Accessing Your Downloads
Download Help
How to open, extract and enjoy your purchased files.
Bundles and albums arrive as a .zip file. Extract it first to access your files.
🪟 Windows
- Find the .zip in Downloads.
- Right-click → Extract All…
- Choose a folder, hit Extract.
🍎 Mac
- Double-click the .zip file.
- macOS extracts it automatically — a new folder appears next to it.
📱 iPhone / iPad
- Open Files app → Downloads.
- Tap the .zip — a folder is created automatically.
Can't find it? In Safari, tap the Aa or ↓ icon to see downloads.
🤖 Android
- Open Files app → Downloads.
- Tap the .zip → Extract.
Once extracted, your audio files are ready to play.
🪟 Windows
- Double-click any audio file to play it.
- Drag files into VLC, Windows Media Player, or your preferred app to organise.
🍎 Mac
- Drag files into Apple Music or double-click to play.
- Syncs across Apple devices with iCloud Music Library.
📱 iPhone / iPad
- Easiest: add to Apple Music on a computer — syncs automatically.
- Or use VLC or Documents by Readdle to play locally.
🤖 Android
- Tap the download link in Chrome — saves to Downloads.
- Most music apps detect new audio files automatically.
Books arrive as PDF, EPUB, or both. Most devices open them natively.
🪟 Windows
- Double-click — PDFs open in Edge by default.
- For EPUBs, grab Calibre (free).
Tip: Calibre also converts between formats and organises your library.
🍎 Mac
- Double-click to open in Preview (PDF) or Apple Books (EPUB).
- Drag into Apple Books to sync across devices.
📱 iPhone / iPad
- Tap the download link in Safari.
- Tap the file → "Open in Books".
🤖 Android
- Tap the download link in Chrome.
- Open with Google Play Books or any reader app.
Want your tracks in a specific app? Tap the one you use.
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Apple MusicMac, Windows, iPhone & iPad
Mac
- Open Apple Music → File → Import… (or drag files in).
- Tracks appear in Recently Added.
- Turn on Sync Library to access everywhere.
Windows
- Open iTunes → File → Add File to Library…
- Select your files and click Open.
iPhone / iPad
- Add files on your Mac or PC first (above).
- With Sync Library on (Settings → Music), they appear automatically.
No computer? Download the file, tap share, look for "Open in Music".
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SpotifyDesktop app required — then syncs to mobile
Desktop (do this first)
- Open the Spotify desktop app (not web player).
- Settings → Local Files → toggle on.
- Click Add a Source, select your music folder.
- Files appear under Library → Local Files.
- Add to a playlist — required for mobile sync.
Mobile
- Settings → Local Files → enable.
- Same Wi-Fi as your computer.
- Open the playlist, tap download.
Heads up: Premium required for mobile sync. Use MP3 or M4A — FLAC/WAV aren't supported.
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YouTube MusicFree uploads — streams on any device
Upload (browser)
- Go to music.youtube.com.
- Profile pic → Upload music.
- Select your files (MP3, M4A, FLAC, OGG).
Listen
- YouTube Music app → Library → Uploads.
- Available on any device with your Google account.
Good to know: Works with free accounts — no Premium needed.
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SoundCloudUpload to your profile — set private if personal
- Go to soundcloud.com, sign in.
- Upload → drag files in.
- Set to Private if just for you.
- Access from the app on any device.
Note: Free accounts have limited upload time. YouTube Music or VLC may be simpler for personal listening.
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VLCFree, plays every format, every device
Desktop
- Download from videolan.org.
- Drag files onto VLC or Media → Open File.
- Plays MP3, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AAC — everything.
Mobile
- Install VLC from App Store / Google Play (free).
- It detects audio files, or browse via the built-in file browser.
- On iOS, share files to VLC from the Files app.