Where Does Swinsian Store Its Library?
Swinsian keeps its library database in Application Support, with music files staying wherever you filed them.
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Swinsian tracks your collection in a library database under Application Support. Playlists, ratings, and play counts live there while audio files stay in their own folders. Artwork caches beside the database.
Exact database filenames have changed across Swinsian releases, so confirm before scripting backups. Moving the music folder breaks links until the library relocates them. Export playlists separately for cross player moves.
Where Swinsian stores this, by platform
~/Library/Application Support/Swinsian
Library database plus artwork cache live here. Music files stay at their own paths. Back up with Swinsian closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Swinsian to a new Mac?
Copy the Application Support folder with the app closed, then point the library at the music folder in its new place. Keep filenames stable to preserve playlists. Re link strays from preferences.
Does Swinsian copy my music files?
No. It references files in place and stores metadata in its database. Consolidation happens only through explicit organize commands. The library stays small next to the audio.
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