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Does imeem sell music?
imeem is a social music site where you can stream, purchase and share songs from your favorite artists. You can purchase songs directly from imeem and download them as DRM-free MP3s that you can enjoy on your computer, your iPod® or any MP3 device.
Where on my computer are my imeem downloads stored?
Depending on the browser you’re using, songs purchased directly from imeem may be stored in different locations:
- Firefox: On PC—Download folder. On Mac—default setting is desktop
- Internet Explorer: Desktop
- Safari: Download Folder in Home Directory
- Chrome: In Download Folder in Documents

If you’re using the imeem MP3 Downloader, songs you purchase will automatically be imported into your iTunes® or Windows Media Player® library. You can change this location via the Downloader's Preferences menu.
Will downloads from imeem play on my iPod?
All songs purchased directly from imeem can be played on your iPod® or any MP3 device. You can also listen to your MP3s on your PC or burn them to CD and enjoy them on the go.
What does DRM-free mean?
All songs purchased from imeem are DRM-free MP3 files. This means that the MP3 files don’t have Digital Rights Management software that restricts how you use the music or where you can enjoy it.
What is the imeem MP3 Downloader?
The imeem MP3 Downloader is a free, lightweight desktop application that lets you quickly and easily download multiple songs or full albums and import them into iTunes® or Windows Media Player,® all in one easy step.
What bit rate are the MP3 downloads I purchase from imeem?
Downloads purchased from imeem are at least 256 kilobits per second (kbps) MP3 files, and in some cases 320 kbps MP3 files. Generally speaking, these files are encoded using variable bit rate to deliver the best sound quality with the smallest file size. Some of the music available through imeem is encoded using a constant bit rate (CBR) of 256 kbps or 320 kbps.
What if I have trouble downloading my MP3 purchase?
If you have questions about your download, please look at imeem’s help forums for Frequently Asked Questions. You can also contact customer support. http://imeem.com/feedback or email imeemstore@imeem.com
Can I download another copy of my MP3 files after the initial purchase from imeem?
You can only download songs purchased from imeem once. If you encounter a problem with an MP3 you’ve purchased from imeem, please contact customer support immediately at
imeemstore@imeem.com
Can I return an imeem MP3 music download after I buy it?
imeem store purchases are final. Please see the imeem Terms Of Sale for more information.
Why won’t you allow users to upload videos and photos anymore?
People come to imeem to enjoy music; we’d like to continue to make that experience cleaner
and easier to navigate. Going forward, we’re going to focus our resources on creating and enhancing features that making it even easier for you to discover, buy & socialize around music.
What will happen to the videos and photos I’ve uploaded?
All user uploaded video and photo files will be removed from imeem.com on June 30th.
Can I download my videos or photos from the site?
You can save your photos by right clicking the image and saving it to your desktop. imeem does not offer the ability to download videos from the site.
Can I still watch videos on imeem?
Absolutely! imeem will continue to let you watch and playlist tens of thousands of music videos from your favorite artists.
Will I still be able to upload a profile picture?
This change does not affect profile pictures. You will still be able to upload new profile pictures.
I’m an imeem VIP, does this change affect me?
This change affects all imeem users. If you have questions or concerns about your VIP account, please email VIP support.
How do I upload a song?
Navigate to your Homepage. In the top menu bar, select Upload followed by Upload. Next select Upload Music and then select if you'd like to put it in your profile or a group.
How do I remove a song I've uploaded?
Navigate to the media you wish to remove. Then click the Delete Music link located right below the content.
Can I upload more than one file at once?
Yes, when uploading more than one song file at once, hold down the Ctrl button (for Windows) or the Command button (for Mac) to select multiple files.
What formats are supported for songs?
For music files, imeem only supports MP3s. For best upload and playback results we recommend that the music files have a sample rate of 44.1 kHz.
Are there size limitations for photos, videos, or songs?
You may not upload files longer than 8 minutes. If you are uploading multiple files at once, the upload time for each file should not exceed one hour.
How many songs can I upload to imeem?
Standard users and VIP Lite accounts can upload up to 100 music files. VIP (middle tier) can upload up to 1000 music files. Finally, with a VIP Plus account, you can upload up to 20,000 music files.
What do I do after I select the song(s) to upoad? I can't find the next step.
Please make sure your computer's resolution is not set too low. The recommended resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels or higher. If it's set too low, you will not see the next steps to complete the uploading process.
Why are some songs only playing for 30-seconds?
When you find a song on imeem that is a 30-second preview, it means that the artist or record label that has registered the song in our database has not approved full-length streaming for our users. Consistent with copyright fair use principles, the song will be streamed to you as a 30-second preview.

