How to Download Qobuz HiRes Music

Part 1. Quick View of Qobuz HiRes Music

1.1 What's HiRes Music?

HiRes audio refers to music with a sound quality that is higher than CD quality (44.1kHz/16bit), usually reaching 24bit/48kHz or higher, which can provide richer details of the music, bringing a closer listening experience to the original.

Qobuz offers downloading and streaming services for HiRes audio (FLAC, 24-bit, up to 192 kHz). It applies the lossless format to ensure a high audio-quality output. For instance, its music can be downloaded into lossless formats like FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, and WAV, which provide much better sound quality than MP3.

1.2 How Much Does It Cost to Stream Qobuz HiRes Music?

To get full access to HiRes Music on Qobuz, you have to pay for its streaming plan, either the Studio or Sublime plan. The main difference between the two options is that Sublime subscribers can enjoy extra discounts (up to 60%) on Hi-Res purchases in the download store. As for the price difference, the Studio plan is priced at $12.99 per month, while the Sublime plan is priced at $17.99 per month. If you subscribe to the Studio or Sublime annual plan, the average price is $10.99 and $14.99 per month respectively. Both options allow subscribers to play music in HiRes quality. You can choose one of the subscription plans based on your budget and actual needs.

In general, if you just want to listen to Qobuz HiRes Music, the Studio plan is enough. If you also want to download music from Qobuz for your own collection, the Sublime plan is more suitable for you.

⭐ Comparison of the Studio or Sublime Plan:

Note: Non-subscribers can only listen to the first 30 seconds of the song.

Part 2. Download Qobuz HiRes Music on Windows/Mac

If you are a Studio or Sublime subscriber, you only need to log in to your account on the Qobuz app, and you can use the offline listening function in the subscription benefit to download Qobuz songs as HiRes quality cache files for offline playback. This can be done on both the computer (Windows or MacOS) and the mobile terminal (Android or iPhone). In this section, we mainly introduce how to download HiRes music from Qobuz on the computer. Here are the detailed steps:

• Step 1: Whether you are using Windows or Mac, first install the Qobuz app on your device. Then launch the app and log in to your Qobuz account.

• Step 2: On the Qobuz app, you can download a single song, or download all the songs in the entire playlist or an album at once. You just need to find any song or playlist you want to download according to your actual needs.

• Step 3: Find the three-dot icon to the right of the single title. If you want to download all the songs in the entire playlist, you need to find the three-dot icon below the playlist title. Next, select "Import" > "HiRes 24-Bit / up to xxx kHz". Please note that HiRes sound quality usually refers to 24bit / 48kHz or higher sound quality. The kHz parameter here depends on the parameters of the file uploaded by the artist. It can be up to 192 kHz.

• Step 4: Go to the "Offline" section in the top menu bar of the program interface, and click "Download queue" to view the download progress and downloaded tracks. You will find that songs are usually downloaded in FLAC SMR format. FLAC SMR format is different from the FLAC format we are familiar with. It refers to an audio format that combines FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) files with SMR (Streaming Media Resolution) technology. This format is used to provide high-quality lossless audio, ensure the stability of streaming playback, and ensure a high-quality audio listening experience even when offline. However, under the offline mode, these Qobuz HiRes music downloads can only be played within the Qobuz app.

Note: If you want to get rid of DRM restrictions and download real local HiRes music in FLAC, ALAC, WAV, or AIFF format, you may first purchase the single or album in the Download Store, and then download it locally through Qobuz Downloader. Or you can try another tool to download Qobuz HiRes music for unlimited offline playback.

Part 3. Download Qobuz HiRes Music on Mobile Phone

If you want to download Qobuz HiRes songs on your smartphone, follow these steps:

• Step 1: If you have an Android phone, go to Google Play and download the Qobuz app. If you have an iPhone, go to the App Store and download the app. Once installed, log in to your Qobuz account. Also, make sure you have a Studio or Sublime plan.
• Step 2: Go to Settings and make sure that HiRes quality music downloads are enabled.
• Step 3: Find the track, playlist, or album you want to download. Click the three-dot icon and tap the Download button. Your music will start downloading immediately.
• Step 4: Tap "OFFLINE LIBRARY" to view your downloaded music.

