What Is Shazam?

Shazam can identify virtually any song within seconds by listening to a snippet of audio. On PC via ForPC, Shazam gains a superpower: it can listen to audio playing through your computer speakers, making it perfect for identifying songs in YouTube videos, games, movies, and streams without needing to hold your phone up.

Originally designed exclusively for Android / iOS, Shazam is now available on Windows through ForPC's universal compatibility layer. No rooting, no complex setup, no compromises.

App Details

App Name Shazam

Category Music

Original Platform Android / iOS

PC Platform Windows 10 / 11

ForPC Cost Free

Shazam on PC: Full Feature List

Everything Shazam does on mobile, available on your Windows desktop.

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Identify songs from any audio source including speakers and streams

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Listen to preview clips directly in the app

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Save a history of every track you have ever Shazamed

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Open matched songs directly in Spotify or Apple Music

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Discover top charts by genre and country

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View synced lyrics for identified songs

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Share discoveries with friends via Windows clipboard

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Concert and events finder for matched artists

How to Run Shazam on PC

Three steps, under five minutes, no technical knowledge required.

01

Download and Install ForPC

Head to SourceForge and download the ForPC installer for Windows. Run the installer and ForPC will be ready on your desktop within a minute. No additional software or dependencies are needed.

02

Open ForPC and Find Shazam

Launch ForPC and use the built-in search or library browser to find Shazam. ForPC automatically selects the right compatibility layer and prepares everything in the background.

03

Install Shazam and Launch

Click Install, then Launch. Shazam opens in its own window on your Windows desktop, complete with full keyboard, mouse, and controller support right out of the box.

⇓ Run Shazam with ForPC

Why Run Shazam on PC?

A bigger screen and a real keyboard change everything.

Identify songs from streaming video, games, or any desktop audio source without lifting your phone.

Your desktop microphone often picks up audio more cleanly than a phone held across the room.

Open matched tracks in your desktop Spotify client in one click.

Build a discovery history tied to your account across all your devices.

System Requirements

ForPC runs on virtually any modern Windows machine.

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Operating System

Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11. Both Home and Pro editions are supported.

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Processor

Any x64 processor released after 2015. Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X are all supported.

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Memory

Minimum 4 GB RAM. 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. ForPC itself uses under 200 MB.

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Internet

Required for initial download and online features within Shazam. Offline mode available for supported content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about running Shazam on PC.

Can Shazam on PC identify songs playing through my speakers?

Yes. ForPC routes your system audio to Shazam's listening engine, so it can identify anything playing on your computer without a separate microphone pickup.

Will my Shazam history sync across devices?

Yes. All identified songs are saved to your Shazam account and accessible from every device you are logged into.

Can I connect Shazam to Spotify on PC?

Absolutely. The Spotify integration works exactly as on mobile, opening matched tracks in your desktop Spotify client.

Does Shazam work in noisy environments on PC?

Shazam's algorithm is designed to handle background noise. For best results on PC, use a quality microphone or let Shazam listen directly to system audio.

Is ForPC safe to download?

Yes. ForPC is a fully open-source project published under the MIT License and hosted on SourceForge. The source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect. It contains no ads, no bundled software, and no telemetry.

Does ForPC cost anything?

ForPC is completely free. There is no premium tier, no subscription, and no in-app purchases. The project is maintained by open-source contributors and hosted freely on SourceForge.

Will Shazam receive updates on PC?

ForPC keeps apps up to date automatically. When Shazam releases a new version, ForPC fetches and applies the update in the background so you always have the latest features.

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