Using YouTube Music on a PC is easy. In this guide, we'll show you how to install the YouTube Music app on both Windows PC and Mac computers, with simple steps to get started quickly.
Also, you will get an extra tool to download songs from YouTube Music to computer so you can listen offline, even without an internet connection. No matter what type of computer you have, this guide will help you enjoy YouTube Music on your desktop.
Right now, there isn't an official YouTube Music app for Windows or Mac computer. However, if you use Google Chrome, you can create an app-like version (shortcut) of YouTube Music by installing it directly from your browser. This lets you use YouTube Music just like a desktop app for totally free.
Step 1 Download and open the Google Chrome browser on your Windows or Mac computer.
Step 2 Go to the official YouTube Music website using the Chrome browser.
Step 3 Click on the three dots "︙" in the top-right corner of the Chrome window.
Step 4 From the menu, choose "Cast, Save, and share", then click the "Install YouTube Music" option. In the pop-up window, click the "Install" button.
Step 5 Once installed, you can open the YouTube Music app by double-clicking the new YouTube Music icon on desktop.
Another alternative to YouTube Music desktop app is the NoteBurner app - NoteBurner YouTube Music Downloader. You can use it to download any YouTube Music playlists to computer locally, then easily play the songs on any music player you have installed.
Step 1 Click the Download button below to install NoteBurner YouTube Music Converter app for Windows or Mac, and then follow the instructions to install it on your computer.
Step 2 Once the installation is complete, open NoteBurner YouTube Music Converter app on desktop.
Step 3 Then you will see the NoteBurner app as well as the window of YouTube Music Web Player. Click the "Log in" button there to log in to YouTube Music Free or YouTube Music Premium account.
Step 4 After that, it's easy to browse and listen to the YouTube Music songs on computer desktop.
YouTube offers its own music platform called YouTube Music, which provides high-quality, encrypted songs. To safely download tracks from YouTube Music, it's best to use the NoteBurner YouTube Music Converter app. NoteBurner is completely secure, so you don't need to worry about privacy issues or viruses.
Once you've downloaded music using NoteBurner, you can play your songs offline on your Windows or Mac computer, Android, iOS, or any other device. Plus, all your converted songs will be saved locally, even if your Premium subscription expires.
Step 1 Launch NoteBurner YouTube Music Converter on your Windows PC or Mac.
Step 2 Click the gear Settings icon to access output preference. Select your preferred output format from AUTO, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and ALAC. If unsure, choose AUTO. You can also set the bit rate, sampling frequency, output folder, and file name.
Step 3 Find the YouTube song, album, or playlist you want to download. Open the details screen for the item and click the "+ Add" button on the right side.
Step 4 Check the YouTube Music items you want to download and click the "Convert" button. The NoteBurner app will start downloading and converting the selected music.
Step 5 You'll see the conversion progress on the screen. Once done, open the output folder to find your downloaded YouTube Music songs, saving on computer locally.
YouTube Music app works on various devices. And NoteBurner YouTube Music Downloader is your alternative way to get YouTube Music app feature on Windows PC or Mac computer.
While YouTube Music lacks an official desktop app for Windows and Mac, you can still enjoy its features through alternative methods.
Using Google Chrome, you can create a desktop shortcut app for quick access to YouTube Music, although offline playback isn't supported.
For a more comprehensive solution, the NoteBurner YouTube Music Downloader app allows you to download and save music locally in various formats, offering offline access and high-quality audio.
Note: The free trial version of NoteBurner YouTube Music Converter allows you to convert the first 1 minute of each song. You can buy the full version to unlock this limitation and enable all its features.