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👉Download Music from YouTube Music via YouTube Premium on Mobile: Open the YouTube Music app on your mobile phone > Find the music playlist you'd like to download > Click the three dots and press "Save" > Click "Download."
👉Download Music from YouTube with Free YouTube Music Downloader for PC: Open EaseUS Video Downloader > Copy and paste the music URL > Click "Download" and choose the audio format and quality you'd like to download with > Click "Download" again to begin.
YouTube Music is one of the most popular music streaming services that allows you to listen to music online freely. However, if you want to download songs off YouTube to listen to music offline, the official way for you is to be a YouTube Premium subscriber. That has prevented so many of you from downloading songs you like from YouTube Music to your computer.
Then, "Is there any solution to download audio files from YouTube Music without YouTube Premium?" You may think. Actually, with the help of a third-party YouTube audio downloader like EaseUS Video Downloader, you can easily download YouTube music to a PC, either one by one or all at once.
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Download Music from YouTube to Your Phone/iPhone
As mentioned above, you can subscribe to YouTube Premium to get the right to download a song from YouTube Music Premium to your device. Whether you want to download a song, an album, or a playlist, you can get it done on your mobile device directly. Convenient as it is, YouTube Premium disallows you to download music from YouTube to your computer and is limited to mobile devices only.
To download songs from the YouTube Music playlist:
Step 1. Open the YouTube Music app on your mobile device.
Step 2. Go to the song/album/playlist you want to download.
Step 3. Click the three dots next to it.
Step 4. Tap "Save" to download songs from YouTube Music to your phone or tablet.
Download Music from YouTube without Premium
If you are seeking free options beyond YouTube Premium, EaseUS Video Downloader is a powerful video downloader that is capable of downloading online video and audio files from numerous sites to your computer. Moreover, it has special support for YouTube that allows you to:
- It allows you to download videos from YouTube without losing quality.
- You can download YouTube music videos and convert them to MP3 directly.
- It can download the entire YouTube Playlist with subtitles.
- It provides a built-in browser for easier video/audio searching.
For you to get the format and quality you prefer, EaseUS Video Downloader allows you to choose your target format between MP3 and WAV and audio quality ranging from 128kbps to 320kbps. When you are looking to download music from YouTube Music, you need to copy the URL of the song or the playlist, then let the YouTube audio downloader do the rest.
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After you download and install the YouTube music downloader on your computer, now it's quite easy for you to save songs from YouTube Music to your computer. Just follow these steps:
Step 1. Open EaseUS Video Downloader on your computer. As for music playlist download, you should choose the format of audio between MP3 and WAV. Then, choose the quality you'd like to download with.
Step 2. Open the music or the playlist you want to download with. Copy its link. Then, press the "Paste URL" button in EaseUS Video Downloader. Choose "Download all files in Playlist/Channel" to continue.
Step 3. Wait for downloading process to finish. You can find the downloaded playlist in the "Finished" menu.
Disclaimer: Please make sure that your download behavior is legal in your country! EaseUS does not advocate downloading any video/audio for sale, distribution, or other commercial purposes.
If you need to download a full playlist, the following content will provide you with a more detailed guide:

Download YouTube Music Playlists to Computer [Free Guide]
Follow this easy guide to download YouTube music playlists to your computer. You can then listen to them offline on your PC or Mac.

The Bottom Line
Although YouTube Premium allows you to download music offline from YouTube, you can only save these items to your mobile device, not a computer. Thus, if you want to download music from YouTube to your computer, using a tool like EaseUS Video Downloader is a more suitable choice for you.
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FAQ
Is it illegal to download music from YouTube?
It is not illegal if you have the copyright owner's permission, but it is considered illegal with copyrighted content in many countries, including the United States and the European Union. However, the legal specifics can vary by jurisdiction:
- Canada: Downloading music from YouTube is not illegal if it's for personal use and not distributed.
- Germany: German copyright laws are strict, and downloading copyrighted material without permission can lead to fines and legal consequences. However, if the content is not copyrighted or is explicitly allowed for download by the uploader, it is permissible.
Therefore, before you download songs from YouTube, ensure you understand YouTube's Music Policies.
Why can't I download MP3s from YouTube?
YouTube Music does not offer music downloads in MP3 format directly through its service. However, you can download music for offline listening if you have a YouTube Music Premium subscription. These downloads are stored within the YouTube Music app and are not accessible as standard MP3 files on your device.
How do I download a YouTube song as an MP3?
If the song is in the public domain or under a Creative Commons license, you can find such content in YouTube's Audio Library. Also, there are third-party tools and converters that can convert YouTube videos to MP3, such as EaseUS Video Downloader, MP3FY, JDownloader, etc. Always ensure that any method you use complies with copyright laws.