# SoundCloud MP3 Downloader (`scrapers-hub/soundcloud-mp3-downloader`) Actor

SoundCloud MP3 downloader to download audio tracks and music from SoundCloud 🎵📥 Perfect for offline listening, content archiving, and audio collection. Fast, high-quality, and simple to use.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers-hub/soundcloud-mp3-downloader.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Hub](https://apify.com/scrapers-hub) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Other
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.99 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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Actors are written with capital "A".

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```bash
npm install apify-client
```

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```bash
pip install apify-client
```

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````bash
# MacOS / Linux
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# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### ⭐ **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** - Extract Audio Tracks from SoundCloud 🎧⬇️

**SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** is a fast and reliable scraping tool that extracts **direct audio URLs and track metadata** from SoundCloud tracks. Simply provide one or multiple SoundCloud track links, and the scraper automatically retrieves playable audio streams along with essential track details like title, author, duration, and artwork.

💡 The best part? Just paste SoundCloud URLs and instantly get structured data with **direct MP3 (or audio stream) links** ready for downloading, archiving, podcast extraction, or music analysis.

---

### 🎵 What **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** can I extract?

Below is a quick breakdown of the data available from this **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** ⬇️

| Data Type 📊         | Description                       |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Track Title**      | Name of the SoundCloud track      |
| **Author Name**      | Artist or uploader name           |
| **Track URL**        | Original SoundCloud link          |
| **Direct Audio URL** | Streamable MP3/OGG/AAC audio link |
| **Duration**         | Track length (formatted time)     |
| **Thumbnail**        | Artwork or profile image          |
| **Audio Type**       | Format (mp3, ogg, mp4 audio)      |
| **Quality**          | Audio stream quality              |
| **Media Metadata**   | Transcoding and stream details    |
| **Processing Time**  | Scraping execution time           |

⏱ Perfect for music archiving, podcast downloading, audio dataset creation, DJ libraries, and content automation workflows.

---

### 🧩 Input Parameters

#### Example Input JSON

```json id="sc_input_01"
{
  "links": [
    "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive"
  ]
}
````

#### Input Parameters Table

| Parameter | Description                             |
| --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **links** | List of SoundCloud track URLs to scrape |

***

### 📤 Output Format

#### Example Output JSON

```json id="sc_output_01"
[
  {
    "url": "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive",
    "result": {
      "url": "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive",
      "source": "soundcloud",
      "author": "Clouds Techno",
      "title": "Ocean Drive",
      "thumbnail": "https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-example.jpg",
      "duration": "5:32",
      "medias": [
        {
          "url": "https://cf-media.sndcdn.com/audio-stream.mp3",
          "quality": "audio",
          "extension": "mp3",
          "type": "audio"
        }
      ],
      "type": "single",
      "error": false,
      "time_end": 842
    }
  }
]
```

#### Output Fields Table

| Field               | Description                       |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **url**             | Input SoundCloud track URL        |
| **source**          | Data source (SoundCloud)          |
| **author**          | Artist or uploader name           |
| **title**           | Track title                       |
| **thumbnail**       | Artwork or avatar image           |
| **duration**        | Track duration (formatted)        |
| **medias**          | List of extracted audio streams   |
| **media.url**       | Direct audio stream URL           |
| **media.extension** | File format (mp3, ogg, mp4 audio) |
| **media.type**      | Always "audio"                    |
| **type**            | Single track type                 |
| **error**           | Success/failure status            |
| **time\_end**        | Execution time in milliseconds    |

***

### ⚙️ Key Features of the **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** ✨

#### 🎧 Direct Audio Extraction

Extract direct streaming URLs from SoundCloud tracks for immediate playback or download.

#### ⚡ Fast Metadata Parsing

Automatically collects:

- Track title
- Author name
- Duration
- Artwork

#### 🎼 Multi-Format Support

Supports multiple audio stream formats:

- MP3 (progressive stream)
- OGG / Opus
- AAC / MP4 audio

#### 🧠 Smart Transcoding Detection

Automatically selects the best available audio stream from SoundCloud’s transcoding system.

#### 📦 Clean JSON Output

Structured data ready for:

- Music libraries
- Audio datasets
- Podcast archiving
- Streaming tools
- Automation workflows

#### 🌐 Residential Proxy Support

Built with proxy support for stable and reliable SoundCloud scraping.

***

### 🛠️ How to use the **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** (Step-by-Step) 📘

#### 1. Log in to Apify

Create a free Apify account or sign in.

#### 2. Open the Actor

Search for **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** in Apify Store.

#### 3. Add Track URLs

Paste one or multiple SoundCloud links:

```json id="sc_input_02"
{
  "links": [
    "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive"
  ]
}
```

#### 4. Run the Actor 🚀

Start the scraper and let it process tracks automatically.

