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* [[ReplayGain]] support: Both playback and writing ReplayGain information to file tags.
* [[ReplayGain]] support: Both playback and writing ReplayGain information to file tags.
* [[Gapless]] playback.
* [[Gapless]] playback.
* Advanced [[tagging]] capabilities - through built-in [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] and various optional tagging-related components.
* Advanced [[tagging]] capabilities - through built-in [[foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] and various optional tagging-related components.
* Built-in [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Media Library|Media Library]] functionality.
* Built-in [[foobar2000:Preferences:Media Library|Media Library]] functionality.
** Intuitive [[Foobar2000:Query syntax|query syntax]] for searching the Media Library.
** Intuitive [[foobar2000:Query syntax|query syntax]] for searching the Media Library.
** [[Foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylist]] support: Generate dynamically updating playlists based on queries.
** [[foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylist]] support: Generate dynamically updating playlists based on queries.
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|Customizable keyboard shortcuts]].
* [[foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|Customizable keyboard shortcuts]].
* Support for transcoding all supported audio formats using the [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Converter (foo converter)|Converter component]] (requires external commandline encoder executables for different output formats).
* Support for transcoding all supported audio formats using the [[foobar2000:Components 0.9/Converter (foo converter)|Converter component]] (requires external commandline encoder executables for different output formats).
* [[Secure_ripping|Secure]] [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs|CD ripping]].
* [[Secure_ripping|Secure]] [[foobar2000:Ripping CDs|CD ripping]].
* Streaming support.
* Streaming support.
* Efficient handling of large playlists.
* Efficient handling of large playlists.
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Default_user_interface_%28foo_ui_std%29|User interface]] with simple configuration to create even complex layouts quickly and easily.
* [[foobar2000:Components_0.9/Default_user_interface_%28foo_ui_std%29|User interface]] with simple configuration to create even complex layouts quickly and easily.
* Highly customizable display of track information using [[Foobar2000:Titleformat_Introduction|title formating scripts]].
* Highly customizable display of track information using [[foobar2000:Titleformat_Introduction|title formating scripts]].


== Supported Audio Formats ==
== Supported Audio Formats ==
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In addition, foobar2000 can also play music directly from compressed ZIP and without requiring the user to extract the files prior to playing. More archive formats supported through additional components: [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ JMA], [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ LHA].
In addition, foobar2000 can also play music directly from compressed ZIP and without requiring the user to extract the files prior to playing. More archive formats supported through additional components: [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ JMA], [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ LHA].


Foobar2000 has been written for the Windows platform only. Ports to other platforms are not planned. However, several people have had success [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=6349&hl=wine running foobar2000 on x86 Linux systems] by using [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine].
foobar2000 has been written for the Windows platform only. Ports to other platforms are not planned. However, several people have had success [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=6349&hl=wine running foobar2000 on x86 Linux systems] by using [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine].


Foobar2000 user interface is in English language only. Translations are not supported.
foobar2000 user interface is in English language only. Translations are not supported.


== Using foobar2000 ==
== Using foobar2000 ==
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* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Preferences foobar2000 Preferences (category)]
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Preferences foobar2000 Preferences (category)]
=== Technical Information ===
=== Technical Information ===
* [[Foobar2000:ID3 Tag Mapping|ID3 Tag Mapping]]
* [[foobar2000:ID3 Tag Mapping|ID3 Tag Mapping]]


=== Specific Guides ===
=== Specific Guides ===
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* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick-Reference for fields and functions
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick-Reference for fields and functions
* [[Foobar2000:Query syntax|Query Syntax]] - Details of Syntax for querying metadata.
* [[foobar2000:Query syntax|Query Syntax]] - Details of Syntax for querying metadata.
* [[Foobar2000:File operations|File operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000
* [[foobar2000:File operations|File operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000
* [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]
* [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]


