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DetailGrain logo Grainmp3.now logo mp3.now
What it doesEndless ambient focus music generated live that never loops Free audio conversion and editing with no signup required
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 30 minutes daily play, 25-minute timer, all six themes. Grain Unlock: $19 once (plus tax where applicable) for unlimited play, longer timers (45, 60, 90 minutes), sleep timer, lock-screen playback, offline install, and all future themes. Guest (free): 10 conversions/day, 10 MB limit. Free Account (free): 20 conversions/day, 50 MB limit. Premium: €9.99/month (€95.99/year) with unlimited conversions, 200 MB limit. Premium Plus: €29.99/month (€287.99/year) with 1 GB limit and advanced features.
Key features
  • Live-generated music that never loops
  • Mood changes throughout the day
  • Free 25-minute focus timer
  • Background playback on iPhone lock screen
  • Longer focus timers up to 90 minutes with unlock
  • Sleep timer
  • Offline install capability
  • Works on any modern web browser
  • No account or tracking required
  • Convert between 50+ audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG
  • Compress MP3 files with bitrate control (128, 192, 256, 320 kbps)
  • Trim and cut audio clips by start and end time
  • Merge multiple MP3 files into one
  • Normalize audio volume levels
  • Change audio speed or bitrate
  • Extract audio from video files (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM)
  • REST API for programmatic conversion with JSON requests
  • Automatic file deletion after 24 hours for guests, 7 days for free accounts
  • Batch convert up to 10 files at once on free account
What makes it different
  • Never loops because music is generated live, not played from a recording
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Mood adapts to the time of day automatically
  • No tracking or account needed to use
  • Future themes included with unlock purchase
  • No signup required to start converting
  • Privacy-first approach with no tracking or sharing of uploaded files
  • Core tools remain free forever
  • Fast conversions optimized to take seconds not minutes
  • Simple interface with no dark patterns or forced signups
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Trust Flow (Majestic)017
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