Bandcamp

They’re MP3-128s. However, if you’re in the app and on wifi, items you’ve purchased stream as MP3-V0s (~250kbit/s on average).

What format/quality are the streams on Bandcamp?

We don't have a recommended LUFS level for your uploads. Our encoding process will leave the audio unchanged, so that loudness level is up...

Is there a required LUFS setting for my audio files?

To support a wide range of computer speakers and headphones, the default playback volume on Bandcamp is lowered. Rest assured that your au...

Why does my music sound quieter on Bandcamp?

We don’t offer a shortcut for artists to download their own music, but you can temporarily make your album private, set the price to “0”, ...

I lost my original audio files! Can I download them from my Bandcamp account?

Other than encoding your audio into the various streaming and download formats we offer, we don’t do anything to your upload -- no EQ, boo...

I hear a warbling sound when I stream. Is it your fault?

No, we never have and never will. Here’s why.
OK, but why would anyone ever buy something they can hear in full for free?
By default, fans...

Does Bandcamp support 30-second snippets?

One of my fans showed me a totally easy way that someone could STEAL my music off of Bandcamp using RealPlayer 14.1 beta 3, or RipTheWeb.c...

I heard you can steal music on Bandcamp. What are you doing about this?

Yes. As you add information to your site, we automatically attach that data to the underlying tracks, so that if a fan downloads and impor...

Does Bandcamp add metadata to the downloadable tracks?

When streaming from the Bandcamp app, we pre-cache subsequent tracks to make the transitions as seamless as possible. For downloaded music...

Does Bandcamp support gapless albums?

Once a fan makes a purchase, they get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app for Android, iOS, and Sonos, an optional download in a...

What are streaming limits on Bandcamp?

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