No, you can no longer download music from Udio. Following their settlement with Universal Music Group on October 29, 2025, Udio suspended all download functionality. A 48-hour window was offered in early November 2025 for users to download their existing creations, but that window has closed. Udio is transitioning to a "walled garden" platform where users can stream their creations but not download or distribute them elsewhere.

What Happened: Timeline of Events

Date	Event
June 2024	Universal, Sony, and Warner sue Udio for copyright infringement
October 29, 2025	Udio settles with Universal Music Group
October 30, 2025	Downloads suspended immediately
November 3, 2025	48-hour download window begins
November 5, 2025	48-hour window closes
2026	Licensed "walled garden" platform expected

Why Downloads Were Suspended

The settlement between Udio and Universal Music Group fundamentally changed how the platform operates. According to Music Business Worldwide, the deal includes:

Licensing requirements. Future Udio models will be trained on a licensed catalog of approved content, with compensation for rights holders.

Walled garden model. AI-generated content can be streamed on Udio's platform but cannot be downloaded or posted elsewhere.

Artist compensation. Musicians whose work trains the AI will be paid when their material is used.

Warning If you missed the 48-hour download window in November 2025, there is currently no way to download music you created on Udio.

What Was the 48-Hour Download Window?

After significant user backlash, Udio offered a brief reprieve. According to Billboard:

"In a statement posted to Reddit, Udio said it would provide a 48-hour window starting Monday (Nov. 3) for all users to download their existing songs."

Songs downloaded during this window were covered by Udio's original terms of service, which granted commercial use rights. However, this window has now closed permanently.

What About Music You Already Downloaded?

If you downloaded Udio music before the settlement or during the 48-hour window:

Your downloads still exist. Files you already have are yours to keep.

Original terms may apply. According to Udio's pre-settlement terms, paid subscribers had ownership and commercial use rights to their generated content.

Proceed with caution. The legal rules for AI-generated music remain uncertain. While you technically had rights under the old terms, distributing this content carries some risk as the industry evolves.

What Were the User Reactions?

The sudden loss of download functionality triggered significant backlash:

"Not going to mince words: we hate the fact we cannot offer downloads right now," wrote Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez in a Reddit post addressing user concerns.

Many paying subscribers felt blindsided by the immediate suspension, having expected ongoing access to download their creations.

What Udio Looks Like Now

The current Udio experience differs significantly from its pre-settlement form:

You can still generate music. The AI creation tools remain functional.

You can stream your creations. Music plays within the Udio platform.

You cannot download. No audio files leave the platform.

You cannot distribute. Without downloadable files, streaming platform distribution is impossible.

What Is the Upcoming "Walled Garden" Platform?

Udio and Universal are targeting 2026 for the launch of their jointly developed platform. Expected features include:

AI music generation trained on licensed content
Streaming within the platform
Revenue sharing with original artists
Subscription model for users

Details about whether any form of export or distribution will be available remain unclear. The "walled garden" terminology suggests downloads will remain restricted.

How This Compares to Suno

Suno also settled a lawsuit (with Warner Music Group) in late 2025, but with different immediate consequences:

Feature	Udio	Suno
Downloads available	No	Yes (Pro/Premier)
Commercial rights	Suspended	Still available
Platform status	Transitioning	Stable with changes coming
Distribution possible	No	Yes

For creators who need to distribute AI-generated music now, Suno remains the more viable option while Udio restructures.

What If You Need Downloadable AI Music?

If Udio was your primary AI music tool, alternatives with download capabilities include:

Suno (Pro/Premier subscriptions)

$10-30/month with commercial rights
Downloads available
Distribution still possible

Stable Audio (Paid tiers)

Commercial licensing available
Downloadable output
Different sound/style than Udio

Other options

AIVA for orchestral/classical
Soundraw for royalty-free production music
Boomy for quick generation with built-in distribution

What This Means for AI Music Distribution

Udio's situation illustrates how quickly AI music platform policies can change. Key lessons:

Download your creations promptly. Platform policies can change suddenly.
Diversify your tools. Relying on a single AI music generator creates risk.
Understand terms of service. Commercial rights and download policies vary significantly.
Stay informed about settlements. Legal developments affect platform capabilities.

For creators who built catalogs on Udio and missed the download window, those creations are now effectively inaccessible for distribution. This represents a significant loss for anyone who invested time building a music library on the platform.