#### 5. Download Results

Export structured audio data as:

- JSON
- CSV
- Excel
- API response

***

### 🎯 Use Cases: What can you do with the **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader**?

#### 🎧 Music Archiving

Download and archive SoundCloud tracks for personal or research use.

#### 🎼 DJ & Playlist Building

Collect audio streams for mixing and playlist creation.

#### 📊 Audio Data Collection

Build datasets for audio analysis or machine learning.

#### 🎙️ Podcast Extraction

Save podcast-style SoundCloud uploads for offline use.

#### 🤖 AI Music Research

Use audio metadata and streams for AI/ML training pipelines.

#### 📦 Content Backup

Preserve SoundCloud content for long-term storage.

#### 🔍 Trend Analysis

Analyze popular tracks, artists, and audio trends.

***

### 💎 Why choose us?

Choosing our **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader** gives you:

- ⚡ Fast audio extraction engine
- 🎧 Direct stream URLs (MP3/OGG/AAC)
- 📦 Clean structured JSON output
- 🧠 Smart transcoding detection
- 🌐 Proxy-based reliability
- 🎼 Multi-format audio support

Whether you're a developer, DJ, researcher, or content creator, this tool makes SoundCloud audio extraction simple and scalable.

***

### 📊 How many tracks can you scrape with **SoundCloud MP3 Downloader**?

The scraper supports both small and large-scale workloads.

You can process:

- **10–100 tracks** for quick downloads
- **500–2,000 tracks** for music libraries
- **10,000+ tracks** for large-scale audio datasets

Performance depends on:

- Number of URLs provided
- Track size and encoding
- Proxy availability
- Runtime configuration

***

### ⚖️ Is it legal to scrape SoundCloud audio?

This tool only extracts **publicly available SoundCloud track data and stream URLs**.

Always ensure that you:

- Respect SoundCloud Terms of Service
- Do not redistribute copyrighted audio illegally
- Follow local copyright laws
- Use data ethically and responsibly

This scraper is intended for **personal use, research, development, and automation workflows**.

***

### ❓ FAQ — SoundCloud MP3 Downloader

#### 1. Does this download actual MP3 files?

It provides **direct audio stream URLs**, which can be downloaded or streamed externally.

#### 2. Can I scrape multiple tracks?

Yes. You can pass multiple SoundCloud URLs in one request.

#### 3. Does it support all SoundCloud tracks?

It works for publicly accessible tracks with available transcodings.

#### 4. What audio formats are supported?

MP3, OGG/Opus, and AAC (depending on availability).

#### 5. Does it include metadata?

Yes. Title, author, duration, and artwork are included.

#### 6. Can I build music datasets with it?

Yes. It is widely used for audio dataset collection and research.

#### 7. What output formats are available?

JSON, CSV, Excel, and API access.

#### 8. Does it support proxies?

Yes. Residential proxy support is included for stable scraping.

# Actor input Schema

## `links` (type: `array`):

List of SoundCloud URLs to scrape

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "links": [
    "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive"
  ]
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "links": [
        "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers-hub/soundcloud-mp3-downloader").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "links": ["https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers-hub/soundcloud-mp3-downloader").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "links": [
    "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive"
  ]
}' |
apify call scrapers-hub/soundcloud-mp3-downloader --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapers-hub/soundcloud-mp3-downloader",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "SoundCloud MP3 Downloader",
        "description": "SoundCloud MP3 downloader to download audio tracks and music from SoundCloud 🎵📥 Perfect for offline listening, content archiving, and audio collection. Fast, high-quality, and simple to use.",
        "version": "0.1",
        "x-build-id": "dELTZyQWqhCXYiuHa"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
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            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapers-hub-soundcloud-mp3-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
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                    "required": true,
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                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/scrapers-hub~soundcloud-mp3-downloader/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapers-hub-soundcloud-mp3-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
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                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
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                                }
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                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/scrapers-hub~soundcloud-mp3-downloader/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-scrapers-hub-soundcloud-mp3-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "required": [
                    "links"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "links": {
                        "title": "SoundCloud Links",
                        "type": "array",
                        "description": "List of SoundCloud URLs to scrape",
                        "items": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "default": [
                            "https://soundcloud.com/cloudstechno/ocean-drive"
                        ]
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
                            "id": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "actId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 300
                                    },
                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1024
                                    },
                                    "diskMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2048
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "buildId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
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                                "type": "string"
                            },
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                            },
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                                "example": "1.0.0"
                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
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                                        "example": 0
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                                        "example": 0
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                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
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                                        "example": 0
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                                        "example": 0
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                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
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                                        "example": 0
                                    },
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                                        "example": 0
                                    },
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                                        "example": 0
                                    },
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                                        "example": 0
                                    }
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                                "type": "number",
                                "example": 0.00005
                            },
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                                "type": "object",
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}
```