diff --git a/src-tauri/src/lib.rs b/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
index f4882f7..7c1e34c 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
@@ -12,13 +12,22 @@ fn greet(name: &str) -> String {
 
 /// Tag an audio file with metadata, cover art, and lyrics
 #[tauri::command]
-fn tag_audio_file(
+async fn tag_audio_file(
     path: String,
     metadata: tagger::TaggingMetadata,
     cover_data: Option<Vec<u8>>,
     embed_lyrics: bool,
 ) -> Result<(), String> {
-    tagger::tag_audio_file(&path, &metadata, cover_data.as_deref(), embed_lyrics)
+    // Run tagging on a background thread to avoid blocking the UI
+    tauri::async_runtime::spawn_blocking(move || {
+        tagger::tag_audio_file(&path, &metadata, cover_data.as_deref(), embed_lyrics)
+    })
+    .await
+    .map_err(|e| format!("Tagging task failed: {}", e))?
+    // Flatten the inner Result
+    ?;
+
+    Ok(())
 }
 
 /// Read metadata from an audio file (MP3 or FLAC)
@@ -29,8 +38,15 @@ fn read_audio_metadata(path: String) -> Result<metadata::AudioMetadata, String>
 
 /// Decrypt Deezer track data
 #[tauri::command]
-fn decrypt_deezer_track(data: Vec<u8>, track_id: String) -> Result<Vec<u8>, String> {
-    Ok(deezer_crypto::decrypt_track(&data, &track_id))
+async fn decrypt_deezer_track(data: Vec<u8>, track_id: String) -> Result<Vec<u8>, String> {
+    // Run decryption on a background thread to avoid blocking the UI
+    let result = tauri::async_runtime::spawn_blocking(move || {
+        deezer_crypto::decrypt_track(&data, &track_id)
+    })
+    .await
+    .map_err(|e| format!("Decryption task failed: {}", e))?;
+
+    Ok(result)
 }
 
 #[cfg_attr(mobile, tauri::mobile_entry_point)]
diff --git a/src/lib/library/playlist.ts b/src/lib/library/playlist.ts
index 6ea593d..59245f9 100644
--- a/src/lib/library/playlist.ts
+++ b/src/lib/library/playlist.ts
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ async function findActualFilePath(basePath: string): Promise<string | null> {
 }
 
 /**
- * Read metadata from audio file using Rust backend
+ * Read metadata from audio file on backend
  */
 async function readAudioMetadata(filePath: string, format: AudioFormat): Promise<TrackMetadata> {
   try {
diff --git a/src/lib/services/deezer/downloader.ts b/src/lib/services/deezer/downloader.ts
index 37180a6..ee46fd4 100644
--- a/src/lib/services/deezer/downloader.ts
+++ b/src/lib/services/deezer/downloader.ts
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ export async function downloadTrack(
     const reader = response.body!.getReader();
     const chunks: Uint8Array[] = [];
     let downloadedBytes = 0;
+    let lastReportedPercentage = 0;
 
     while (true) {
       const { done, value } = await reader.read();
@@ -89,15 +90,19 @@ export async function downloadTrack(
       chunks.push(value);
       downloadedBytes += value.length;
 
-      // Call progress callback
+      // Call progress callback every 5%
       if (onProgress && totalSize > 0) {
         const percentage = (downloadedBytes / totalSize) * 100;
-        console.log(`[Download Progress] ${downloadedBytes}/${totalSize} bytes (${percentage.toFixed(1)}%)`);
-        onProgress({
-          downloaded: downloadedBytes,
-          total: totalSize,
-          percentage
-        });
+        const roundedPercentage = Math.floor(percentage / 5) * 5;
+
+        if (roundedPercentage > lastReportedPercentage || percentage === 100) {
+          lastReportedPercentage = roundedPercentage;
+          onProgress({
+            downloaded: downloadedBytes,
+            total: totalSize,
+            percentage
+          });
+        }
       }
     }
 
@@ -111,20 +116,23 @@ export async function downloadTrack(
 
     console.log(`Downloaded ${encryptedData.length} bytes, encrypted: ${isCrypted}`);
 
+    // Yield to the browser to keep UI responsive
+    await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 0));
+
     // Decrypt if needed
     let decryptedData: Uint8Array;
 
     if (isCrypted) {
-      console.log('Decrypting track using Rust...');
+      console.log('Decrypting track...');
       // Use the provided decryption track ID (for fallback tracks) or the original track ID
-      const trackIdForDecryption = decryptionTrackId || track.id.toString();
+      const trackIdForDecryption = decryptionTrackId ? decryptionTrackId.toString() : track.id.toString();
       console.log(`Decrypting with track ID: ${trackIdForDecryption}`);
-      // Call Rust decryption function
-      const decrypted = await invoke<number[]>('decrypt_deezer_track', {
-        data: Array.from(encryptedData),
+      // Call Rust decryption function - Tauri returns Vec<u8> as number[]
+      const decryptedArray = await invoke<number[]>('decrypt_deezer_track', {
+        data: encryptedData,
         trackId: trackIdForDecryption
       });
-      decryptedData = new Uint8Array(decrypted);
+      decryptedData = new Uint8Array(decryptedArray);
     } else {
       decryptedData = encryptedData;
     }
diff --git a/src/lib/services/deezer/tagger.ts b/src/lib/services/deezer/tagger.ts
index aec86a8..fd25338 100644
--- a/src/lib/services/deezer/tagger.ts
+++ b/src/lib/services/deezer/tagger.ts
@@ -90,14 +90,12 @@ export async function tagAudioFile(
 ): Promise<void> {
   const metadata = convertToTaggingMetadata(track);
 
-  // Convert Uint8Array to regular array for JSON serialization
-  const coverArray = coverData ? Array.from(coverData) : undefined;
-
+  // Tauri handles Uint8Array -> Vec<u8> conversion automatically
   try {
     await invoke('tag_audio_file', {
       path: filePath,
       metadata,
-      coverData: coverArray,
+      coverData,
       embedLyrics,
     });
   } catch (error) {