As an avid music lover, I’ve always been a fan of Spotify. It’s a convenient and easy-to-use platform that allows me to access millions of songs at my fingertips. However, one thing that frustrated me for a long time was the inability to add local files to my Spotify library. I wanted to have all of my favorite songs in one place, regardless of whether they were available on Spotify or not.
After some research and experimentation, I finally found a way to add my personal collection of local files to Spotify. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process, step by step.
Gather Your Local Files
The first step is to gather all of your local music files that you want to add to Spotify. These files can be in various formats, such as MP3, M4A, or FLAC, and stored on your computer’s hard drive.
Make sure you have a designated folder to keep all of your local music files organized. This will make it easier to locate and add them to Spotify later on.
Create a New Playlist
Now, open Spotify and create a new playlist. Give it a name that represents your local music collection. This playlist will serve as a container for your local files.
To create a playlist, click on the “Create Playlist” button on the left sidebar. Enter a name for your playlist and optionally add a description or cover image. Once you’re done, click on the “Create” button to finalize the playlist creation process.
Add Local Files to the Playlist
With your playlist created, it’s time to add your local music files to it. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click on the playlist you just created to open it.
- Click on the three dots (…) button at the top-right corner of the playlist.
- Select “Add Local Files” from the dropdown menu.
- A file browser window will open. Navigate to the folder where you stored your local music files.
- Select the files you want to add to Spotify and click on the “Open” button.
Spotify will now import the selected local music files to the playlist. You’ll be able to see the progress of the import process at the bottom-left corner of the Spotify window.
Enable Local Files Playback
By default, Spotify doesn’t play local files unless you enable this option. To do so, follow these steps:
- Click on the three dots (…) button at the top-right corner of the Spotify window.
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
- In the Settings window, scroll down to the “Local Files” section.
- Toggle the switch next to “Show Local Files” to enable it.
With this option enabled, Spotify will now include your local files in search results and make them playable within the app.
Enjoy Your Local Music on Spotify
Congratulations! You have successfully added your local files to Spotify. They will now be available in the playlist you created. You can listen to them on any device that has Spotify installed, as long as you’re logged in with the same account.
Remember, the local files you added to Spotify will not be accessible to other Spotify users. They are only available to you, as they are stored on your device. If you want to share your local music with others, you’ll need to consider alternative methods, such as creating a shared folder or using a file-sharing service.
Conclusion
Adding local files to Spotify might not be as straightforward as adding songs from the Spotify library, but with a few extra steps, it’s definitely possible. Now, you can enjoy all of your favorite songs, whether they are available on Spotify or not, in one unified library.
So go ahead, dig out those hidden gems from your local music collection, and rock out to them on Spotify!