Detect the beats per minute of any song instantly. Upload an audio file for automatic BPM detection or tap along to the beat manually. Supports MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, and M4A. 100% free, private, and browser-based.
Supports MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A
Automatic BPM detection from any audio file using Web Audio API
Manual Tap BPM mode for real-time beat counting
Tempo classification display (Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Vivace, Presto)
Confidence level indicator showing detection accuracy
Supports MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, and M4A audio formats
100% client-side processing with Web Audio API -- no file uploads
Low-pass filter algorithm focuses on bass and kick drum beats
Drag and drop file upload for quick analysis
Instant results with no waiting or processing queue
Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers
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The fastest, most private way to find the tempo of any song. Your files never leave your device.
Analyze audio in seconds using the Web Audio API. No waiting for server processing or file uploads.
Audio files never leave your device. All BPM detection happens locally in your browser using the Web Audio API.
Use automatic detection for uploaded files or manual tap mode when listening to music from any source.
Instantly see the musical tempo marking (Andante, Moderato, Allegro, etc.) alongside the numeric BPM.
See how confident the algorithm is in its detection based on the consistency of detected beat intervals.
Fully functional on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. No app installation or signup required.
Understanding musical tempo markings and their BPM ranges
| Tempo Marking | BPM Range | Character | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largo | 40 - 60 | Very slow and broad | Funeral marches, slow movements of classical works |
| Adagio | 60 - 76 | Slow and expressive | Ballads, slow jazz, ambient music |
| Andante | 76 - 108 | Walking pace | R&B, reggae, some pop songs |
| Moderato | 108 - 120 | Moderate speed | Pop, soft rock, country, K-pop |
| Allegro | 120 - 156 | Fast and lively | Dance pop, house, techno, rock |
| Vivace | 156 - 176 | Very fast and lively | Drum and bass, hardstyle, fast punk rock |
| Presto | 176 - 200 | Extremely fast | Speed metal, breakcore, some classical finales |
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BPM stands for Beats Per Minute and is the standard measurement of tempo in music. It tells you how many beats occur in one minute of a song. A higher BPM means faster music, while a lower BPM means slower music. Most popular music falls between 60 and 180 BPM, with dance music typically in the 120-150 range and ballads around 60-80 BPM.
Our BPM finder uses the Web Audio API to decode your audio file into raw waveform data. A low-pass filter isolates the bass frequencies where kick drums and bass beats reside. The algorithm then calculates energy levels in small time windows, identifies peaks that correspond to beats, and computes the tempo from the intervals between those peaks.
Different music genres tend to cluster around specific BPM ranges. Hip-hop typically sits at 80-115 BPM, pop music at 100-130 BPM, house and techno at 120-135 BPM, drum and bass at 160-180 BPM, and dubstep at 130-150 BPM. Knowing these ranges helps DJs select compatible tracks for mixing and producers target the right feel for their genre.
Unlike cloud-based BPM detectors that upload your files to remote servers, our tool processes everything locally in your browser using the Web Audio API. Your audio files never leave your device, making it safe for analyzing unreleased tracks, private recordings, and copyrighted material without any privacy concerns.