Free lofi study music · by Purrple Cat
Study playlist
Curated study playlists of calm, instrumental lofi, sorted by mood and by length. Press play, work until the music stops, and download any track as an MP3. All of it is free to use in your study-with-me videos and streams with credit.
- 10 mood playlists
- 6 timed sessions
- MP3 downloads
- CC BY 4.0
Today’s timetable
from now
- Block 1
- Break10 min · stretch, water
- Block 2
- Break10 min · walk around
- Block 3
01 · The binder
Study playlists by mood
10 hand-picked study playlists. Open a tab to see the tracklist. Tap a title to play it, or MP3 to download it.
FOC 101 · 20 tracks · 1 h
Deep Focus Study Playlist
Slow, even and wordless. Soft keys, warm pads and no sudden turns, so the music sits under your thinking instead of on top of it.
Best forReading heavy chapters, long problem sets, anything that needs you fully in it.
NGT 210 · 17 tracks · 47 min
Late-Night Study Study Playlist
City lights, empty trains and 3 a.m. radio. Dusky, steady beats that keep you awake without winding you up.
Best forNight-before revision, quiet dorms, the 1 a.m. second wind.
LIB 140 · 18 tracks · 55 min
Rainy Library Study Playlist
Rain on the window, a cup of tea and a long book. Muted, cosy tracks with lots of room around them.
Best forReading, note-taking and quiet library afternoons.
AM 120 · 18 tracks · 49 min
Morning Review Study Playlist
Bright, light and hopeful. Sunny chords and an easy bounce for the first hours of the day.
Best forFlashcards over breakfast, warm-up revision, a fresh start on a hard topic.
CLM 100 · 18 tracks · 54 min
Exam Calm Study Playlist
The gentlest tracks in the binder. Slow tempos and soft edges to bring your shoulders down while you revise.
Best forThe week of exams, last-minute nerves, winding down after a test.
ENG 230 · 18 tracks · 52 min
Essay Writing Study Playlist
Thoughtful and a little nostalgic. Melodies that keep a gentle line going while you find your own words.
Best forEssays, journaling, cover letters and any writing that needs a reflective mood.
MTH 250 · 20 tracks · 53 min
Problem Sets Study Playlist
A little more pulse. Spacey, geometric tracks with steady grooves for working through one problem after another.
Best forMaths, physics, coding and anything step by step.
SEA 115 · 16 tracks · 46 min
Ocean Focus Study Playlist
Tides, shells and slow waves. Watery, rolling tracks that make a long session feel like a swim.
Best forLong reading sessions, revision notes and studying by the window.
OCT 131 · 18 tracks · 51 min
Spooky Season Study Study Playlist
Misty forests, haunted manors and creaky carousels, but cosy rather than scary. Perfect for autumn study nights.
Best forOctober study nights, Halloween coursework, candlelit revision.
WIN 112 · 15 tracks · 42 min
Winter Break Revision Study Playlist
Frosted windows, hot chocolate and soft snowfall. Warm winter lofi for the December stretch.
Best forHoliday revision, snow days and studying under a blanket.
02 · By the clock
Study playlists by length
Each session is fitted to its length, usually within a minute. Press play, and when the music stops your block is done.
- POM 02525 min9 tracks · 25:03One pomodoro. Work until the music stops, then take a five-minute break.
- BLK 05050 min18 tracks · 50:01A classic 50/10 study block: fifty minutes on, ten off.
- HR 0601 hour22 tracks · 59:58A lecture review, a reading assignment or one chapter of notes.
- DW 09090 min32 tracks · 1 h 30 minA deep-work block: one big task, no switching.
- SES 1202 hours41 tracks · 2 hA full library session or a mock exam paper.
- MRT 1803 hours64 tracks · 3 hExam-season marathons. Take a break every hour.
03 · Build one
Make your own study playlist
Pick one or more moods and how long you’re studying for. You get a fresh playlist that fills the time.
04 · Free to use
Study music for study-with-me videos
All music on this site is by Purrple Cat and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). In plain words:
Yes, with credit
- Study-with-me videos on YouTube
- TikTok, Reels and Shorts
- Twitch and YouTube livestreams
- Podcasts, classes and school projects
- Apps, games and presentations
No Content ID
None of this music is in Content ID. Add the credit line and your videos, streams and VODs stay clear.
Music by Purrple CatNever on streaming services
Don’t upload the music to Spotify, Apple Music or any other music streaming service. That includes remixes, samples and covers of it.
05 · Questions
Study playlist FAQ
What is the best study playlist?
It depends on the task. For reading and long problem sets, try Deep Focus or Rainy Library. For late revision, Late-Night Study. If you’re nervous before an exam, Exam Calm is the gentlest. If you study in timed blocks, pick a length playlist (25 minutes, 50 minutes, 1, 2 or 3 hours) or build one to the exact minute.
Why lofi for studying?
Lofi is instrumental, steady and soft at the edges. With no lyrics to follow and few surprises, it fills the silence without pulling your attention away from the page. Every track here is instrumental.
How do the length playlists work?
Each one is fitted so the tracks add up to the target length, usually within a minute. Press play when you start, and when the music stops your block is done. The player shows how much of the session is left and the clock time it ends.
Can I make my own study playlist?
Yes. In “Build one”, pick one or more moods and a length from 15 minutes to 4 hours. You get a fresh playlist that fills that time, which you can play here or save as an M3U8 file for VLC or any media player.
Can I use this music in my study-with-me videos and livestreams?
Yes, with credit. The music is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Use it on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and all social media, in videos and livestreams, and add the credit “Music by Purrple Cat”.
Will my videos get Content ID claims?
No. The music is not registered with Content ID, so your study-with-me videos, streams and VODs won’t be claimed for it.
Can I upload the music to Spotify or Apple Music?
No. The music must never be uploaded to music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer or Tidal. That includes remixes, samples and covers of it.
Can I download the tracks?
Yes, as MP3. Every track has an MP3 button, and every playlist has an M3U8 file you can open in VLC or any media player for offline listening.
Who makes the music?
Purrple Cat, an independent lofi project with 500+ songs. Every track on this site is an original instrumental.
