mpv
mpv is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS and Linux. Mpv is a free (as in freedom) media player for the command line. It has 37,280 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0-or-later (LGPL-2.1-or-later build option) license, and people use it instead of Windows Media Player.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- BSD
- Media players
- Actively maintained
About mpv
mpv is a free (as in freedom) media player for the command line. It supports a wide variety of media file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use mpv instead of.
- Windows Media Player
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What is mpv?
mpv is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS and Linux. Mpv is a free (as in freedom) media player for the command line. It has 37,280 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0-or-later (LGPL-2.1-or-later build option) license, and people use it instead of Windows Media Player.
Is mpv free and open source?
Yes. mpv's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0-or-later (LGPL-2.1-or-later build option) license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install mpv?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.41.0) or the project website.
Can mpv replace Windows Media Player?
mpv is commonly used as a free alternative to Windows Media Player. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.