AIMP 5.40.2675 — macOS

AIMP supports over 20 interface languages, including English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. Here is how to get it running on an Apple Silicon Mac and adjust the interface size so it looks right.

Install and configure AIMP for Mac OS

1. Open the downloaded disk image (.dmg).
2. Drag the AIMP app into the Applications folder alias inside the disk image.
3. After the copy finishes, launch AIMP from Launchpad.
4. If the app does not start or shows an error, run the Fix file found in the disk image.
5. To enlarge the interface, right-click the AIMP app in Applications and choose Show Package Contents.
6. Open the Contents folder, then start KegworksConfig.
7. In Tools, open Config Utility (winecfg).
8. Go to the Graphics tab and set the screen resolution to a value between 122 and 144.
9. Apply the change and start AIMP again. The interface should now be readable on high-resolution displays.

The player supports Monkey's Audio, the waveform calculation runs faster in this build, and a libVorbis conflict with third-party plugins has been fixed. Localizations were also updated for the current version.

No extra software needed to run on macOS

People often ask whether AIMP needs any extra software to run on macOS. It does not. The Wineskin wrapper handles the translation layer, and the app itself contains everything needed. No additional codecs, no separate Wine install, no third-party audio libraries to hunt down.

Another frequent question is whether existing Windows playlists carry over. They do. AIMP reads M3U, PLS, and XSPF playlist formats the same way on macOS as on Windows. Just copy your playlist files to the Mac and open them from within the player. Tag edits you made on Windows also transfer without issue, since the tag editor works on the files themselves, not on a platform-specific database.

Some users wonder if the macOS build is a separate product with its own update cycle. It is not. The version number matches the Windows release, and the same core features are present. The Wineskin layer does not remove functionality; it just lets the Windows binary run under macOS. This means you get the same playlist manager, the same skin engine, the same music library grouping tools.

Built for organizing your own large music collection

If you manage a large local music collection and prefer to organize it yourself rather than rely on a streaming service, AIMP fits well. The tag editor, playlist manager, and music library grouping tree are built for people who keep their own files and want control over metadata.

Users who work with lossless formats will appreciate the Monkey's Audio codec support. The updated codec in this build handles APE files cleanly. People who listen to a lot of live recordings, bootlegs, or archival material often run into APE files, and AIMP handles them without conversion.

Anyone who switches between macOS and Windows will find the experience consistent. The interface layout, keyboard shortcuts, and file management are nearly identical across platforms. If you already know AIMP on Windows, you can use it on your Mac without relearning anything.

Fix the tiny interface on high-resolution displays

The most common issue is the interface appearing too small on high-resolution displays. The article already covers the fix through winecfg, but one extra detail: the screen resolution setting you choose depends on your eyes and your display size. Try 122 first. If the interface still looks cramped, bump it up to 132. Beyond 144, some dialogs may overflow, so stay inside the recommended range.

Another snag happens when the app launches but does not play audio. This is usually a sound device routing problem. Open AIMP's settings, go to the playback section, and check which audio output device is selected. If it shows something generic like "Default Device" and nothing plays, switch it to the specific output your Mac uses, such as "Built-in Audio" or your USB DAC name if you use one.

Sometimes the playlist manager marks content as modified after you change the playing track. This was a known issue in earlier builds and is fixed in version 5.40.2675. If you see this behavior, make sure you are running the current build. The fix ensures that switching tracks does not trigger an unnecessary "save changes?" prompt.

A third snag is the tag editor throwing a parser error on certain MP4 files. This happened when a file had an unnamed field in its metadata. The current build resolves that. If you still see the error, run the file through the tag editor once and save it again. That rewrites the metadata cleanly and clears the problem for good.

Runs alongside iTunes or Music app without conflict

AIMP works alongside the usual macOS audio ecosystem without conflict. You can have iTunes or Music Library running at the same time, though only one app usually claims the audio output. Set AIMP to use a different output device if you want both active, or just quit the other player.

The player respects macOS file associations. If you set AIMP as the default for audio files, double-clicking a .flac or .mp3 in Finder opens it in AIMP. You can adjust associations in Finder's preferences or right-click any audio file, choose Open With, and select AIMP.

Drag and drop works. Pull folders or individual files from Finder directly into the AIMP playlist window. The music library also indexes folders you specify, so you do not need to import files manually each time.

For users who sync music to portable devices, AIMP's playlist export works with the Mac's file system. Export an M3U playlist to a folder, copy it to your phone or DAP, and the relative paths stay intact as long as the folder structure matches.

The Wineskin wrapper does not interfere with macOS system features like Time Machine backups or the dock. AIMP behaves like any other app as far as the OS is concerned.

• Localizations were updated.
• The Monkey's Audio codec was updated to version 11.08.
• Waveform calculation speed was improved.
• A libVorbis conflict with third-party plugins was fixed.
• A sampling-frequency buffering issue was fixed.

• macOS 11 or later
• Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)