Description
foobar2000 is a free and customizable audio player known for its lightness, efficiency, and support for a wide range of audio formats. It is recommended for those seeking sound quality, flexibility, and control, being very popular among audiophiles and music enthusiasts.
Main features:
- Supported audio formats:
- Includes MP3, MP4, AAC, WMA, Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, Musepack, Speex, AU, SND, audio CD, and more, with support for additional formats via plugins.
- Customization:
- Modular and highly configurable interface, allowing adjustments to layouts, columns, toolbars, and skins.
- Support for themes and plugins that expand functionalities, such as visualizations, advanced equalizers, and integration with online services.
- Audio quality:
- Supports bit-perfect playback via WASAPI or ASIO, ideal for audiophiles.
- High-resolution audio processing and support for DSPs (sound effects such as equalization and resampling).
- Library management:
- Efficient organization of large music collections, with support for tags and dynamic playlists.
- Quick search and customizable filters.
- Other features:
- Audio format conversion.
- CD ripping.
- Support for ReplayGain for volume normalization.
- Integration with services like Last.fm and Discogs (via plugins).
- Lightweight and performance:
- Consumes few system resources, making it ideal for older computers or minimal configurations.
- Quick startup and responsive performance.