# AIMP for Windows PC - **Name:** AIMP for Windows PC - **Version:** 5.40.2727 - **Developer:** AIMP DevTeam - **License:** Freeware - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 - **File type:** EXE Installer - **Size:** 21.0 MB - **Category:** DAW & Audio Production - **Updated:** 2026-10-26 - **SHA-256:** cc6babde28777edcdf608d09d5abadb188c13a5fcbfe63740b53e76ea026c4cd - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/aimp-audio-player-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/aimp-audio-player-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://aimp.ru/files/desktop/builds/aimp_5.40.2727_w64.exe > AIMP 5.40.2727 is a free, lightweight Windows audio player with an 18-band equalizer, huge format support from MP3 to FLAC and tracker modules, plus a built-in converter, tag editor and internet radio… AIMP (Artem Izmaylov Media Player), from the AIMP DevTeam, is a freeware audio player for Windows that has quietly outlived most of its rivals by doing the local-music job thoroughly. It plays a long list of formats — MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, APE, WavPack, WAV, WMA and tracker formats such as MOD, XM, IT and S3M among them — with 32-bit audio processing, an 18-band equalizer and built-in effects including reverb, chorus, flanger, pitch, tempo and echo. Around the player sit the tools other players make you install separately: an audio library for organising a collection, an audio converter and CD grabber, a tag editor, a sound recorder and internet-radio playback and capture. Multiple playlists can be open at once, with bookmarks and a playback queue, the interface is skinnable, global hotkeys control playback from any app, and plug-ins — including compatible Winamp plug-ins — extend it further. This download is the current stable release, AIMP 5.40.2727 (8 September 2026), in its 64-bit build taken only from aimp.ru, the official site; its SHA-256 matches the hash AIMP itself publishes for this build. A 6.00 beta series exists, but the stable 5.40 line is the right download for everyday use. ## Playback first: formats and sound AIMP is the strongest argument on Windows that a local music player can still be a complete product. Playback is the core and it is excellent: a long list of formats — **MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, APE, WavPack, WAV, WMA and tracker formats such as MOD, XM, IT and S3M** — handled with **32-bit audio processing**, output through **DirectSound, ASIO or WASAPI**, an **18-band equalizer** and built-in effects including **reverb, chorus, flanger, pitch, tempo and echo**. Normalisation evens out volume between tracks, and a fading transition makes a playlist feel continuous rather than stitched. This download is the current stable release, **AIMP 5.40.2727 (8 September 2026)**, in its 64-bit build taken only from **aimp.ru**, the official site — its SHA-256 matches the hash AIMP itself publishes for this build. ## The toolkit around the player Around the player sit the tools other players make you install separately. An **audio library** organises a collection; the **tag editor** fixes metadata properly; an **audio converter and CD grabber** handle format changes and ripping discs; a **sound recorder** and **internet-radio playback and capture** round out a genuine toolkit. **Multiple playlists can be open at once**, with bookmarks and a playback queue, the interface is **skinnable**, global hotkeys control playback from any app so the player never has to come to the front, and plug-ins — **including compatible Winamp plug-ins** — extend it further. AIMP has quietly outlived most of its rivals by doing this local-music job so thoroughly, and it does all of it in a roughly **21 MB installer that starts instantly, for free**. ## A local player in a streaming era The compromises are about era and focus, not quality. AIMP is resolutely a local-file and radio player: there is **no Spotify or Apple Music integration and no cloud library**, so listeners who live entirely in streaming services will find nothing to stream here. It is a music player — video files such as MP4 and MKV belong in a media player such as VLC, not here. The **skinnable, option-dense interface** delights tinkerers but can overwhelm a first-time user who just wants to press play. Development now splits attention with a **6.00 beta series**, so stable releases like 2727 arrive as careful fixes — this one updates the WebLyrics providers and fixes VST sample-rate handling — rather than reinventions; the stable 5.40 line remains the right download for everyday use. It needs only 2 GB of RAM and 50 MB of space, and modern releases expect **SSE2-capable hardware**, so very old CPUs without SSE2 are out. ## Installation 1. **Download the official installer** — Download aimp_5.40.2727_w64.exe from aimp.ru, the official AIMP site, using the button above and save it to your Downloads folder. 