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Download riff 3.6.2 for Windows

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Publisher’s description

What is riff?

riff is open-source Windows software in the music players category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.

Installation and requirements

The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
  • Portable: runs without installation
  • Also runs on Linux

Cons

  • No native ARM64 build

In short: riff is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs.

Key features

  • Modern GTK4 and libadwaita interface with light/dark themes and a responsive layout
  • Play, pause, skip, seek, shuffle, and repeat with gapless playback
  • Like tracks and follow artists, albums, and playlists
  • Browse your saved albums, playlists, liked tracks, and followed artists
  • Search for albums, artists, tracks, and playlists
  • Share and open Spotify links with your friends using automatic link detection
  • Fine-tune your sound with a built-in DSP engine featuring a 10-band equalizer, stereo pan, and pitch shift
  • Advanced desktop integration: media keys (MPRIS), inhibits session suspend while playing, and secure credential storage

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Is riff 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: 04437749A12FA1B4E1F79CDD7594F59E554AF52CD79C35316630F633533855B0 · 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 ›
VersionDateSizeFiles
3.6.2Latest — 64-bit Portable

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
scoopscoop install extras/riff

Program files (.exe): riff.exe

Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps

Also for other systems

macOS (Homebrew)brew install riff
Linux (Flathub)flatpak install flathub dev.diegovsky.Riff

Information

Category
Music players
Licence
MIT
Price
Free
Content rating
All ages
Requires
Windows 11 / 10
Architecture
64-bit
Installer
Portable
Other platforms
Linux
Version
3.6.2
Versions listed
1
Website
github.com
Scoop package
extras/riff

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Frequently asked questions

Is riff free?

Yes. riff is open-source software under the MIT licence.

Is riff 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.

Does riff 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 riff without administrator rights?

Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.

What are alternatives to riff?

Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.

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