How to Add Custom Songs and Local Files to Spotify

Ever wanted to stream a rare remix, a personal bedroom demo, or a track unavailable on Spotify right alongside your daily playlists? While you cannot directly upload tracks to Spotify’s public cloud catalog for general streaming, Spotify’s Local Files feature lets you seamlessly pull your own audio files into your library, organize them into playlists, and even sync them to your phone.

Here is everything you need to know to set up, manage, and sync your custom tracks across devices.

Part 1: Setting Up Local Files on Desktop (PC & Mac)

The desktop app is the command center for adding custom songs. It allows you to point Spotify toward the audio files stored on your computer.