Learn English – “Download from” vs. “download off”

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  • I usually download music off the web.
  • I usually download music from the web.

What is the difference in between off and from in these sentences?

Which one is more suitable in this context?

Best Answer

"Off" implies it was taken away or removed, but realistically it was probably copied. "From" makes best sense.