If you already have the song on your computer, upload it to your imeem profile and listen to it full-length. You can always listen to entire songs that you’ve uploaded to imeem; they will not be converted to 30-second previews. If you do not have the song on your computer, you can buy it on iTunes or Amazon.com

Just so you know, there are already millions of songs on imeem that we have permission to stream at full-length. We are constantly working with labels and artists around the world to add more, and we are adding thousands of songs each day. Stay tuned!
How can I listen to the full song instead of just the 30-second preview?
To listen to the full song instead of a 30-second preview, upload the song from your computer to imeem. You can always listen to entire songs that you’ve uploaded to imeem; they will not be converted into 30-second previews. If you do not have the song on your computer, you can buy it on iTunes or on Amazon.com.

Further, there are already millions of songs on our site that have been approved by the artist or label for full-length streaming. To check out these songs, go to our Featured Music page.
Why am I only hearing the 30-second preview to a song I uploaded?
You will always hear the songs you upload in full-length. Please note it may take up to a few hours for songs you upload to your profile to be enabled for full-length streaming for other users.

If you continue to have this issue, please contact imeem support.
Why are my friends only hearing the 30-second previews to the songs I uploaded?
Until we obtain permission from the registered artist or record label to stream a song at full-length to everyone, other users may listen to songs you upload to your profile as 30-second previews. You can always listen to songs you upload at full-length.
What do I need to be able to listen to music on imeem?
imeem requires the latest Flash player (9.0+) to play media. To verify you have the latest Flash player installed, please go here.
How do I repeat a song in a standalone music player?
Navigate to the desired music player. Above the Play button, click the ‘circular arrow’ button to enable the repeat feature.
How do I prevent others from listening to my song?
You cannot set your song to be private. imeem is an online community where artists, fans & friends can promote and share their music with each other. The reason imeem already has millions of songs on the website is because of users like you. At imeem, we hope you will share your music with us, find old songs you have been looking for, and discover new songs from different artists.
Can I download music?
imeem is an online community where artists, fans, and friends can promote their content, share their tastes, and discover blogs, photos, music, and video. Music can be streamed on imeem for free. If you would like to download a song, you can click the download button next to the music player. You will have the option to purchase the song directly from imeem or from iTunes or Amazon. You can also purchase the ringtone.

To purchase all the tracks in a playlist, click the Download this Playlist button above the playlist. To purchase a specific track from a playlist, open the track in a new window. Then click the download button next to the music player.

Please note it could be possible that the song you are looking for is not available for purchase. In this case, try searching for your song in other online music stores such as Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, or GroupieTunes.
How do I feature a song in my Profile or group?
Any audio, video, photo, or playlist (created by you or another user) can be added to your profile or group. To feature a song, navigate to the song and click the Feature link located right below. Please note users can feature only one of each of the following: song, video, photo, music playlist, video playlist, and photo playlist at one time in their Profile or group. Further, users can only feature media in a group that they created.
What do I need to be able to watch videos on imeem?
imeem requires the latest Flash player (9.0+) to play media. To verify you have the latest Flash player installed, go to:

http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/
Can I download videos to my computer?
imeem is an online community where artists, fans & friends can promote their content, share their tastes, and discover blogs, photos, music and video. Videos can only be streamed on imeem.
How do I create a playlist?
1. Log in to the imeem website.

2. Navigate to the music, video, or photo you would like to add to your playlist.

3. Click on the link Playlist.



4. Choose whether to add the content to your profile or group and then whether in a new or existing playlist.



5. Click Add and you're done! Repeat these steps to add multiple songs, videos, or photos to a playlist.

You can also create and edit all your existing music/video playlists by navigating to your Homepage. In the top menu bar, select Create followed by Music Playlist or Video Playlist.
How do I remove a playlist?
Navigate to the playlist you want to remove. Below the playlist, click the Delete [Music/Video/Photo] Playlist link. Click OK to confirm the deletion.

