Decode with ffmpeg, use SoundTouch's BPM library for detecting BPMs and write detected BPMs to metadata of the decoded files. Adjust the BPM as needed with a built-in player. Supports detection with any audio format that ffmpeg can read.
Publisher’s description
What is BPMDetect?
BPMDetect by Tatsh is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.11, released on August 27, 2026. The version history goes back to September 19, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Tatsh/bpmdetect) has 17 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Automatic BPM (beats per minute) detection utility.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: BPMDetect is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BPMDetect safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7133EC17855512B5B268150BF072CE70BD65B18957CCFD1252920DC7607075E1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.11Latest | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.9 | September 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Tatsh.BPMDetect -ebpmdetect-0.8.11-win64-Release.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub sh.tat.bpmdetectInformation
- Publisher
- Tatsh
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Tatsh/bpmdetect
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.8.11
- Released
- August 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 17
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Tatsh.BPMDetect
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BPMDetect free?
Yes. BPMDetect is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is BPMDetect safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BPMDetect with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BPMDetect be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BPMDetect run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BPMDetect?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 19, 2025.
What are alternatives to BPMDetect?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
