What are download codes?

Bandcamp download codes are unique identifiers artists can generate for their music hosted on Bandcamp. These codes allow fans to redeem digital downloads of tracks or albums in various high-quality formats (e.g., MP3, WAV, FLAC).

Codes consist of two 4-character strings separated by a dash. They look like this: HF73-3FS8

Fun fact: There are 2,821,109,907,456 possible combinations of codes. Even if codes are generated randomly, there is a low chance of duplicates (and Bandcamp likely checks for uniqueness).

What audio formats are available for downloads on Bandcamp?

Bandcamp offers a variety of audio formats; here's the breakdown:

• MP3
• MP3 320
• FLAC
• AAC
• Ogg Vorbis
• ALAC
• WAV
• AIFF

What are the key features and benefits of Bandcamp download codes?

Bandcamp download codes offer several advantages for both artists and fans:

1. Distribution: Artists can sell or give away these codes at shows, bundle them with merchandise, or share them digitally.
2. Flexibility: Codes can be generated for single tracks or full albums.
3. Quality options: Fans can choose their preferred audio format when redeeming codes.
4. Ease of use: Artists can download codes in CSV format or print them directly from Bandcamp.
5. Promotion tool: Codes provide a free way for artists to promote their music and engage with fans.
6. Allocation: Artists with free accounts receive an initial allocation of 200 codes per release and can earn or purchase more.
7. Unlimited streaming: Besides downloads, codes provide unlimited streaming via the Bandcamp app.

These features make download codes versatile for music distribution, fan engagement, and promotion on the Bandcamp platform.