You can also create and edit all your existing music/video playlists by navigating to your Homepage. In the top menu bar, select Create followed by Music Playlist or Video Playlist.
How many playlists can I create?
Currently, there is no limit on how many playlists you can create.
How do I edit my music, video, or photo playlist?
Navigate to the playlist you want to edit. Below the playlist, click the Organize [Music/Video/Photo] Playlist link. You will be able to remove and reorder the media in your playlist. Click Save to update your playlist.

To edit your media title, go to the About widget on the right and click the Edit link next to the current title.

You can also create and edit all your existing music/video playlists by navigating to your Homepage. In the top menu bar, select Create followed by Music Playlist or Video Playlist.
How do I open a music track in a new window?
In the playlist, play the track you want to open in a new window. Then scroll to the top and click on the title of the song.
How do I move music from one playlist to another playlist?
From your Homepage, go to the top menu bar and select Create followed by Music Playlist.

Next, select My Playlists followed by the playlist you want to add music from in the left pane. Once you have selected the specific track in the right pane, drag it to the desired playlist in the left pane. Please note you can only add music to your own playlists.
Where can I find my playlist?
To view all your playlists in your Profile, go to your Profile page. Then click playlists in your profile navigation bar. You will be able to sort through all the different types of playlists you've created by using the tabs at the top.

To view your playlist in a group, go to the group page and click the Playlist link at the top. Then sort through the different types of playlist from the tabs above.

You can also view, create, and edit all your existing music/video playlists by navigating to your Homepage. In the top menu bar, select Create followed by Music Playlist or Video Playlist.
How do I feature a playlist in my Profile or group?
Any audio, video, photo, or playlist (created by you or another user) can be added to your profile or group. To feature a playlist, navigate to the playlist and click the Feature link located right below. Please note users can feature only one of each of the following: song, video, photo, music playlist, video playlist, and photo playlist at one time in their Profile or group. Further, users can only feature media in a group that they created.
How do I enable auto-play for the featured playlist in my Profile?
From your Homepage, go to the top menu bar and select Edit Profile followed by Profile Layout. Then scroll to the appropriate featured playlist widget and click the Edit link. Select the Auto Play checkbox and click Save to update the change. Your featured playlist will now automatically play when your Profile is loaded.
How do I remove a featured playlist from my Profile?
From your Homepage, go to the top menu bar and select Edit Profile followed by Profile Layout. Then scroll to the appropriate featured playlist widget and click the X in the upper right hand corner of the widget to remove it. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Save.
Why is my playlist not playing?
Please check the following:

1. The volume in the player is turned up all the way in and it does not go to 0 for the next track.

2. You have the latest version of Flash player (9.0+).

3. You do not have another audio player playing at the same time. If you have 2 audio players playing, the current one will continue to play. You will need to pause the current audio player or manually press the play button in the other player to start it.
Why are some songs in my playlist only playing for 30-seconds?
Some songs on other user’s profiles will be streamed to you as 30-second previews because the artist/record label has not yet approved them for full-length streaming. This is the reason why some songs in your playlist are limited to 30-second previews. To listen to the song at full length, upload it from your computer to imeem. If you do not have the song in your music library on your computer, you can buy it on iTunes or Amazon.com.

Keep in mind that there are already millions of songs on imeem that we have permission to stream at full length to all our users. We are constantly working with labels and artists around the world to add more, and we are adding thousands of songs each day.
How can I recover a deleted playlist?
Sorry, you cannot recover a playlist that has been removed or accidentally erased. To search for all your playlists, navigate to your Profile page. Then click playlists in your profile navigation bar. If you do not see the playlist, you will need to create a new one.
What is a QuickMix?
QuickMix is a music playlist that you can populate with songs while browsing imeem. It's a great way to quickly add and listen to a bunch of songs and figure out what you like and dislike.

You can think of a QuickMix as a temporary playlist. However, if you like the QuickMix you have created, you can save it to your profile so that you can listen to it at another time.

To view all your playlists, go to your Profile page. Then click playlists in your profile navigation bar. You will be able to sort through all the different types of playlists you've created by using the tabs at the top.
How do I create a QuickMix?
There are a variety of ways to add songs to your QuickMix. Just look for the icon and click on it to add that particular song. You can find this icon in music playlists, individual song pages, and search results pages. If you are playing a song, you can click the Playlist link below the player. In the drop-down box, select My QuickMix and then click the Add button.
How do I remove a song from my QuickMix?
To remove a song from your QuickMix, just click on the "x" button next to the song you wish to remove.
How do I save my current QuickMix to my profile?
Once you are ready to save your QuickMix, click the Save Playlist button in the bottom right corner of the QuickMix window. You will be asked to enter a name and description for your new playlist.

