BPM & Key Detector
Detect audio files BPM and Key in seconds!
Drop your tracks here
Drag & drop file(s), or browse to select
Frequently Asked
How to use it — 3 steps
- Drop your file onto the upload zone, or click “Choose Files” to browse. Supports WAV, MP3, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, and OGG.
- Wait a few seconds. Analysis runs automatically the moment a file is loaded — no button to click. You’ll see the processing steps animate in real time.
- Read your results. BPM and key are displayed, alongside half-time and double-time BPM variants, the relative key.
For batch analysis, drop multiple files at once. Each file is analyzed in parallel and results appear as they complete — no waiting for the full queue to finish.
How does it work?
This tool uses advanced audio signal analysis running entirely inside your browser.
Here’s what happens behind the scenes (in simple terms):
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Your track is decoded locally using the Web Audio engine.
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The audio is converted to mono for accurate rhythmic detection.
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A professional BPM detection algorithm analyzes rhythmic patterns and transient energy.
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A harmonic analysis engine extracts pitch information to determine the musical key.
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The result is mapped to standard notation and Camelot wheel format.
All processing runs in real-time using WebAssembly for speed and precision — similar to desktop-grade audio software, but fully online.
What do the results mean?
BPM — The detected tempo in beats per minute. This is the primary beat pulse of the track.
Half-time BPM — Exactly half the detected BPM. Useful if the track feels like it could be interpreted at a slower, heavier groove. Common in genres like hip-hop, trap, and half-time drum and bass.
Double-time BPM — Exactly double the detected BPM. Relevant if the track’s energy feels faster than the stated tempo suggests — common in techno and hardstyle DJ contexts.
Key — The detected musical key (e.g. A Minor, F♯ Major). Displayed with a confidence percentage.
Relative Key — Every major key has a relative minor that shares the same notes (and vice versa). If a track is detected as C Major, its relative minor is A Minor. Both are shown because ambiguity between relative pairs is common and musically meaningful.
Is my music safe? Will my files be uploaded?
No files are uploaded. Ever.
Your music never leaves your device.
This BPM & key detector runs entirely inside your browser using local processing.
There is:
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No file upload
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No cloud storage
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No background transfer
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No tracking
If you disconnect your internet after -fully- loading the page, the tool will still work.
Your audio stays yours.
What is this tool?
BPM & Key Detector is a free, professional-grade audio analysis tool that instantly detects the BPM (tempo) and musical key of any audio file — directly in your browser, with no uploads, no account, and no limits.
Drop a track, get results in seconds. That’s it.
It’s built for producers, DJs, sound designers, and music educators who need fast, reliable analysis without handing their unreleased music to a third-party server.
What makes this different from other BPM/key tools?
Unlike other platforms:
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Your files are never uploaded
- Analysis using some of the best algorithms, widely used in music technology applications.
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No account is required
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No subscription/ No PayWall
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No ads
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No file size limits imposed by a server
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No waiting for cloud processing
Everything runs 100% locally on your machine.
What formats are supported?
WAV · MP3 · FLAC · AIFF · AAC / M4A · OGG / Opus
The tool uses your browser’s native audio decoder, which means format support mirrors what your browser supports natively — broadly excellent across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
What are the limitations? (Honest answer)
Since everything runs locally in your browser:
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Very long files may briefly cause your browser tab to slow down during analysis.
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This is completely normal and depends on your computer’s CPU performance.
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Once analysis finishes, performance returns to normal.
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Older devices may take slightly longer to process large WAV or FLAC files.
There are no artificial restrictions — just normal hardware limitations.
For best performance, short edits or full tracks under 5-10 minutes will analyze quickly (within a few seconds) on most modern systems.