How to download from SoundCloud (step by step)

SoundCloud is one of the largest audio platforms in the world: independent music, remixes, DJ sets, podcasts, and demos you often won't find anywhere else. The problem is that very few tracks offer a download button, and listening offline requires saving the audio to your device. In this guide we'll walk you through, step by step, how to do it with PullVid directly from your browser, without installing anything.

What you can download from SoundCloud (and what you can't)

First off, let's be clear, because there's a lot of misinformation out there. PullVid works with SoundCloud's public, freely accessible tracks, which make up the vast majority of the independent catalog. What you CAN'T download is DRM-protected content: commercial tracks from record labels and anything only available with a SoundCloud Go+ subscription. That audio is encrypted, and no honest tool can extract it.

• Works: public tracks from independent artists, remixes, DJ sets, podcasts, and any track you can play without logging in or paying.
• Doesn't work: commercial tracks protected with DRM, SoundCloud Go+ exclusives, and any audio the platform locks behind a subscription.
• Audio only: SoundCloud is an audio platform, so what you download is always an audio file, never a video.

How to download a SoundCloud track step by step

1. Copy the track link: in the SoundCloud app tap the Share button → Copy link; in the browser, copy the URL from the address bar (the one starting with soundcloud.com/).
2. Paste it into PullVid: go to the tool and paste the link into the search field.
3. Choose the format: select MP3 for maximum compatibility or the best available audio quality shown by the tool.
4. Download the file: click Download and the audio is automatically saved to your device's downloads folder.

On mobile and on PC

The process is identical on any device because everything happens in the browser. On mobile, copy the link from the SoundCloud app using the Share button and paste it; on iPhone the file will appear in the Files app, and on Android in the Downloads folder. On PC, just copy the URL from the browser bar. You don't need to install any app or extension.

MP3 or top-quality audio

MP3 is the universal format: it plays on any phone, car, speaker, or older player, and it's the safe choice if you just want to listen to the track hassle-free. If you'd rather keep the best possible quality the original file offers, choose the top-quality audio option shown by the tool. Keep an important principle in mind: the final quality can never exceed that of the audio the artist uploaded to SoundCloud. If you want to focus specifically on the MP3 format, we have a dedicated SoundCloud to MP3 converter.

Why some tracks can't be downloaded (DRM)

DRM (digital rights management) is an encryption system that record labels and platforms use to prevent copying of their commercial content. When a track is DRM-protected — typically label releases and SoundCloud Go+ exclusive material — the audio doesn't travel "in the clear," and no legitimate tool can unlock it. If a website promises to download "any SoundCloud song, including paid ones," be wary: either it doesn't work, or it's a scam with misleading ads. PullVid is honest: with protected tracks, it simply won't be able to offer you the download.

Is it legal to download from SoundCloud?

Downloading a track for personal, private use — listening offline, saving a remix that might disappear — is tolerated in most countries under private-copy exceptions. Many independent artists also enable free downloads of their tracks specifically so you'll share them. What's not allowed is redistributing the audio, using it commercially, or publishing it as if it were your own without the author's permission. Once you have your track ready, start here: download from SoundCloud with PullVid.