Airfoil for Windows

Quick summary

Airfoil makes it simple to stream any sound from your computer across a WiFi network. It can forward audio from any player on your machine to other Macs or PCs, as well as to Apple TV and AirPort Express devices. The interface is straightforward, and setup is fast, so you can enjoy your library in another room without fuss.

How it works

• A compact, user-friendly interface lists available receivers on your network so you can choose where audio should play.
• Select the targets you want, then control their playback level and equalization directly from the source computer.
• The app captures audio from any program on your system, so you don’t need special playback software to send sound.

Included receivers and extras

Airfoil’s installer also supplies receiver components that expand playback options:

• Airfoil Speakers transforms a Mac or PC into a network audio endpoint, allowing it to accept streams from another computer running Airfoil.
• A video player component is included for local playback and for handling specific media types and errors more informatively.

Reliability and support

• The developer team is known for responsive customer support and timely help with questions.
• Network performance depends on your WiFi quality — unreliable wireless will cause dropouts or lag, so ensure a strong connection for best results.

Recent fixes and improvements

• The update improves the updater itself: automatic downloads and install-on-quit are now supported (updated Sparkle framework).
• Airfoil Speakers gained full compatibility with iOS 6 audio streams and now preserves metadata.
• Audio capture was enabled for WebKit-based apps on macOS 10.8.
• Instant On was upgraded to version 6.0.2, resolving a collection of minor issues.
• A crash affecting the video player on macOS 10.8.2 has been corrected.
• The previous welcome windows for Airfoil, Airfoil Speakers, and the video player were removed and replaced by manual pages.
• A cosmetic bug that showed a discolored stripe along the bottom of the main window has been addressed.
• The video player now gives a clearer error message when a DVD drive is not present.
• Various additional small bug fixes and stability tweaks were applied.

Thanks for taking the time to read the release notes — enjoy the improved streaming experience.