Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Spowlo FAQ page! Here you'll find answers to common questions about using this Android app to download your favorite song from Spotify. Happy exploring!😊

• What is Spowlo?

• Spowlo is an Android app that allows users to download songs and podcasts from Spotify for offline playback, albeit via YouTube or YT Music. It's designed with Jetpack Compose and Material You, and powered by the spotDL Python library.

• How does Spowlo work?

• Spowlo utilizes the spotDL library to find songs from Spotify playlists on YouTube or YT Music and download them along with album art, lyrics, and metadata. Users can search for their favorite track, artist, or album and download the audio files.

• What audio formats does Spowlo support?

• Spowlo supports various audio formats including MP3, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, and M4A, with OPUS being the recommended format for decent quality audio.

• What audio quality can I expect with Spowlo?

• The audio quality is dependent on the source since Spowlo fetches audio files from YouTube. Typically, the audio files are downloaded with 128K M4A and 160K OPUS quality.

• Is Spowlo affiliated with Spotify?

• No, Spowlo is a third-party app and is not affiliated with Spotify​.

• How do I download songs using Spowlo?

• You can input the Spotify URL or query in the Downloader page, or use the Searcher feature to look for your favorite track, artist, or album, and then download the audio files.

• Is Spowlo open-source?

• Yes, Spowlo is an open-source project. You can check the project source code on GitHub​.

• Can I see my download history?

• Yes, Spowlo has a History feature that allows you to see your downloaded history by tapping on the little Music icon at the top right corner of the app.

• Is there a preferred version of the app for different devices?

• For most devices, it's recommended to install the ARM64-v8a version of the APK