mpv
A free, open-source media player for the command line that supports various media file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types
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| + | Command Line Interface | Operates through command line for efficient control |
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| + | Scripting Capabilities | Allows for powerful customization, automation of tasks, and advanced user interactions |
| + | Wide Format Support | Plays various media file formats, ensuring compatibility with most files |
| + | GPU Video Decoding | Offloads demanding video decoding to the GPU, significantly improving performance and reducing CPU load |
| + | Active Development | Continuous development ensures ongoing improvements, bug fixes, and the addition of new features |
| + | High-Quality Video Output | Uses OpenGL, Vulkan, and D3D11 for video output |
| + | Embeddable | Allows it to be integrated into other applications, such as video editors or game interfaces |
| + | YouTube Playback | Supports playback from YouTube and other sites |
| - | Complex Configuration | Requires manual configuration for optimal performance and features |
| - | Limited GUI | Lacks a graphical user interface, relying on command-line operations |
| - | Steep Learning Curve | Users need to learn command-line operations and scripting for advanced usage |
| - | No Built-in Library Management | Does not offer built-in media library management features |
System Requirements
Version ↓
| # | Minimum | Recommended |
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| 1 |
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| 2 | A somewhat capable CPU | |
| 3 | A decent GPU | |
| 4 | On Windows, the graphics drivers should be latest |
Developer
Written in
C, Lua, Swift, Python, Objective-C
Initial Release
08 August 2013
Repository
Categories
Alternatives
Media Player
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Audio Player
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Audio Player
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Notes
- Forked from MPlayer/Mplayer2 [1]