Discover Music Like Never Before

Instantly identify any song playing around you. Our powerful music recognition technology makes it easy for everyone to discover and explore music.

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Happy Customers
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Music Findings Every Day
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Why Choose ShazamAPI?

Instant Recognition

Identify songs in seconds with our advanced music recognition technology. Works with any audio source - from live music to videos.

Detailed Information

Get comprehensive song details including lyrics, artist information, album art, and more. Everything you need to know about your favorite music.

Easy to Use

Simple and intuitive interface designed for everyone. No technical knowledge required - just upload or paste a link to start recognizing music.

Protect Your Beats

Music producers can schedule their newly created music beats and track if someone uses their track—helping protect your work and avoid losing money. ShazamAPI empowers you to monitor your music's usage across the web.

How It Works

1

Upload or Link

Upload an audio file or paste a link to a video containing music

2

Process

Our AI analyzes the audio to identify the song

3

Get Results

Receive detailed information about the recognized song

What Our Users Say

"ShazamAPI helped me catch unauthorized use of my beats. It's a must-have for any serious producer!"

Alex M.
Music Producer

"I use ShazamAPI every day to identify tracks at my gigs. Fast, accurate, and super easy!"

DJ Luna
Professional DJ

"As a label manager, ShazamAPI gives me peace of mind knowing our catalog is protected."

Sara T.
Label Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shazam-API.com and how does it work for music producers?

Shazam-API.com is an advanced music recognition platform built specifically for producers, DJs, and musicians. It allows users to upload or analyze audio snippets to detect whether their music is being used elsewhere online without permission. By leveraging powerful music identification algorithms, it provides metadata, match results, and potential copyright infringement insights.

How can Shazam-API.com help me find stolen or unlicensed music use?

If you suspect your track has been used without authorization, Shazam-API.com can scan massive databases and streaming platforms to find matches. It returns detailed results, including the platform where your music was found, timecodes, and even potential user-uploaded content containing your work.

What kind of audio files can I upload to Shazam-API.com for music recognition?

Shazam-API.com supports a wide range of audio formats including MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and OGG. This makes it easy for producers to upload high-quality stems or full mixes for identification.

How accurate is the music recognition on Shazam-API.com?

Our system is powered by advanced fingerprinting technology that can identify songs even from noisy, short, or remixed clips. Accuracy rates are above 95% for standard-length clips and high-quality recordings.

Can I use Shazam-API.com to monitor new music releases that sample my work?

Yes. With our proactive monitoring tools, producers can continuously scan for new uploads that might sample, remix, or repurpose their original compositions.

Is Shazam-API.com affiliated with Shazam by Apple?

No, Shazam-API.com is an independent service not affiliated with Apple or the Shazam mobile app. We offer a more specialized service geared toward producers and copyright tracking.

Can I use Shazam-API.com to detect remixes or edits of my songs?

Yes. Our system is designed to identify not only exact matches but also derivatives like remixes, slowed+reverb versions, or pitched variations—ideal for tracking unauthorized use of your creative work.

How does Shazam-API.com compare to other music recognition services?

Unlike general consumer-oriented apps, Shazam-API.com is tailored for music professionals. It offers deeper analytics, custom search capabilities, and copyright alerts, which most consumer apps don't provide.

Can I integrate Shazam-API.com with my music platform or app?

Yes. We provide robust developer APIs that can be integrated with third-party platforms, websites, or apps to enable music recognition and rights-checking functionality.

What platforms does Shazam-API.com scan for music matches?

We scan a wide array of sources including YouTube, SoundCloud, TikTok, Instagram, and more. Our database is continually updated to reflect new uploads and streaming content.

Is there a free tier for Shazam-API.com?

We offer a free trial so producers can test our system. For continued and professional usage, we offer several affordable subscription plans.

How fast does Shazam-API.com return results after uploading a track?

Most results are returned within seconds to a few minutes depending on the file length and the depth of the search requested.

Can Shazam-API.com detect live performances or recordings of my music?

Yes. Our system can match audio from live performances, provided the quality is sufficient and your original track exists in our indexed fingerprint database.

How often should I check for stolen music using Shazam-API.com?

We recommend weekly scans for active producers, especially after releasing new music. You can also enable auto-scanning features for real-time alerts.

Can I automate content protection using Shazam-API.com?

Yes. Our API and automation tools let you schedule scans, set up notifications, and integrate with your digital rights management (DRM) systems.

What steps should I take if Shazam-API.com finds stolen music?

Once a match is found, we provide links and evidence you can use to issue takedown notices, file DMCA complaints, or initiate copyright claims on platforms like YouTube or Spotify.

Can I use Shazam-API.com on mobile devices?

Yes. Our website is mobile-optimized, and we're currently developing mobile app support for both iOS and Android for on-the-go scanning.

Do I need an account to use Shazam-API.com?

For full functionality, including saving searches and receiving alerts, you will need to create a free or paid account.

Does Shazam-API.com recognize background music in videos?

Yes, even if the music is playing in the background of a vlog, game stream, or TikTok clip, we can often detect it and return match results.

Can I track my music usage across multiple countries with Shazam-API.com?

Absolutely. We track global music usage across multiple territories and international platforms.

What kind of producers use Shazam-API.com?

Shazam-API.com is ideal for independent producers, composers, beatmakers, sync artists, and even label owners. Whether you're distributing through DistroKid, BeatStars, or a major label, our tool helps safeguard your intellectual property globally.

