The Windows version of Spotify allows you to listen to music across platforms with access to a massive library of different music from all genres.
The music industry has taken years, in fact decades to catch up to the age of online services and one company has taken advantage of the fact that it is now easier to legally obtain music rights over the Internet. That company is Spotify.
With Spotify, it is now completely legal to obtain music and listen to streams your favourite artists online. With the free version, you're able to access a very large database of free online music which you can listen to for up to 10 hours, however you want. The Windows version offered here is great, but you can also take the music with you to other devices such as iPads and Android phones and tablets.
The sound quality of music streamed by Spotify is actually amazing and with it, you can create you very own playlists containing free music from your favourite artists, genres or singles.
Finding music with this program is pretty easy with Spotify's built-in search engine which provides you the opportunity to search for artists, songs, bands and related music. Unlike other services like Last.fm, you are given full customization options of your own playlists. Your current playback choices can also be broadcast to your Facebook or Twitter stream, though we're not that sure this wouldn't qualify as 'spammy'.
In the end, Spotify features over 13 million different songs from a huge array of artists and if you really become a fan of the free version and require access to more playback, then there is also a premium version available.
By the way, Spotify is fully supported by the music recording industry and has no relation to downloading services or peer-to-peer networks which allow 'free' access to content which is unauthorized.
Features of Spotify
- Integrates with Amazon, Facebook, Spotify, Twitter and iTunes.
- Buy the music that you want to have with maximum quality.
- Create your own playlists or collaborate in lists together with your friends.
- Discover new artists depending on the music that you play or listen to on the radio.
- Play your own music library from the program.
- Read about your favorite artists: biography, discography, related artists.
- Share the music you like with your friends: it has integration with Facebook and Twitter.
- Synchronize Spotify with portable devices with Android, the iPhone or iPod.
Compatibility and License
Spotify is a freeware, but ad-supported application available on Windows from MP3 player software. You may encounter different types of ads or offers when running and installing this program. Though ads might be present, download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.2.49.439 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Spotify run on?
Spotify can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest Spotify version from 2024 is also available for Android, Mac, iPhone, PWA and an online version. These are often available from the app store.
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