A music player with immersive full-screen lyrics.
Publisher’s description
What is Folia?
Folia by chthollyphile is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (chthollyphile/folia-major) has 8,804 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “专注于绚丽的歌词动画效果的本地音乐/navidrome/第三方多平台在线音乐播放器”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Folia is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Folia 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:
950F04013F0840F41B23507AF97D551CEBA3B11820A2AA3F3A5043F7A055B231· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.7Latest | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id chthollyphile.Folia -eFolia-Setup-0.7.7.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- chthollyphile
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/chthollyphile/folia-major
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.7.7
- Released
- September 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 8,804
- GitHub forks
- 916
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- chthollyphile.Folia
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Folia free?
Yes. Folia is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Folia 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 Folia 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 Folia be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Folia run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Folia without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Folia?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