Once you have saved your QuickMix, if you decide to make changes to it (adding or removing, or reording the songs), be sure to click the Save Playlist button again to save the latest changes. Please note that it will replace the previously saved playlist; it will not save as an entirely new playlist. To create a new QuickMix, just close the current QuickMix window and start again.
Where do I find the QuickMix that I just saved?
When you save a QuickMix, it is automatically saved to your Profile. To view all your playlists added to your Profile, go to your Profile page. Then click playlists in your profile navigation bar. You will be able to sort through all the different types of playlists you've created by using the tabs at the top.
I just saved a QuickMix but added/removed more songs. Can I save my updated QuickMix?
Yes you can. After you have saved your QuickMix, you can add more songs, remove songs you no longer like, or change the order of the playlist. If you like the changes you have made to your QuickMix, you can click on the Save Playlist button in the bottom right corner and your updated playlist will be saved. Please note that it will replace the previously saved playlist; it will not save as an entirely new playlist. To create a new QuickMix, just close the current QuickMix window and start again.
I just saved a QuickMix. How do I create a new one?
To create a new QuickMix, just close the window of your current QuickMix. The next time you click on the icon, it will open up a brand new QuickMix.
Can I reorganize tracks in the current QuickMix window?
This feature is unavailable. You will need to save the QuickMix first. Then navigate to this playlist. Below the playlist, click the Organize Music Playlist link. You will be able to reorder the tracks in this playlist. Click Save to update your playlist.
Where is my current QuickMix window?
Whenever you create a QuickMix, it opens up in a new browser window. If you have a pop-up blocker, that may prevent the QuickMix window from opening. If that is the case, just temporarily disable the pop-up blocker. You can also try adding imeem.com to your pop-up "safe" list.

Your QuickMix might also already be opened but may be minimized or hidden behind your current window. If that is the case, just find the QuickMix in your toolbar, and open it back up.
How do I embed to MySpace?
Log in to the imeem website and navigate to the page where your media is on. Below the player, go to the Embed this on section and select the MySpace icon. You will also have the option to select automatic play and/or shuffle at this time. Next click the Add to MySpace button. When prompted, make sure to enter your login information for MySpace and continue to follow the steps to post your imeem embed.
Why can't I embed to Friendster?
Friendster is blocking all imeem embed codes at this time. You can only use imeem application on Friendster. To add the app, log in to your Friendster account. In the top navigation bar, click the Explore link and select Applications from the drop-down menu. Next add the imeem application to your Profile. Then browse our directory for a featured song, video, or playlist. If you want to add your own imeem media, select Add Your Own and enter the URL to the content in the provided box. You will now see your imeem media in your Friendster Profile.

To add another imeem media, just repeat these steps. If you see an imeem media in another user's Friendster Profile, you can add it directly to your Profile by clicking the Grab button in the top right corner of the widget.
Where is my imeem music on Facebook?
Once you've added the imeem application on Facebook, you will only see it in the Boxes section of your Profile.

To add the imeem app, please click here.
How do I remove imeem media from another blog site?
Log in to your other blog site and navigate to the section you added your imeem media to. You will find the embed code here. Each media starts and ends with the tag "object". In edit mode, remove everything from <object> to </object>. If you have more than one media, remove it according to the order it appears, starting with <object> to </object>.
How do I change the color or size of my embedded player?
Users can only change the color for individual music players or music playlists. To do this, log in to the imeem website and navigate to the song or music playlist you want to embed. Below the media, select Share -> Link to or embed this [song/music playlist]. You can choose from one of our preselected color combination and then copy the embed code in the provided box above. The code will update according to the color scheme you select. Then paste the embed code to your other blog site and you will see the applied color in your media player.

Please note that you cannot change the color of an embedded player in Facebook.
Why is my song only playing for 30-seconds in another blog site but the full-length in imeem?
If you upload a song, you will need to be logged in to the imeem website to hear the entire song from another blog site. Other users will only hear the full song if the artist/label has approved it for full-length streaming.

If a track in your playlist was uploaded by another imeem user, you may not hear the full-length version if the artist did not approve it.

Please note there are some artists who are only allowing their songs to be streamed fully on the imeem website.