Whether you’re on a long flight, out hiking, or simply saving data, knowing how to listen to Amazon Music offline ensures your favorite playlists are always ready—no Wi-Fi required.
Amazon offers several tiers of music access, including Amazon Music Prime, Amazon Music Unlimited, and purchased MP3s. But not all these versions handle Amazon offline music the same way. In this updated 2025 guide, we’ll explain how to download, play, and even save your Amazon Music for true offline listening across devices.
How Amazon Music Offline Mode Works
The offline mode in Amazon Music allows you to download songs, albums, or playlists for playback without streaming. However, there’s a catch: the downloaded songs are encrypted and playable only within the Amazon Music app itself.
- Amazon Music Prime: Limited offline access with shuffle-only playback.
- Amazon Music Unlimited: Full access to all songs and offline downloads.
- Purchased Music: MP3 format; playable on any device.
Amazon’s offline listening is supported on iOS, Android, Fire Tablet, and desktop apps.
Reddit insight (r/AmazonMusic):
While Amazon Music offers an official “Offline Mode,” many users on Reddit have reported that playback isn’t always smooth when no internet connection is available.
“I was out kayaking this weekend with no signal. Even though I’d downloaded my playlists, Amazon Music just spun and showed ‘no internet connection.’ It felt like the app still needed data to launch.”
—— u/[deleted], Reddit
“Same here on iPhone — downloaded songs wouldn’t start playing on a flight until I restarted the app.”
—— u/Smoothneess, Reddit
And others shared similar frustrations:
“Offline music should be available offline. It’s really basic stuff.”
—— u/TheInf1del, Reddit
“Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I’m thinking about switching to another service because it defeats the purpose of downloading.”
—— u/Wimling, Reddit
In fact, one user even confirmed with Amazon Support that a recent update may cause the app to check connectivity before launching, even in offline mode. So, before going truly offline (like on a plane or hiking trip), make sure you’ve logged in recently and tested your downloaded playlists.
Keep your Amazon Music app updated and switch to Offline Mode manually before losing connection. This helps prevent “no internet” errors when playing downloaded tracks.
Method 1: Listen to Amazon Music Offline Using the App (Mobile Devices)
Step 1. Open Amazon Music App
Log in with your Prime or Unlimited account.
Step 2. Find the Song / Album / Playlist
Tap the three dots (⋮) → choose Download.
Step 3. Enable “Play Downloads First”
Navigate to Settings → Playback → Play downloads first.
Step 4. Switch to Offline Mode
Toggle Offline Mode to play without internet connection.
Pro Tips:
- Turn on Stream only on Wi-Fi to save mobile data.
- Select Best Available quality under Download Audio Quality.
- Access your downloaded songs under Library → Recently Downloaded.
Comparison Table — Offline Access Levels
Method 2: Download Purchased Amazon Music for Offline Playback (Desktop)
If you’ve purchased songs from Amazon, you can download them as MP3 files and play them anywhere — no subscription required.
Steps:
Step 1. Visit music.amazon.com.
Step 2. Go to Library → Purchased.
Step 3. Click the menu → Download.
Step 4. Files are saved as .mp3 and can be transferred to phones, SD cards, or car players.
Real Reddit user insight:
“Downloaded tracks from purchases still work even after my Prime expired. The subscription ones disappeared instantly.”
— u/echo_fan_2025
This method remains the most reliable way to achieve permanent offline playback of Amazon Music without depending on an active subscription.
However, some users have reported — as recently as five months ago — that they were unable to play downloaded songs offline even after purchasing them through Amazon Music.
Method 3: Save Amazon Music Permanently for Offline Listening (Advanced Option)
If you want to keep Amazon Music offline beyond your subscription, you can use an Amazon Music Converter tool such as Mediaio Audio Converter.
These program allow users to:
- Download Amazon Music to MP3, AAC, or FLAC formats.
- Preserve original ID3 tags and metadata.
- Play offline music on non-Amazon devices (car, MP3 player, smartwatch, etc.).
These tools are intended for personal use and comparison purposes only. Respect copyright laws when downloading Amazon Music content.
Steps:
Download and install Mediaio Audio Converter on your computer, then launch the program.
From the list of supported music platforms, select Amazon Music. If you haven’t already, you can also create a playlist on Amazon Music in advance to organize the songs you want to download.
Click Sign In at the top-right corner and log in with your Amazon Music account credentials.
Browse or search for your desired songs, albums, or playlists on Amazon Music. Then, drag and drop them to the “+” icon on the right side of the Mediaio interface to add them to the download list.
Choose your preferred output audio format (such as MP3 or AAC), tick the boxes next to the songs you want to download, and click Convert All at the bottom to start downloading your Amazon Music tracks.
Once the conversion is complete, click View Output File to open the saved folder and play the downloaded Amazon Music files offline anytime.
Common Issues & Reddit Tips for Amazon Music Offline Mode
Here are some of the most frequent offline problems reported by users — and what Reddit communities recommend:
FAQs About Listening to Amazon Music Offline
Final Thoughts
Amazon Music offline playback offers a convenient way to enjoy your playlists without internet, but its limitations depend on your plan. Prime and Unlimited members can download songs, yet playback remains tied to the Amazon app.
For those who want full flexibility, downloading purchased MP3s or using a converter tool to download Amazon Music for offline playback provides permanent, device-free access.
No matter which option you choose, you can enjoy your Amazon offline music anywhere — on a plane, during a hike, or just when saving mobile data.