How to Save an MP3 File to Your Computer

To save an MP3 file to a folder of your choice on your computer, you need to follow the instructions below. Otherwise, some browsers, depending on settings, will download and play the MP3 from a 'Temp File'. Then if you want to play the file again later, it can be hard to find.

To download on a PC: Right click the "Download MP3" link with your mouse a menu of options should appear. Select "Save Target As" and a window will open showing you the folders on your hard disk. It's easiest to save on your desktop.

To download on a Mac: Hold down the Control (ctrl) key on your keyboard whilst clicking on the MP3 link with your mouse a menu of options should appear. One of these options should be "Download Link to Disk" or "Download Linked File". If you select this option this should activate the download and save it to your desktop.

If you are using another platform that has different methods, save the MP3 files in the same way that you save other files, such as PDFs and images, via your browser.

Do I need to have an iPod or MP3 player to listen to downloads?

No you don't. Anyone with a computer connected to the internet can download and listen to MP3 files. You will need a media player on your computer and you will also need speakers or headphones. The advantage of transferring the downloads onto a portable player is that you can then listen to them away from your computer.