Similarly, the Qobuz HiRes music downloads obtained in this way are still stored in the mobile phone memory in the form of encrypted cache files. Moreover, these downloaded files can only be played offline on the Qobuz app on the mobile phone and it is impossible to play these downloaded HiRes music on other players.

In order to get rid of these playback device restrictions, you can either purchase singles or albums and then download them into FLAC, AIFF, WAV, or ALAC format audio files, which could be undoubtedly a huge expense, or you can follow us and use the powerful built-in Qobuz Music Downloader of TuneCable BeatOne to download your favorite Qobuz HiRes tracks into FLAC, AIFF, WAV, ALAC, MP3 or AAC format files without purchasing the Qobuz tracks. In the next section, we will introduce you to this amazing tool in detail.

Part 4. Download Qobuz HiRes Music for Offline Playback Forever

TuneCable BeatOne is an expert in downloading music with original quality from many streaming services like Qobuz, Tidal, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify. It is a one-stop music converter that allows users to download their loved music like singles, albums, and playlists to the local PC, and ensure that the downloaded music is saved as MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, or ALAC formats. It is worth mentioning that TuneCable enables users to download Qobuz HiRes tracks into lossless audio formats like FLAC, ALAC, WAV, or AIFF, without purchasing the tracks. In this case, users can break through the restrictions and boost every potential in music offline listening. No matter what operating system, device, or player you are using, at any time or place, you are able to play the downloaded Qobuz HiRes music offline.

In addition to the function of downloading music, TuneCable BeatOne is also equipped with a series of media file editing tools. For more features, please see below. The following is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to download Qobuz songs with the help of TuneCable BeatOne.

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Step 1Launch the Built-in Qobuz Web Player in TuneCable

After launching TuneCable BeatOne, you will see the following interface. Find the "Qobuz" option and click it to enter the built-in Qobuz Music Downloader. Then you need to log in to your Qobuz account. Please make sure your account is subscribed to Qobuz Studio or Sublime plan.

Step 2Modify Output Settings

Click the gear button in the lower left corner and you will enter the Settings window. In this window, you can set key parameters such as output format, bit rate/bit depth, sample rate, etc. If you want to download Qobuz songs with high sound quality (such as HiRes) as much as possible, please select FLAC, ALAC, WAV, or AIFF as the output format here.

Note: You can refer to the actual streaming quality of the song displayed on the description page on the Qobuz app. You can find the indication as shown in the figure below. Correspondingly, you can choose the bit depth and sample rate according to the actual situation here.

Step 3Select Qobuz Tracks to Download

Next, find the tracks you want to download on the Qobuz web player, click the "Click to add" button in the lower right corner, then check the required tracks and click "Add".

Step 4Download the Chosen Tracks Immediately

After making your selection, simply click the "Convert" button to start the download.

Step 5Check the Downloaded Tracks on the Converted Module

Finally, once the downloading process is finished, the output file will pop up automatically. You can view the downloaded files directly in this folder. In addition, you can also go to the "Converted" section to view the download history.

At this point, you have successfully downloaded Qobuz HiRes Music to your local computer. Now, it is up to you where you would like to transfer the Qobuz HiRes music downloads. Most importantly, with the help of TuneCable, you can make it without paying extra money to purchase HiRes tracks. No matter how many tracks you need to download for your personal collection, you can turn toTuneCable. Isn't it convenient and cost-effective?

The Final Thoughts

In this article, we introduced what HiRes music is and how much it costs to get access to it on the Qobuz app. Alternatively, we know that high-quality music streaming requires a lot of data and a stable network condition, and that's why we are looking for ways to download Qobuz HiRes audio for offline playback. This article provides 3 feasible solutions to achieve it. We believe after reading this article, you will choose the last solution, that is, using TuneCable BeatOne to download Qobuz HiRes music for unlimited offline playback, as it is a money-saving option while enabling you to preserve the original sound quality, allowing you to immerse yourselves in the wonderful music! If you haven't tried this powerful tool yet, then click the button below to download it and give it a try!