Spotify can now display lyrics even when you are not connected to the internet and can also translate them.

      Spotify enhances offline lyrics and multilingual support

      Spotify has introduced features to help users better engage with their favorite songs, whether offline or in a language they don’t speak. The company revealed a series of new lyric functionalities that enhance the app's lyric capabilities, emphasizing offline availability, translations, and faster lyric previews during playback.

      This update builds on Spotify’s current lyrics functionality, which is already popular among listeners who enjoy singing along or reading the lyrics.

      Three new lyric features on Spotify

      The most significant development is the introduction of offline lyrics. Spotify Premium users can now access complete song lyrics without needing an internet connection, provided the song is downloaded. This means lyrics can be accessed during flights, in areas with poor coverage, or in places with limited connectivity.

      Although this feature is a positive addition, it's worth noting that Apple Music offered offline lyrics starting with iOS 26.2 last year, indicating that Spotify is somewhat playing catch-up.

      Spotify is also launching global lyric translations for both free and premium users. For songs that have translations available, users can tap the translate icon on the lyrics display to see the translated text appear beneath the original lyrics. The translation adapts to the language of the device, and switching back to the original lyrics is always an option.

      The third update emphasizes speed and convenience. Spotify is integrating lyric previews directly into the Now Playing screen, allowing users to quickly view snippets of the lyrics without needing to access the full lyrics page. This feature simplifies the process of catching a line, verifying a lyric, or casually following along while listening. It is available to both free and premium users.

      Spotify indicates that these features will be rolled out gradually across supported markets and languages on both iOS and Android. The company's aim is to enhance the accessibility and utility of lyrics, regardless of whether users are listening online, offline, or exploring music in unfamiliar languages.

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