Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Make a MP3 Download Link in WordPress

As a content creator, you may want to offer your audience a way to download your music or podcast episodes. One easy way to achieve this is by creating MP3 download links on your WordPress website. In this article, we will explain how to create an MP3 download link in WordPress using markdown format.

1. Upload the MP3 File

The first step is to upload the MP3 file to your WordPress website. To do this, head over to the Media Library section in WordPress and click on 'Add New'. Click on 'Select Files' to choose your MP3 file from your computer, and then click on 'Upload'. Once you have uploaded the MP3 file, you can move on to the next step.

2. Copy the File URL

After you have uploaded your MP3 file, click on 'Edit' to access the file details. In the file details, you will see the 'File URL'. Copy this URL to your clipboard.

3. Create a Hyperlink

Now, create a hyperlink on your WordPress website using the markdown code. To do this, type the text you want to display as the hyperlink. For example, if you wish to display 'Download MP3', type that as the text. And then, enclose the text in square brackets '[]'.

After that, insert the MP3 file URL you copied earlier in round brackets '()'. Make sure to include the 'http://' or 'https://' before the URL. Your markdown code will look something like this:

[Download MP3](http://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mysong.mp3)

4. Preview and Save

Preview your post or page to check that the hyperlink is working. It should be clickable and should open the MP3 file in the user's media player or begin downloading it. Save your post or page, and you're done!

Creating an MP3 download link in WordPress is a quick and easy way to offer audio content to your audience. By following these simple steps, you can add MP3 files to your website and give your visitors easy access to your audio content.