A media library with iOS, Android and PC support.
Songbird is an mp3 player (with support for other formats) which uses code from several different popular open source projects like Firefox and VLC Media Player. From the outsider, it looks much like an iTunes alternative while in reality it offers much more.
One of the unique things about Songbird is the fact that it is an open source project. This means anybody can develop on top of it.
The application is a complete music management solution which includes and integrated web browser which is useful when looking up information about the music you have in your library. Songbird has wide support for different plug-ins and since its open source, a growing list of in-built features.
From within the media library, you can easily access links to music-related information. It also includes access to Shoutcast radio broadcasts, the ability to add RSS/Podcast feeds, access to news radio and different online databases containing relevant metadata.
The layout of Songbird looks similar to iTunes and for anybody that's used iTunes, isn't too hard to get the feel of. The long list of features are accessible from the main title bar menu.
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Features of Songbird
- Integrates with Facebook and iTunes.
- Audio effects: Enhances sound quality.
- Cloud integration: Sync music across multiple devices.
- Convenience: Automatically updates music library.
- Customizable: Personalized skins, themes and extensions.
- File converter: Converts audio and video files.
- Lyrics: View lyrics to current song.
- Media playback: Plays audio and video files.
- Music library: Manages music collections.
- Music player: Streams and organizes audio files.
- Playlists: Create and save playlists.
- Podcasts: Access to podcasts.
- Radio: Access to thousands of radio stations.
- Social sharing: Share music with friends.
- Visualizations: Displays real-time audio visualizations.
Compatibility and License
Songbird is free software made available under the Mozilla Public Licence for the Windows operating system from MP3 player software. With this type of license, users are permitted to freely download, modify and distribute it without any real restrictions.
What version of Windows can Songbird run on?
Songbird can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
Other operating systems: The latest Songbird version from 2024 is also available for Android and Mac. These are often available from the app store.
Filed under:
- Songbird Download
- Free MP3 Player Software
- Open source and GPL software
- Portable Software
- Audio And Video Playing Software