Can Shazam-API.com detect unauthorized samples of my music?

Yes. Our music fingerprinting technology can identify unauthorized use even when it's chopped, reversed, or time-stretched. This is invaluable for hip-hop producers and electronic musicians frequently sampled without credit.

How does Shazam-API.com support DMCA takedowns?

Once a match is found, we generate a detailed report including timestamps, URLs, and match confidence scores. You can use this as supporting evidence for DMCA takedown requests or legal consultations.

Can I protect unreleased tracks using Shazam-API.com?

Absolutely. By uploading and registering an unreleased track, you create a digital fingerprint that can later be used to track leaks or early unauthorized uploads across the internet.

What is the benefit of using Shazam-API.com compared to manual searches on YouTube or SoundCloud?

Manual searches are time-consuming and unreliable. Shazam-API.com automates the process, scans millions of uploads, and finds precise matches even when the original metadata (title, artist) is missing or changed.

Does Shazam-API.com provide a public or searchable music database?

While we do not offer a public music discovery database like traditional Shazam, our private search database is optimized for rights tracking and detection purposes.

Can Shazam-API.com recognize beats used in YouTube type beats or free beat channels?

Yes. Many producers find their beats reused or repackaged in YouTube "type beat" channels. Our engine can identify these matches even if your producer tag is removed or altered.

How do I know if someone has used my music illegally?

If your track appears in our results but you didn't license it or give permission, there's a high probability of unauthorized use. Our system provides URLs and time stamps to confirm and take action.

Can I monitor my entire music catalog with Shazam-API.com?

Yes. Our bulk upload and batch scanning features allow you to register and monitor dozens or even hundreds of tracks at once for continuous rights protection.

How does audio fingerprinting work in Shazam-API.com?

We create a unique acoustic "fingerprint" of your audio file using frequency and amplitude patterns. This allows us to recognize your track even in noisy, compressed, or low-quality environments.

Can Shazam-API.com be used by music lawyers and rights managers?

Yes. Legal professionals and rights managers use our service to document evidence of usage, helping streamline copyright disputes and client protections.

Does Shazam-API.com help with music licensing verification?

Our platform can verify if a track is already in circulation or used online, which is crucial for licensing deals, sync placements, and avoiding double-licensing.

What's the difference between music recognition and content ID?

Content ID (used by YouTube) only works if your music is registered in their system. Shazam-API.com scans broadly across platforms, even where content ID isn't present or isn't accessible to independent artists.

Is Shazam-API.com suitable for detecting copyright infringement in podcasts or livestreams?

Yes. If your music is played in a podcast, Twitch stream, or YouTube Live, our system can often detect and flag it post-broadcast, helping you assert your rights.

How do I get started with Shazam-API.com?

Simply create an account, upload a track, and initiate a scan. You'll receive a detailed report with any matching media across our supported platforms.

Can I receive alerts when my music is found online?

Yes. Our system includes real-time alerting and email notifications when your tracks are detected on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and SoundCloud.

How often is the Shazam-API.com music database updated?

We continuously update our data sources, often hourly, to ensure the most recent uploads and viral tracks are scanned for potential matches.

Can I use Shazam-API.com as a white-label solution for my company?

Yes. We offer enterprise solutions including white-label APIs and branding options for platforms needing in-house music recognition tools.

Does Shazam-API.com detect copyrighted music in video games or background noise?

Our system can identify music playing in the background of gameplay footage or cutscenes, as long as the music is audible enough for fingerprinting.

Can I track who is using my beat without permission?

While we can't always identify the individual user, we provide platform names, URLs, and timestamps so you can follow up with the hosting service or uploader.

Is Shazam-API.com useful for sync licensing agencies?

Yes. Agencies can verify catalog uniqueness and detect prior use, which is essential for ensuring exclusivity and legal safety in sync placements.

How do I know my tracks are secure when uploaded to Shazam-API.com?

We encrypt all uploads and store fingerprints, not full audio files, ensuring that your music remains private and protected.

Can I use Shazam-API.com if my music is only released on Bandcamp or a niche platform?

Yes. Even if your music is on Bandcamp, Audius, or niche regional platforms, our scanning service can detect it through indexed third-party uploads.

Does Shazam-API.com support watermark detection or tag tracking?

We can detect audible tags and even help you determine if your watermark was removed or altered in unauthorized versions of your track.

What happens if I find someone using my music illegally?

You can file a DMCA complaint, contact the uploader directly, or take legal action. We provide the data and evidence you need to build your case.

Is there a limit to how many tracks I can scan with Shazam-API.com?

Depending on your plan, you can scan from 10 tracks to thousands per month. Contact us for custom high-volume or enterprise solutions.

Can I use Shazam-API.com for forensic music analysis?

Yes. Our deep search and fingerprinting can assist in legal disputes or investigations involving music plagiarism or copyright infringement.

Does Shazam-API.com offer analytics on where my music is most used?

We provide insights into geographic and platform-based usage to help you understand where your music is gaining traction or being exploited.

Can I use Shazam-API.com to track music leaks before release?

Yes. By registering your pre-release music, we can alert you to early leaks or uploads that occur before your official drop date.

Why should every music producer use Shazam-API.com?

In today's digital age, protecting your music is as important as creating it. Shazam-API.com empowers producers to track, protect, and monetize their work by staying informed about where and how it's being used.

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