Local files
Along with the millions of tracks Spotify offers, you can also use the app to play any of the audio files legally stored on your device.
Note: You may need to allow access on your device settings.
iOS
- Tap your profile picture at the top.
 - Tap Settings and privacy 
.
 - Tap Apps and devices.
 - Switch Local audio files on 
.
 - Go to Your Library 
. Your stored music is now in Local Files.
 - To add tracks to your Spotify folder, choose your file source and follow the steps:
 
Not working?
The Spotify folder may disappear from On My iPhone if the Help file within it is deleted. To display the folder again, restart the Spotify app.
Android
- Tap your profile picture at the top.
 - Tap Settings and privacy 
.
 - Tap Apps and devices.
 - Switch Local audio files on 
.
 - Go to Your Library 
. Your stored music is now in Local Files.
 - To add tracks to your Spotify folder, choose your file source and follow the steps:
 
For both Mac and Windows, explore alternative ways to transfer files on the Google support site.
Desktop
- Click your profile picture at the top, and select Settings.
 - Scroll to Library and switch Show Local Files on 
.
 - Under Show songs from, turn on 
the folders you want Local Files to have access to. Or, click Add a source to select another folder.
 - Go to Your Library 
. Your stored music is now in Local Files.
 
Crossfade
When crossfade is enabled, Spotify will crossfade between local files that use the same sample rate and channel count (mono/stereo).
Not working?
- Make sure your app and device are up-to-date
 - Remove local files from any playlists you might have added them to, then start over the steps for adding Local Files
 - Follow the steps for a clean reinstall
 
Note: You need to re-download any downloaded music and podcasts after reinstalling the app.
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