How to Download Music from Artlist – Complete Step-by-Step Guide

This guide explains exactly how to download music from Artlist without running into copyright or licensing issues. You’ll learn how to choose the right Artlist plan, search the Music catalog with filters, preview tracks, and download them in MP3 or WAV. It also covers downloading alternate versions and stems, re-downloading songs from your account, saving license certificates for client work, and staying within daily download limits. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have fully licensed Artlist tracks ready for YouTube videos, social content, podcasts, commercials, and films in minutes.


How to Download Music from Artlist

1. Make sure you have an active Artlist plan

You can only download full music tracks and SFX if your subscription is active.

  • Pick a plan that includes Music & SFX (Music & SFX, Max, etc.).

  • Sign in at artlist.io with the same account that holds the subscription.

Tip: If your subscription expires, you can’t re-download files from the site’s Downloads page, so always back up tracks and license documents locally.

2. Find the song you want in the Music catalog

  1. On the homepage, use the top search bar.

  2. In the dropdown, choose Music.

  3. Type a phrase like “cinematic trailer,” “lofi beats,” or “emotional piano” and press Enter.

  4. Use the filters (Genre, Mood, Video Theme, Instrument, BPM, Duration, etc.) to narrow results.

  5. Click a track to preview it.

You can also hit the ⭐ icon to add tracks to Favorites for later, or drop them into Artboards (project playlists) instead of downloading immediately.

3. Download music directly from the track bar

Once you’ve found the right song:

  1. Make sure you’re logged in.

  2. On the track bar, click the download icon (⤓).

  3. Choose your file type (MP3 or WAV).

  4. The download starts immediately and saves to your device.

Artlist calls this the Direct Download feature: you can download a track with one click from any song list, album page or the homepage.

4. Pick the right version of the song (main, instrumental, stems)

Many tracks come with multiple versions and sometimes stems:

  • Click the versions dropdown on the song to see things like:

    • Main mix

    • Instrumental

    • Underscore / no drums

    • Short edits (15s, 30s, 60s)

Select the version you want, then hit Download as above.

If stems are available for that track, they’ll appear in the same area; downloading stems gives you separate files for vocals, drums, bass, etc., so you can rebalance the mix in your editor.

5. Download music from Artboards (project playlists)

If you use Artboards to collect options for a project:

  1. In the left sidebar, open Artboards and choose the one you want.

  2. Hover over a track and click the download icon; or click the more menu and select Download.

  3. Choose MP3 or WAV and the file will save directly to your device.

Downloaded assets on an Artboard turn the icon yellow so you can see what’s already on your drive.

6. Re-download tracks from the Downloads page

Every asset you’ve downloaded is stored in your Downloads area on Artlist:

  1. Go to My Account → Downloads.

  2. Switch between the Songs / Clips / Templates tabs.

  3. Use the timeframe filter (All time, Yesterday, Last 7 days, Last 30 days) to find older downloads.

  4. Click the download icon next to any song to re-download it.

Remember: once your subscription expires you can no longer access files from this section, so always keep local backups.

7. Download the license certificate (important for clients & TV)

Every song comes with an asset-specific license document stored in the Downloads area. This is your proof that you downloaded the track while your subscription was active and are allowed to use it according to your plan.

To download it:

  1. In Downloads → Songs, open the dropdown next to Song License.

  2. Click Song certificate (and Cue sheet if you need performance reporting for TV/film).

Save these PDFs with your project files especially for client work, ads, and broadcast.

8. Respect daily download limits

Artlist sets a “reasonable use” cap per day:

  • With a plan that includes music/SFX, you can download up to 40 songs and 100 SFX per day.

If you’re hitting those limits regularly, consider using Favorites and Artboards to shortlist tracks and only download the final picks you actually need.

9. Download music directly inside Premiere Pro (optional)

If you use Adobe Premiere Pro, the Artlist Library extension lets you search and download songs without leaving your timeline:

  1. Install the Artlist Hub app and log in.

  2. From the Hub, install the Artlist Library extension.

  3. In Premiere, go to Window → Extensions → Artlist Library.

  4. Search and preview tracks in sync with your edit.

  5. Drag a song directly from the panel to your sequence the file downloads and drops into your project automatically.

This is the fastest way to test multiple tracks against your cut.

10. Quick checklist: downloading music from Artlist the right way

  • ✅ Have an active plan that includes Music & SFX.

  • ✅ Find tracks via the Music catalog, filters, and collections.

  • ✅ Use the download icon to grab MP3 or WAV (direct download).

  • ✅ Download from Artboards or Downloads when organizing projects.

  • ✅ Save license certificates and cue sheets with your project files.

  • ✅ Stay under daily download limits and keep backups before your subscription ends.

Follow these steps and you’ll be able to download music from Artlist efficiently, stay organized, and keep every project fully covered by the correct license.