Precise Volume replaces the coarse default volume control with one you can drive from the mouse wheel or a hotkey, in steps you define — 1% at a time if you want.

An on-screen HUD shows the exact level as you change it, which matters when the difference between comfortable and too loud is a few percent.

What it does

  • Mouse-wheel and hotkey volume control anywhere in the window
  • Custom step size, down to one percent per notch
  • On-screen HUD showing the exact current level

How to enable Precise Volume

  1. Install YouTube Music Desktop App for Windows, macOS or Linux.
  2. Open the app menu and choose Plugins.
  3. Switch on Precise Volume.
  4. Open its options entry to adjust the settings.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the Exponential Volume plugin?

Precise Volume changes how you adjust the volume. Exponential Volume changes how the slider maps to loudness. They are complementary.

Does it override my system volume?

No, it controls the app volume only; your system mixer is untouched.

Precise Volume ships with the app

Free, open source, and one toggle away — along with 42 other plugins.

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