How do you add Local Files to the Desktop app?

[user-removed]

How do you add Local Files to the Desktop app?

[Ivan · Accepted solution]

Hey there @user-removed, 

Thanks for searching for the answer you need here! 
 

In order to add local files to your Spotify desktop app you need to do the following:

1. Click , then Settings. 
2. Scroll down to Local Files and switch Show Local Files on. 
3. Any files in your computer's My Music and Downloads folders are automatically selected. Switch off any sources you don't want Spotify to access. 
4. Click ADD A SOURCE to select another folder. 
5. You’ll now find music from that folder in Local Files in the menu on the left.

The supported file types are:

• .mp3
• .m4p (unless it contains video)
• .mp4 (if QuickTime is installed on your computer)

Tip: The iTunes lossless format (M4A) is not supported.

Let us know how you get on! We'll be here in case you need any further help with this.