How do I allow download of audio files?

[Kraftpaper]

I would like the audio files I upload to be downloaded for our members who want to listen to them offline. How do I do that? Thank you.

[Kraftpaper]

I am using a blog to post the files. So, these are audio files inside blog posts. I like the features of the blog for archiving. If possible, I would to stay with this format. I understand that I might be able to offer the audio files in a store and not charge for them, but I'd like to avoid that.

[Adam7]

It wouldn't be possible to add a download option to the audio element, however you could also add a a link to download.  Add a text element under your Audio element with text like "Click to Download", or something similar. Select that text and click the option in the text editing toolbar to make a link, then choose the file option and upload your audio element.

[Kraftpaper]

So, I would have to upload my audio file two time?

[Kraftpaper]

Let's pretend that I didn't keep a local copy of all my audio files when I transfered them from my previous website. How would I, from the website editor or another tool, download the audio files to re-upload them as you have described?

[Kraftpaper]

I have most of them, but there are some I don't have.

[Adam7 · Accepted solution]

They should be included with a site archive if you download that; go to the Settings tab and use the option there to create an archive of your site.  You'll get an email with a download link once it's finished creating the archive.

If for some reason they're not let me know!

[Crossroads1]

I too am curious about this - adding a download link to the same blog post that contains a streaming audio file. How can I do that without having to upload the mp3 twice?

[Adam7]

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@Crossroads wrote:

I too am curious about this - adding a download link to the same blog post that contains a streaming audio file. How can I do that without having to upload the mp3 twice?

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There wouldn't really be a way to do that in one go with our build in linking tools and audio element.  We have some third party Audio options in our App Center which might give you that kind of functionality:

https://www.weebly.com/app-center/search/audio

[jjohnnyb]

Is there any sort of planned upgrade to include download links with the audio player? 

[Adam7]

I couldn't say, though if you'd like us to add that as an option you're welcome to post that to our Vote on Features board:

https://community.weebly.com/t5/Vote-on-Features/idb-p/IdeaExchange

[OdysseyFan]

apps are not available to designer sites, seems like something that could be a code added to blog footer like {{Download Audio}}

[Adam7]

Third party widgets are definitely an option, and can be added using the Embed Code element to the footer or anywhere else.

[FLCF]

Add Audio Widget to page
Upload your mp3 file to the audio widget (do not use periods in file name other than before the extension .mp3)
publish the post
open the post link in separate window or tab
Control u to see source
Control F to search for mp3
right click on mp3 link and choose "copy link address"

back in post window In left side menu, click and hold "Embed Code" element.
Drag it to the right side "Drag Elements Here" section and drop it in.
Click on new element
click "edit custom HTML"
paste in the following code:

<a href="SELECT_THIS_AND_PASTE_LINK.mp3" download="">Download file here</a>

Select the words SELECT_THIS_AND_PASTE_LINK.mp3 and paste in the full link you copied.

Publish again, and you should have a one click download of only the one mp3 file you needed to upload. no need for double uploads, or third party widgets.

[PKBlokk]

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@FLCFwrote:
Add Audio Widget to page
Upload your mp3 file to the audio widget (do not use periods in file name other than before the extension .mp3)
publish the post
open the post link in separate window or tab
Control u to see source
Control F to search for mp3
right click on mp3 link and choose "copy link address"

back in post window In left side menu, click and hold "Embed Code" element.
Drag it to the right side "Drag Elements Here" section and drop it in.
Click on new element
click "edit custom HTML"
paste in the following code:

<a href="SELECT_THIS_AND_PASTE_LINK.mp3" download="">Download file here</a>

Select the words SELECT_THIS_AND_PASTE_LINK.mp3 and paste in the full link you copied.

Publish again, and you should have a one click download of only the one mp3 file you needed to upload. no need for double uploads, or third party widgets.

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Easy Peasy+

This worked great for me thanks!!

[shirleybarn]

What widgets do you suggest to allow download of audio files for visitors to our site?