foobar2000
foobar2000 2.25.10 is a lightweight Windows and macOS music player and library manager with tags, ReplayGain, conversion, playlists, network shares, UPnP and extensible components.
Playback and library workflows
foobar2000 2.25.10 is built for local music playback, metadata and cover management, ReplayGain scanning, playlists and format conversion. Its small core and component model are useful for deliberate library workflows, but batch tag writes, file operations and conversion outputs should always be tested on a copy first.
Network and component boundaries
The 2.25 series adds native FTP, WebDAV and SMB indexing, UPnP discovery and network credential settings. These features do not make a library public by default, but they add accounts, network traffic and storage permissions. Components are native extensions loaded by the player process, so keep only trusted, compatible modules.
Version and license scope
Version 2.25.10 supports Windows x86, x64 and ARM64, plus macOS Intel and Apple Silicon. It is free to use but not open source; its license has conditions for redistributing an unmodified installer and does not grant permission to repackage the binary. Bundled libraries may have separate licenses.
Review date: 2026-08-06.
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foobar2000 2.25.10 installation and music-library guide
Test playback, tags, ReplayGain and conversion with a small music copy before adding a full library, network shares or components. Perform writes only after confirming a backup.
Before you start
- Match the Windows x86, x64 or ARM64 build, or the macOS Intel or Apple Silicon image, and use the stable 2.25.10 package for routine work.
- Back up music that will receive tag, cover, filename or folder changes, and reserve a separate directory for conversion output.
- Configure SMB, WebDAV, FTP or UPnP only on a trusted network, using a least-privilege account and keeping credentials out of public playlists.
Installation steps
- 01
Install the matching stable build
Select the correct Windows executable or macOS disk image, launch the player and verify the version before importing a full library.
- 02
Add a small test library
Index a copy directory first, check albums, artists, covers, CUE sheets and playlists, and disable automatic file operations that are not required.
- 03
Configure output and ReplayGain
Choose the intended audio device, scan a small sample and compare track-gain with album-gain behavior without mistaking metadata scanning for an audio-quality upgrade.
Quick start
- 01
Test tags and file operations
Change one track's tags and cover on a copy, read it with another player and check that playlists still resolve after copying, moving or renaming files.
- 02
Create a reversible conversion preset
Write output to a new directory, define encoder, bitrate, DSP and overwrite rules, and retain lossless sources instead of repeatedly transcoding lossy files.
- 03
Enable network features one at a time
Turn on FTP, WebDAV, SMB, UPnP or a component individually, record the account and source, and disable the most recent change first if authentication, crashes or unexpected traffic appear.
Usage tips
- Version 2.25.10 supports Windows x86, x64 and ARM64 and macOS Intel and Apple Silicon; test components on the target architecture before wider use.
- Network indexing and UPnP discovery add a data path but do not automatically publish a local library. Use explicit shares and minimal permissions.
- Converter, tag editing, file operations and third-party components can write data or execute extension code, so keep backups and process small batches.
Troubleshooting and uninstall
Why did a component become incompatible or crash after an update?
Start the player with a clean or safe configuration, temporarily remove third-party components, then check architecture, version and maintenance status before restoring them one at a time.
Why is a network library or UPnP device missing?
Establish a local-file baseline, then inspect the protocol, account permissions, firewall, discovery settings and network isolation. Avoid disabling every firewall rule as a first step.
- Export playlists and configuration notesSave required playlists, conversion presets, component names and share settings, while checking that credentials are absent from the backup.
- Remove the player without deleting musicExit and uninstall foobar2000, keep music files separate from player configuration, and remove caches or components only after confirming that no needed history remains.
Frequently asked questions
Is foobar2000 open source?
No. It is free to use under its own proprietary license. Redistribution of an unmodified installer is conditional, and arbitrary modification or repackaging of the binary is outside that permission.
Do ReplayGain and tag editing change the audio file?
Scanning usually writes metadata, while tag, cover and file operations can change files or paths. Some gain-processing workflows can alter audio data, so test the format, timestamps and metadata on a copy.
Can any foobar2000 component be installed safely?
Components load into the player process and may access files, network resources and configuration. Prefer maintained, compatible modules and use safe mode when a new component causes crashes or unexpected traffic.