Paperweight
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Runs anywhere you do.

Free download, no license fee, no trial. Pick your platform, unzip, and your station is minutes away.

Optional. No spam. We never sell or share your data.
Recommended for your device

Windows

v1.5.1

x64 · Windows 10/11. Unzip and run the app. If SmartScreen warns about an unrecognized app, choose “More info” → “Run anyway” — builds are not yet code-signed.

Recommended for your device

macOS

v1.5.1

Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3). Unzip and drag Paperweight to Applications. On first launch, right-click → Open to pass Gatekeeper — the app is not yet notarized.

Recommended for your device

Linux Desktop

v1.5.1

x64 · AppImage and .deb. Install the .deb, or make the AppImage executable (chmod +x) and run it.

Recommended for your device

Linux (headless)

v1.5.1

x64 · Ubuntu/Debian. Unzip, then run ./paperweight from a terminal. Ideal for a machine that lives in a closet.

Recommended for your device

Raspberry Pi

v1.5.1

ARM64 · Pi 4 / Pi 5 on 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS. Unzip, then run ./paperweight. A Pi on a shelf makes a fine 24/7 station.

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What you need.

  • A computer that can stay on — a desktop, an old laptop, or a Raspberry Pi on a shelf all work.
  • Your media files, dropped into the vault folder.
  • Optional: free Cloudflare Tunnel for a public URL, and your own Stripe or PayPal keys if you want to get paid.

After you install.

Three steps to your first broadcast
  1. Run the app — the setup wizard walks you through creating your station.
  2. Drop media into your vault; Paperweight scans and schedules it.
  3. Turn on the tunnel to go public, and share your station URL.

Join the community.

Connect with other Paperweight creators — share your station, get help, and stay up to date with new features.

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