To download your YouTube music library today, you need to use the YouTube Music app or Google Takeout, because the old Google Music Manager tool is no longer supported.
How to download music on iPhone and iPad
Open the YouTube Music app on your iPhone or iPad. To download a playlist or album, tap the More menu (three dots) and select Download, or tap the download arrow on the album or playlist details page. For podcasts, open the episode detail page, tap Menu, then tap Download. You can find all your downloaded content by going to Library and then Downloads, where you can use the category filters to sort by playlists, songs, podcasts, or albums.
How to download music on Android
Open the YouTube Music app on your Android device. On a playlist or album, tap the More menu and choose Download, or tap the download arrow on the details page. To view your downloaded music, open Library and then Downloads. From there you can browse your downloaded playlists, songs, podcasts, or albums.
How to enable smart downloads for an offline mixtape
Smart downloads automatically create a personalized offline mixtape based on your listening history. To turn this on, go to your Profile picture, then Settings > Downloads & storage. Toggle Smart downloads to enable the offline mixtape. The same Downloads & storage menu also contains other download-related settings.
How to export your uploaded music with Google Takeout
If you previously uploaded your own music files to YouTube Music, you can download a complete copy using Google Takeout. Go to Google Takeout, select the YouTube and YouTube Music data category, and follow the prompts to create an export. Takeout returns your music files along with metadata files such as CSVs, not just the tracks themselves. This method is specifically for your uploads, not for music you streamed from YouTube Music's catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use Google Music Manager to download my library?
No. Google no longer documents Music Manager as a current download path for phone users. The official methods are the YouTube Music app for on-device downloads and Google Takeout for exporting uploaded files. Google Music Manager is primarily designed for Windows and Mac operating systems, so users on Linux or Chrome OS may face compatibility issues. Users have reported slow performance when syncing large music libraries or downloading songs with Google Music Manager. Songs may not upload or download properly with Google Music Manager, resulting in missing or duplicated tracks. Google Music Manager supports a variety of file formats, but some file types may not sync or play properly on certain devices. Google offers a limited amount of free cloud storage for music files; if your library exceeds the storage limit, you need to purchase additional storage or find alternatives.
Will downloading songs in YouTube Music use my phone's storage?
Yes. Downloaded songs, albums, and playlists are stored locally on your device. You can manage storage by going to Settings > Downloads & storage in the YouTube Music app.
Can I download songs from YouTube Music to my computer?
The YouTube Music app does not support downloading songs directly to a computer. To get your music on a computer, use Google Takeout to export your uploaded files.
Do I need a YouTube Music Premium subscription to download music?
Yes, downloading songs and playlists for offline playback in the YouTube Music app requires a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium subscription.
What happens to my downloads if I cancel my subscription?
Your downloaded songs will no longer be playable offline after your subscription ends. The files remain on your device but cannot be accessed until you resubscribe.
Can I download entire playlists at once?
Yes. On both iPhone/iPad and Android, you can download an entire playlist by tapping the More menu on the playlist page and selecting Download.
For the wider topic, see Spotify mobile features.
