Desktop MP3

Desktop MP3 music player with a retro vibe.

Desktop MP3 — your tunes, your way.

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Play your own music. Your way

Offline & Private

Play your local MP3s offline. No streaming necessary. No account setup needed. No personal info required.

Desktop app

Built for the desktop. Features you expect from a retro player such as repeat, playlist, and ID3 tag editing.

Compact Playlist

Select a folder with the option to include recursive subfolders. See your songs in a compact, un-cluttered list.

Simple. Local. Your Music.

Install the app, select your MP3 folder, hit play. No account setup, no cloud streaming. Just your music on your machine.

Step 1

Download

Install Desktop MP3 on your desktop.

Step 2

Add your music

Point to your MP3 music folder.

Step 3

Hit play, next, previous

Navigate your tracks without the clutter.

Priced right. On key

macOS

Limited features, but battle-tested and stable.

$9.99
  • Intuitive playback controls
  • Easy-to-use playlist
  • Now Playing OS integration
  • Automatic updates
  • System media keys
  • Resizeable playlist window
  • File Info (ID3 Tag Editor)
  • Equalizer
  • Visualization effects
Get Desktop MP3 for macOS

Mac App Store

Windows

Electron cross-platform app. Still in early access.

Free*
  • Intuitive playback controls
  • Easy-to-use playlist
  • Now Playing OS integration
  • Automatic updates
  • System media keys
  • Resizeable playlist window
  • File Info (ID3 Tag Editor)
  • Equalizer
  • Visualization effects
Get Desktop MP3 for Windows

* Free during early access period

Linux

Electron cross-platform app. Still in early access.

Free*
  • Intuitive playback controls
  • Easy-to-use playlist
  • Now Playing OS integration
  • Automatic updates
  • System media keys
  • Resizeable playlist window
  • File Info (ID3 Tag Editor)
  • Equalizer
  • Visualization effects
Get Desktop MP3 for Linux

* Free during early access period

Frequently asked. Worth a listen

How does Desktop MP3 handle privacy?

Desktop MP3 is designed to be a privacy-first music player. It collects basic analytics usage data such as features used, launch times, playlist length, and other basic metrics such as operating system and version to help us improve the app and understand how it is being used.

Does Desktop MP3 play cloud-based music or other audio formats such as OGG?

Desktop MP3 does not play online or cloud-based music. It plays offline MP3 files that are saved to your desktop. Support for other audio file formats is yet to be determined.

How much does Desktop MP3 cost?

The macOS version is battle-tested and is available for a modest price through the Mac App Store. The cross-platform Electron version has more features, but is still in early access and is currently available for free.

What is unique about Desktop MP3's user interface?

The app is based on a free-form user interface design. Fans of early desktop MP3 music players such as Winamp and Sonique will feel at home with Desktop MP3's user interface.

Are there any more screenshots of Desktop MP3?

Screenshots of the cross-platform version can be found on the Cross-Platform Screenshots page. Screenshots of the macOS native version can be found at the Mac App Store.

What technology stack was used to build Desktop MP3?

The macOS version was built using native Cocoa/AppKit, Storyboards and Objective-C. The cross-platform version was built using Electron. Head over to the Technical Backstory page to learn more.

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