AIMP

Overview

AIMP is a free audio player for playing music files, internet radio, and handling playlists. It supports multiple audio formats and includes tools for music organization, suitable for users seeking a lightweight alternative to mainstream players.¹²⁶

Key Features

• Multi-format Playback - Supports popular music formats including OGG, WAV, MP3, AAC, and CUE sheets.
• 18-band Equalizer - Provides audio adjustment with built-in sound effects.
• Volume Normalization - Uses peak normalization or replay gain for consistent playback levels.
• Built-in Music Library - Organizes music files, tracks playback statistics, and sets marks for listened tracks.
• Smart Playlists - Automatically generates playlists based on criteria like play count.
• Internet Radio - Streams stations in OGG, WAV, MP3, AAC formats with stream capture options.
• Audio Converter - Converts audio files to formats like APE, FLAC, OGG, WAV.
• Tag Editor - Edits metadata for music files.

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on Windows via installer or portable version; Android app available. Minimum requirements not specified in sources, but compatible with modern systems. No native support for macOS, Linux, iOS, or web.¹²⁶

Integrations & Ecosystem

• Discord Presence plugin for status updates³
• DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI, WASAPI Exclusive audio outputs²
• Stream capture to APE, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WV, WMA, MP3²
• Portable profile folder relocation⁴⁵
• Plugin system for extensions³

Alternatives

Reputation

AIMP is regarded as a lightweight, capable free music player with strong format support and customization options like skins and plugins. Users appreciate its low resource usage and audio quality features. Criticisms are minimal in sources, though it lacks broad platform support beyond Windows and Android.¹²