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* [http://foobar2000.xrea.jp/ fb2k Wiki Page] for Japanese users.
* [http://foobar2000.xrea.jp/ fb2k Wiki Page] for Japanese users.
* [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/ Frank Bicking's German-language guide].
* [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/ Frank Bicking's German-language guide].
* [http://www.bobulous.org.uk/misc/Replay-Gain.html Replay Gain] focusing on Foobar2000. (But the other articles on this site contain misleading information)
* [http://www.bobulous.org.uk/misc/Replay-Gain.html Replay Gain] focusing on foobar2000. (But the other articles on this site contain misleading information)
* [http://winamp2foobar.blogspot.com Winamp To Foobar Guide] with information relevant for general users also.
* [http://winamp2foobar.blogspot.com Winamp To Foobar Guide] with information relevant for general users also.


==== Scripting Tutorials ====
==== Scripting Tutorials ====
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/tutorial.php Bachi-Bouzouk's Scripting Tutorial] Color schemes detailed. Main functions explained, basic and complex code for your columns. Several .fcs explained, detailed FAQ.
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/tutorial.php Bachi-Bouzouk's Scripting Tutorial] Color schemes detailed. Main functions explained, basic and complex code for your columns. Several .fcs explained, detailed FAQ.
* [http://tagz.brother-john.net/ Brother John's Foobar2000 Scripting Tutorial]
* [http://tagz.brother-john.net/ Brother John's foobar2000 Scripting Tutorial]


== Important Links ==
== Important Links ==
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=== Appearance ===
=== Appearance ===
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Configuration Distribution Thread] Fast Way To Clone Another's Advanced Configuration.
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Configuration Distribution Thread] Fast Way To Clone Another's Advanced Configuration.
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Columns UI/Appearance|Columns UI appearance customization guides]]
* [[foobar2000:Preferences:Columns UI/Appearance|Columns UI appearance customization guides]]
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Columns UI / Panels UI appearance] forum thread
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Columns UI / Panels UI appearance] forum thread
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31027 Columns UI configurations]
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31027 Columns UI configurations]

Revision as of 00:09, 14 February 2009

the foobar2000 wiki

foobar2000 is an advanced freeware audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.

The latest stable version is: v0.9.6.2

The latest stable version is: v0.9.6.3 beta 1

Features

  • Powerful open component architecture allowing third-party developers to extend functionality of the player, including the ability to fully replace the user interface.
  • Full Unicode support: File names, user interface, tagging, etc.
  • ReplayGain support: Both playback and writing ReplayGain information to file tags.
  • Gapless playback.
  • Advanced tagging capabilities - through built-in Properties dialog and various optional tagging-related components.
  • Built-in Media Library functionality.
    • Intuitive query syntax for searching the Media Library.
    • Autoplaylist support: Generate dynamically updating playlists based on queries.
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts.
  • Support for transcoding all supported audio formats using the Converter component (requires external commandline encoder executables for different output formats).
  • Secure CD ripping.
  • Streaming support.
  • Efficient handling of large playlists.
  • User interface with simple configuration to create even complex layouts quickly and easily.
  • Highly customizable display of track information using title formating scripts.

Supported Audio Formats

Native Support ("out-of-the-box"):

Supported through optional components:

In addition, foobar2000 can also play music directly from compressed ZIP and without requiring the user to extract the files prior to playing. More archive formats supported through additional components: JMA, LHA.

foobar2000 has been written for the Windows platform only. Ports to other platforms are not planned. However, several people have had success running foobar2000 on x86 Linux systems by using Wine.

foobar2000 user interface is in English language only. Translations are not supported.

Using foobar2000

Technical Information

Specific Guides

External Guides

Scripting Tutorials

Important Links

Official Site

Community

Appearance

foobar2000
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Screenshot of foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 using the default user interface
Developer(s) Peter Pawlowski
Release information
Initial release {{{released}}}
Stable release 0.9.6.2
Preview release 0.9.6.3 beta 1
Compatibility
Operating system Windows
Additional information
Use Media Player
License Proprietary, BSD
Website www.foobar2000.org