Spotify allows you to download podcasts for offline listening, which is perfect for long commutes or flights. However, over time, these downloads can take up valuable storage space on your iPhone. Knowing how to delete downloaded podcasts is essential for freeing up space and keeping your Spotify app organized.
This guide walks you through step-by-step instructions to remove podcasts from your iPhone quickly and efficiently.
Why Delete Downloaded Podcasts on Spotify?
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Free up storage: Offline podcasts can take up hundreds of MBs.
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Organize your library: Keep only the episodes you actively listen to.
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Avoid clutter: Prevent confusion between listened and unlistened episodes.
Step-by-Step Guide to Delete Downloaded Podcasts
Method 1: Delete Individual Episodes
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Open the Spotify app on your iPhone.
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Tap Your Library at the bottom-right corner.
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Select Podcasts & Shows.
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Choose the podcast that contains the downloaded episode.
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Scroll to the downloaded episode you want to remove.
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Tap the three dots (•••) next to the episode.
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Tap Remove Download.
The episode will no longer take up storage but will remain in your library for streaming.
Method 2: Delete All Downloads from a Podcast
If you want to remove all downloaded episodes of a podcast:
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Open Your Library → Podcasts & Shows.
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Select the podcast.
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Tap the Downloaded button (green downward arrow indicates downloaded episodes).
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Tap Remove Download or Remove All Downloads.
This clears storage without deleting the podcast from your library.
Method 3: Delete Downloads Directly from Settings
Spotify also lets you manage all offline content:
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Open Spotify → Settings (gear icon).
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Tap Storage.
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View how much space is used by downloaded content.
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Tap Remove Downloads for specific podcasts or all downloaded content.
This method is useful if you want to free up large amounts of space quickly.
Tips to Manage Podcast Downloads Efficiently
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Enable Smart Downloads: Spotify can automatically manage offline episodes. Go to Settings → Podcasts → Enable Smart Downloads.
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Check storage usage regularly: This helps prevent your iPhone from getting full.
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Remove listened episodes: Once finished, delete episodes to save space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will deleting downloaded podcasts remove them from my Spotify library?
No, removing downloads only deletes the offline files. You can still stream them online.
Q2: Can I download podcasts again after deleting?
Yes, simply tap the Download button next to the episode to re-download.
Q3: Why can’t I delete certain podcast episodes?
Ensure you are signed in to your account and not connected to a shared device. Sometimes episodes may be part of a playlist, which requires managing through the playlist.
Conclusion
Deleting downloaded podcasts in the Spotify iPhone app is simple and helps free up storage while keeping your library organized. Whether you remove individual episodes or entire podcasts, Spotify gives you control over your offline content.
