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foobar2000 2.26.1 files
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About foobar2000
foobar2000 is an advanced freeware audio player by Peter Pawlowski, loved by music collectors for its speed, sound quality and almost unlimited customisation. It handles large libraries with ease and supports formats including FLAC, MP3, AAC, Opus, WAV and more.
It looks plain at first, but layouts, columns and playlists can be rearranged however you like, and add-on “components” extend it with new formats, visualisations and tools. foobar2000 is available for Windows and macOS.
Best for: Music lovers with large local libraries who want a fast, precise player.
System requirements
- Windows: 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM64
- macOS: Apple Silicon & Intel
Features
What you can do with foobar2000
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Gapless playback
Albums that flow from one track to the next play without gaps.
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ReplayGain
Scans tracks and albums so everything plays at a consistent volume.
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Powerful tagging
Edit tags for many files at once and organise your library by any field.
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Converter and ripper
Rip audio CDs and convert between formats (some formats need a free external encoder).
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Components
Extend the player with official and third-party add-ons.
Safety
Where these links come from
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Help
foobar2000: frequently asked questions
Is this the official foobar2000 download?
Yes. The download buttons link directly to the developer’s own servers (foobar2000.org). DownloadFrom.net does not host, modify or bundle foobar2000; we only list the official files and their SHA-256 checksums so you can verify them.
Which Windows file should I download?
For most PCs, choose the recommended 64-bit installer (.exe). Pick an ARM64 file only for Windows on ARM devices (for example Snapdragon laptops), and MSI packages if you deploy software for an organisation. To check your PC, open Settings → System → About and look at “System type”.
Is foobar2000 free?
Yes. foobar2000 is freeware — free to use, though not open source.
Does foobar2000 support FLAC?
Yes, FLAC is supported out of the box, along with most other popular audio formats.
Is foobar2000 available for Mac?
Yes. There is an official macOS version as well as the Windows version.
Alternatives
Alternatives to foobar2000
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VLC Media Player
Anyone who wants one free player that opens every video and audio file.
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Spotify
Listening to streamed music and podcasts on your computer.
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Audacity
Podcasters, students and musicians who need a capable audio editor at no cost.
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OBS Studio
Recording tutorials, gameplay or meetings, and live streaming without paying for software.
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HandBrake
Shrinking large videos or converting them into a format your device can play.
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Shotcut
Beginners and hobbyists who want a free, watermark-free video editor that still has room to grow.