Looking for C-pop, Mandopop or K-pop with synced lyrics on your PC? QQ Music is Tencent's music streaming service, one of the biggest in China, and its Windows client streams its huge catalog, shows lyrics in time with the song and plays your own music files.
How do you find and play music?
Search for songs and artists across a catalog strong in Chinese and other Asian music. Sign in with a QQ or WeChat account to save playlists and sync them with the phone app. The client also provides playlists in different styles, giving you another way to browse and choose what to hear.
Playback controls sit at the bottom of the main interface. Use them to manage the current track while keeping the rest of the music screen available. Synced lyrics can appear with the song, so the words follow along during listening.
Can QQ Music manage songs stored on the PC?
QQ Music includes local music management as well as streaming. This lets you work with music stored on the computer from the same desktop player used to search and play catalog tracks.
What can you change in the player?
The interface supports themes, including a dark mode, and some themes can place an artist photo alongside the screen. A built-in equalizer provides audio adjustments for playback.
- Upgrade to the paid VIP (Green Diamond) membership for high-quality and exclusive tracks.
- Use the equalizer to adjust audio.
- Follow lyrics synchronized with the playing track.
Pros
- Synced lyrics display during playback
- Built-in equalizer adjusts audio
- Themes include a dark mode
- Manages local music alongside streaming
Cons
- Interface is in Chinese only
- Many tracks are region-locked outside mainland China
- Best features need a paid VIP membership
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Does QQ Music work outside China?
The app runs anywhere, but many tracks are licensed for mainland China only and may not play abroad.
Is QQ Music available in English?
No. The Windows client is in Chinese.
Does QQ Music show lyrics while a song plays?
Yes. Lyrics scroll in sync with the music.
Do I need an account?
Browsing works without one, but playlists, favorites and VIP features need a QQ or WeChat login.