On the VKontakte social network you can communicate, share photos, find friends and look for something new for yourself. The service’s audio recordings are especially popular – all the world’s music is at your fingertips. This is convenient, but only if the Internet is always with you. For those who are accustomed to storing their audio files in mp3 format, the VKontakte music download program is recommended.
Programs for downloading music from VK
There are a number of ways to download any audio recording from your favorite site for free. All of them are divided into several types:
- Programs for Windows and other OS;
- Browser extensions (Chrome, Mozilla);
- Applications for mobile devices.
They all have their own advantages, and it is up to the user which one is right for him. It is worth noting that Apple users are inferior to Android OS users in this regard, and Google Play has many more such widgets than the AppStore.
The list of programs for downloading music on VKontakte is constantly changing and growing, but here is a list of the most popular and stable options.
An excellent application for Windows that allows you to access not only audio and video from Vkontakte, but also some other services such as YouTube and Vimeo. With Vkmusic you will have access to any multimedia files you need.
An extension for the Chrome browser that adds a “Download” button to the context menu of the full version of VK.
VKOpt
A plugin for the Chrome browser that adds a lot of useful features for users of the social network. Among them is the ability to download any song for free.
VKontakte.DJ
An application for OS Windows designed to download music from a social network with maximum convenience.
An add-on for Chrome that not only allows you to download music for free, but also saves meta tags and can sort tracks by bitrate.
Based on the desktop version of the social network, transferring privileges to mobile devices. Allows you to listen to music and save it to the cache. For Android 4.2 and higher.
Portal
The social network's policy regarding music content is becoming increasingly strict. Thus, on December 19, 2016, access to the public API of the social network was blocked, which made it impossible to listen to and download music for most third-party applications. VKontakte developers have also learned to block almost all extensions that previously made it easy to download music. Therefore, you will have to take a workaround.
Chrome and its derivatives
2. Press the keyboard shortcut Shift + Ctrl + I to display the developer toolbar.
3. In the Developer Toolbar, go to the Network tab. Just below, check the Disable cache option and enable the Media filter.
4. Start playing the desired song. Please note that a link to the file will appear in the bottom panel. Double-click on it and it will open in your browser's built-in player.
Firefox
1. Open the page with your VKontakte audio recordings.
2. In the Developer Toolbar, go to the Network tab. Just below, turn on the “Media” filter.
3. Start playing the desired song. Please note that a link to the file will appear in the bottom panel.
5. The musical composition will open in the built-in player, from where it can be sent to any folder on your computer in no time.
We hope that this detailed instructions will help you save all your musical treasures before the owners of VKontakte completely close access to them.
Main characteristics of the program
This software carries out its work on all VKontakte pages that contain music or video. It can integrate with all known internet browsers.
A special permanent link is provided for downloading various media files. Downloading any audio or video file is very simple: it only takes one click.
Features of VKSaver
- fairly low system requirements that allow you to use the program on any computer;
- the ability to download audio and video files of any size;
- possibility of integration with browsers;
- efficiency and simplicity of installation processes;
- compact size of the software, which allows it to be transferred to different devices;
- the ability to bypass special protection provided by the social network;
- no problems working with antiviruses and firewalls;
- compatibility with common operating systems;
- Intuitive interface with simple mechanism.
How the application works
In order to download your favorite music or video using the program, you need to add a “Download” button next to the name of the selected file. Once you click on this button, the data will start downloading or in the usual way using a browser, or using any special programs.
Before you run the installation program, be sure to check that the browser is working correctly. Further, the installer performs all actions independently. The “Download” button will appear next to each file, giving the user the opportunity to quickly download the track they like to their computer.
VKSaver program interface
Downloading files in VKSaver
VKSaver is a very convenient, compact and fast program for downloading content from VKontakte.
About the situation with VKontakte
April 28, 2017 that Vkontakte, Odnoklassniki and My World are introducing a paid music subscription costing 149 rubles per month. And unsubscribed users are limited functionally. First of all, audio advertisements will be played from time to time. The free mode was deprived of the function of caching music for offline listening, and this is a key feature of the old VKontakte player.The introduction of a subscription is a natural event; content cannot be pirated forever. At the same time, the new service looks strange, to say the least. After all, this is the same vast, unorganized catalogue, only now they ask for an amount comparable to competitors’ offers for use. At least two questions immediately arise!
How to return music to VKontakte?
At the time of publication of the article, there are several ways to return the usual functionality, and it is possible that over time the administration will block the loopholes.The easiest way is to roll back to the previous version of the official client, number 4.8.3. To do this, just uninstall the updated client and manually install the apk file of the desired version.
Afterwards, it is recommended to disable auto-update of the VKontakte application. For this:
In 2016, Mail.Ru Group launched an alternative music service with integration with VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. Unfortunately, already in August 2016, the application was hidden in Google Play, after which the client was no longer updated. This did not affect the performance of older versions in any way!
The main feature of the application is public playlists, which include songs from social networks. The users themselves create and maintain playlists.
After adding an account, all tracks and playlists are imported. The latter can be made publicly available and shared with friends. You don't even need a social account to listen.
Unfortunately, new tracks added on the site are not automatically imported; you have to synchronize the application manually.