2. **Run the installer** — Double-click the downloaded EXE, approve the Windows prompt, choose your language and follow the wizard — or pick the portable option if you prefer not to install. 3. **Add your music** — Launch AIMP, drag folders into a playlist or point the audio library at your collection, and set the equalizer and output device (DirectSound, ASIO or WASAPI) under Preferences. ## Editorial verdict AIMP 5.40.2727 is the strongest argument on Windows that a local music player can still be a complete product rather than a nostalgia piece. Playback is the core and it is excellent: dozens of formats from FLAC and APE down to tracker modules, 32-bit processing, output through DirectSound, ASIO or WASAPI, an 18-band equalizer with real effects, normalisation and a fading transition that makes a playlist feel continuous rather than stitched. Then it keeps going — a proper tag editor, an audio converter and CD grabber, a recorder, internet radio with capture, multiple simultaneous playlists with bookmarks and queues, and a skin and plug-in ecosystem (including Winamp plug-ins) that lets you bend it into whatever shape you want. It does all of this in a roughly 21 MB installer that starts instantly, for free. The compromises are about era and focus, not quality. AIMP is resolutely a local-file and radio player: there is no Spotify or Apple Music integration and no cloud library, so listeners who live entirely in streaming services will find nothing to stream here. The skinnable, option-dense interface delights tinkerers but can overwhelm a first-time user who just wants to press play, and development now splits attention with a 6.00 beta series, so stable releases like 2727 arrive as careful fixes — this one updates the WebLyrics providers and fixes VST sample-rate handling — rather than reinventions. For anyone whose music is files on a disk, AIMP remains the player to beat. ### Strengths - Format support is exceptionally wide, covering MP3, AAC, FLAC, APE, WavPack, OGG and WMA through to tracker modules like MOD, XM, IT and S3M. - The 18-band equalizer, built-in effects and DirectSound, ASIO and WASAPI output give genuinely good control over how a collection sounds. - Tools that are separate downloads elsewhere are built in: an audio converter and CD grabber, a tag editor, a sound recorder and internet-radio capture. - It is completely free, tiny (about 21 MB for the 64-bit installer) and fast, and the official aimp.ru hashes let you verify the exact file you downloaded. - Multiple playlists, bookmarks, playback queues, global hotkeys, skins and Winamp-compatible plug-ins make it easy to shape around your habits. ### Trade-offs - There is no integration with streaming services such as Spotify or Apple Music, so it only serves local files and internet radio. - The dense, skinnable interface and deep preferences can overwhelm new users who simply want a minimal press-play experience. - Stable 5.40 releases now bring careful fixes rather than new features, because development attention is shared with the separate 6.00 beta series. ## FAQ **Is an AIMP player safe?** Yes, when you use the official build. AIMP 5.40.2727 is freeware from the AIMP DevTeam, and this page's installer is the official release rather than a mirror or repack. Avoid modified copies from third-party download portals. **What is the best free audio player for PC?** AIMP is one of the strongest free choices for playing a local music library. It covers MP3, AAC, FLAC, APE, WavPack, WAV, WMA and tracker formats, and adds an 18-band equalizer, audio converter, tag editor and recorder without a paid tier. **Is AIMP a good music player?** Yes. AIMP concentrates on local playback and does it thoroughly: broad format support, playlists, sound effects, an equalizer, a converter and a tag editor are all built in. Its interface is more old-school than a streaming app, but it is fast and complete for files you own. **What is AIMP used for?** AIMP is used to play and organise audio stored on your PC. As well as everyday formats such as MP3, FLAC and AAC, it plays tracker modules, converts audio between formats, edits tags, records sound and applies effects through its equalizer and DSP tools. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/aimp-audio-player-pc/ · Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. FileCobra runs no antivirus lab of its own.