . Your stored music is now in Local Files.

Crossfade

When crossfade is enabled, Spotify will crossfade between local files that use the same sample rate and channel count (mono/stereo).