There is no automatic caching of audio files; manual downloading is available. In addition to individual songs, you can download entire playlists, which significantly saves time.
The player interface looks neat, information about the composition is displayed. By clicking on the artist, a search with the corresponding request opens, extremely convenient! The program can substitute album covers, but, as a rule, they are incorrect. You can loop playback of an individual track or the entire playlist. The function of playing a random track is available.
From my point of view, this is the best alternative player for music from social networks! It is completely free and has no ads. The application itself is lightweight, works quickly and stably even on third-generation networks.
When talking about alternative players for VKontakte, one cannot fail to mention Stellio with the corresponding plugin for integration with the social network. The application has a wide range of capabilities; everything is customizable down to the smallest details.
The player is great for playing music from VKontakte. In addition to all tracks, playlists and audio recordings saved on the wall are imported.
Each listened song is automatically cached, similar to previous versions of the official VK client. It is possible to preload the necessary tracks and playlists manually.
The player interface is made in a modern style, the control elements are original, but quite convenient and do not require much getting used to. In addition to the basic functionality, additional functions have been added, such as searching for covers and viewing the text of a composition.
The application is notable for its own special effects manager.
As a result, it turns out that Stellio is a player with a bunch of additional features and settings. However, the free version is filled with advertising, and they ask for 99 rubles to turn it off.
I have listed the simplest and most accessible methods that do not require additional manipulations.
Alternatives to music from social networks?
Every year, music streaming services are becoming more widespread. Subscription is the most popular model; its essence is that for a small monthly fee the user gets access to the entire music collection.All major streaming services from Spotify to Apple Music are available for the mobile operating system from the search giant. If you are not subscribed to any of them, I recommend paying close attention to Google Play Music as a native service.
A personal subscription costs 159 rubles per month, which is comparable to the cost of the new service from Mail.ru Group based on VKontakte. In addition, there is a family tariff for 6 family members for 239 rubles per month.
The main emphasis is on automatically created selections - radio stations. They contain music for all occasions: from training to getting ready for bed. A system of personal recommendations has also been implemented; you just need to add a dozen of your favorite songs to your music library, and the system will begin to select more and more similar tracks. Recommendations are issued based on location data and time of day.
Unfortunately, some performers are still missing. In this case, it is possible to download missing tracks from your computer. It is noteworthy that the service allows you to upload up to 50,000 songs to the cloud for listening online without a subscription!
In the settings, you can select one of four levels of streaming quality for any size of the Internet package.
For offline listening, a caching system is used, which saves only the most popular music files, and not everything in a row, like Stellio.
The icing on the cake is the web player, just log into your Google account from any personal computer and the entire music library will be at your disposal, very convenient!
As a result, it turned out, albeit a paid one, but the most interesting service in terms of all its characteristics. The best choice for listening to legal music!
Own music library online
For those who have already collected a rich music collection, but do not want to take up the precious memory of their mobile device, there is also a way out. Applications for streaming music from your personal cloud!
The most prominent representative of this category is CloudPlayer from doubleTwist. This is the case when the application does not have a clutter of additional options, and the necessary functionality is thought out to the smallest detail. Unlike Google Play Music, the necessary compositions simply need to be placed in your personal storage; no manipulations in the browser are required!
The application supports such cloud storages as: Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive.
Imported tracks are grouped according to tags. Despite the lack of Russian localization, there are no problems with encoding. The amount of music does not matter; the program does an excellent job with my music library, which contains more than 1,500 music files!
CloudPlayer supports lossless formats - FLAC and ALAC. To play them online, you need a stable Internet connection; mobile networks can’t always cope.
There is no automatic caching, but you can manually download both individual tracks and entire albums and playlists.
The application is designed in a modern style, with 4 color schemes available to choose from. A nice option is the automatic addition of artist photos to the artist showcase, the search works accurately!
The player interface is familiar; it contains all the necessary functions, such as playing a random track. The application has a built-in simple equalizer with a large number of presets.
A nice bonus is an online radio catalog that includes local radio stations.
After installation, the trial is activated for 30 days, after its completion you will need to pay 99 rubles one-time. Compared to other services with monthly payment, it looks attractive!
Instead of output
Behind Last year I have tested many players for streaming music, this approach is the future! Users should not waste their time downloading new songs to their smartphone; access to the entire music library in one click is not fantastic! Sometimes it’s a shame that music files take up precious internal storage space. The cloud approach allows you to selectively cache your favorite songs without losing access to other music.As a result, it became clear that this is not a panacea; there are services with a better approach. The introduction of a paid subscription is another reason to try something new on personal experience! Social networks have lost their main advantage - they are free, which will undoubtedly affect their popularity.
Before downloading VK in Russian, we suggest you familiarize yourself with its functionality and find out what’s new in the latest version for your computer or mobile device.
And VK video saver. This application is in great demand, as many users want to transfer their favorite playlist from a social network to an MP3 player or listen to it in the car.
Vxaver latest version
- Does not load the system;
- In Russian;
- Any audio and video content is possible;
- Selection of high-quality video content;
- Integrates into all browsers;
- Regular updates and improvements;
- Antiviruses do not block the program;
- Works on all versions (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10);
- Simple and intuitive interface.