How to Download Podcasts on iPhone

Updated April 27, 2026 · Safari-friendly workflow · Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RSS supported

If you want to download podcasts on iPhone, the simplest method is to use Safari and a browser-based podcast downloader. That gives you actual audio files that can be saved in the Files app, shared, moved, or archived, instead of staying locked inside a podcast app.

Best starting point: if the show is listed on Apple Podcasts, use the Apple podcast downloader. If you already know the RSS feed, use RSS to MP3 instead.

Step-by-Step iPhone Method

1. Copy the podcast link
Use an Apple Podcasts show URL, Spotify show URL, or a direct RSS feed URL.

2. Open Safari and go to the downloader
Visit podcastdownloadrss.cn in Safari on your iPhone.

3. Paste the link and load the episode list
Tap the input box, paste the link, and load the public feed.

4. Download the episode and save it
Choose the episode, download the file, and save it to Files or the iPhone Downloads folder.

Which Link Type Works Best on iPhone?

Apple Podcasts links

Usually the best option on iPhone because the workflow already starts inside the Apple ecosystem and the feed lookup is reliable.

RSS feed URLs

The most direct option when you already know the feed. This often loads faster than platform pages.

Spotify show links

Good for public podcasts, but Spotify-exclusive shows may not expose a public feed and therefore may fail.

Episode links

They can work, but show links are usually more reliable because they expose the full feed context.

Where Will the File Go?

On iPhone, downloaded files usually go to the Safari Downloads folder in the Files app unless you have changed your default download location. After the file downloads, open Files to rename, move, or share it.

Common iPhone Download Problems

Try the iPhone-friendly workflow now

Open the downloader in Safari, paste your podcast link, and save the file directly to your iPhone.

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