Overview
Shazam is an AI-powered music recognition app that instantly identifies songs playing around you—on the radio, in a café, on TV, or from your own device. With a single tap, Shazam listens to a short audio sample, matches it against a massive global database, and returns accurate results in seconds, including track title, artist, album, and artwork. Beyond simple recognition, Shazam helps you explore music deeply: follow along with real-time lyrics, watch music videos, discover remixes, and jump directly to your favorite streaming platforms to listen to full tracks. Personalized recommendations, charts, and trending tracks keep you up to date with what’s hot worldwide and in your local scene. Your Shazam history is automatically saved and synced across devices, so you never lose a song you’ve discovered. Designed for speed, reliability, and ease of use, Shazam works seamlessly on mobile, desktop, and wearable devices. Whether you are a casual listener, a music lover, or a creator looking for inspiration, Shazam turns every moment you hear a great song into an opportunity to identify it, save it, and share it—all for free.
Pricing
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Use Cases
- Identify background songs in cafés, malls, gyms, or on the radio when you hear something you like but don’t know the name.
- Quickly capture and save music from TV shows, movies, live streams, or short videos so you can listen later on your preferred streaming service.
- Use Shazam as a discovery tool to explore similar tracks, new releases, and trending songs based on what you frequently identify.
- Support music practice by pulling up lyrics and official versions of songs you hear so you can sing along or learn the track.
- Keep a personal log of all the songs you encounter while traveling, clubbing, or attending events, turning moments into a curated music diary.
Features
Instant AI music recognition
Global song and artist database
Real-time synced lyrics display
One-tap streaming app integration
Personalized music recommendations
Charts and trending track discovery
Cross-device history sync and backup
Offline tagging with later matching
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FAQ
How does Shazam recognize music so quickly?
Shazam captures a short audio sample, converts it into a unique acoustic fingerprint, and compares it against a massive cloud-based database. Using advanced AI and audio matching algorithms, it can usually identify a track within seconds, even in noisy environments.
Is Shazam free to use?
Yes, Shazam is free to download and use. You can identify songs, view lyrics, browse charts, and connect to streaming services at no cost. Some partner platforms or services you connect to may have their own subscription fees.
Can Shazam recognize songs without an internet connection?
If you are offline, Shazam can still capture and save an audio fingerprint. Once your device is back online, it automatically sends the fingerprint to the server and tries to match the song, updating your history with the result.
Does Shazam work with my music streaming apps?
Shazam integrates with major streaming platforms, allowing you to open identified tracks directly in apps like Apple Music, Spotify, and others where available. You can add songs to playlists or listen to full versions with the services you already use.
What data does Shazam collect and is my privacy protected?
Shazam collects limited information such as audio fingerprints, device details, and usage data to provide accurate recognition and improve the service. The app does not store raw audio and follows strict privacy policies; you can review and manage permissions in your device settings.