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Name: GOM Media Player
Version: 2.1.43.5119
License: Freeware
Language: English, Multinational
Official Website: http://www.gomlab.com/
Download: Official Program Page | Cnet HTTP Download (9.84MB)
Updated: 2012/10/02 by Adam
Description: GOM Media Player is free media player that allows you to play almost any video file. Not only is GOM Media Player a completely FREE video player, with its built-in support for all the most popular video and audio formats, tons of advanced features, extreme customizability, and the Codec Finder service, GOM Media Player is sure to fulfill all of your playback needs. With millions of users in hundreds of countries. GOM Media Player is one of the world`s most popular video players.
List of features - here.
Name: KMPlayer
Version: 3.2.0.19
License: Freeware
Language: English, Multinational - (Translations)
Official Website: http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/ (English)
Download: Official Program Page | FileHipoo HTTP Download (27.5MB)
Updated: 2012/6 by Webmaster
Description: The KMPlayer is a versatile media player which can cover various types of container format such as VCD, DVD, AVI, MKV, Ogg Theora, OGM, 3GP, MPEG-1/2/4, WMV, RealMedia, and QuickTime among others. It handles a wide range of subtitles and allows you to capture audio, video, and screenshots in many ways.
The player provides both internal and external filters with a fully controlled environment in terms of connections to other splitters, decoders, audio/video transform filters and renderers without grappling with the DirectShow merit system. Internal filters are not registered to user's system to keep it from being messed up with system filters.
Learn more about KMPlayer here (wiki).
Name: Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
Version: 1.6.2.4902
License: Freeware
Language: English, Multinational
Official Website: http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/
Download: Official Program Page | Offficial HTTP Download (5.9MB)
Updated: 2012/6 by Webmaster
Description: Media Player Classic - Home Cinema project is based on the original "Media Player Classic" SourceForge project created by Gabest. After the original author stopped working on it the new versions came under the new project called Media Player Classic - Home Cinema also hosted at SourceForge.net.
The player supports all common video, audio and image file formats available as well as video playback (click here for all features).
Name: PotPlayer
Version: 1.5.33573 Beta
License: Freeware
Language: English, Multinational - (Translations)
Official Website: http://tvpot.daum.net/application/PotPlayer.do (Korean)
Download: Official Program Page | Cnet HTTP Download (13.7MB)
Updated: 2012/6 by Webmaster
Description: PotPlayer is a free advanced multimedia player. Done by the same Korean author as The KMPlayer. Considered to be faster and improved version of KMP. Plenty of features and rich customization. Built in support for most video formats and support for video in ZIP and RAR archives.
PotPlayer has lots of features, including, but not limited to: (From Wikipedia)
- Ability to play and stream most video and audio formats
- Ability to play incomplete or damaged AVI files (by skipping the damaged frames)
- Very fast and lightweight
- Can remember where the user left off in a video
- Keyboard shortcuts for just most tasks, including seeking, volume, zoom, brightness, contrast, and even subtitle resyncing
- Subtitle support, including SAA and ASS support as well as embedded subtitles in MKV, OGM, MP4, MOV, and 3GP files
- Fully skinnable, users can choose different skins for different types of files, make the window transparent, hide the window border when playing, and more
- Video filters, like deinterlacing, postprocessing, de-noise, and more for customized playback
- Audio equalizer and video equalizer, that lets users adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, and more of the video
- Many more advanced settings in the Options menu
Name: QuickTime
Version: 7.7.2
License: Freeware
Language: English, Multinational
Official Website: http://www.apple.com/
Download: Official Program Page | Official HTTP Download (37.7MB)
Updated: 2012/5 by Webmaster
Description: QuickTime is a powerful multimedia technology with a built-in media player, QuickTime lets you view Internet video, HD movie trailers, and personal media in a wide range of file formats. And it lets you enjoy them in remarkably high quality.
Key Features list:
- Multimedia platform
- Simple design and easy-to-use controls. Its clean, uncluttered interface never gets in the way of what you're watching.
- Features advanced video compression technology called H.264 to deliver brilliant, crisp HD video using less bandwidth and storage.
- Can convert your files to different formats and record and edit your work. Third-party plug-ins extend QuickTime technology in many different directions. And QuickTime streaming solutions let you stream your media across the Internet.
- Learn more from the User Guide here.
Name: RealPlayer (Free/Plus)
Version: 15.0.4.53
License: Shareware (w/ free version)
Language: English, Multinational
Official Website: http://www.real.com/
Download: Official Program Page | FileHipoo HTTP Download [free ver.] (26.1MB)
Updated: 2012/1 by Webmaster
Description: RealPlayer is a classic multi-functional video player that let you to play and convert every major media type, including Flash, Quicktime, MPEG-4, Windows Media, DVDs. Just load it up and watch at your leisure.
Highlights: (Free version)
- Download videos with a single click
- Works with thousands of websites
- Download to a secret folder in Private Mode
- Instant access to Facebook videos
- Transfer videos to your phone or tablet
Highlights: (Plus version)
- Burn DVDs For Blu-ray
- Download videos 3x faster
- High-quality video transfer
- Download to mobile 100% faster
- Create pro CDs with ease
Learn more about RealPlayer - [Free version] | [Plus version]
Version: 3.7.0.2416
License: Freeware
Language: English, Chinese
Official Website: http://www.splayer.org/index.en.html
Download: Official Program Page | Official HTTP Download (7.9MB)
Updated: 2012/5 by Webmaster
Description: SPlayer is a simple and yet practical media player, which supports all the popular media formats, including DVDRip, HDTV, RMVB, QuickTime, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AC3/DTS, VP3/6/7, Indeo, XVD, OGG/OGM, APE, FLAC, TTA, AAC, MPC, 3GP/AMR, and subtitles. This software is developed by a Chinese tech company (Sagittarius Technology Co. Ltd.)
Key Features list:
- Low consumption: Smooth playback ensured via a variety of techniques.
- Easy to use: Streamlined user experience enbled via more than 150 unique features.
- Extreme compact: Smallest and most sophisticated players out there.
- Safe and portable: Purely portable software, no extra plug-ins, adware or spyware. Open source. Usability is our primary concern (Download Portable Version)
- Automatic Matching Subtitle Download: SPlayer's smart caption matching can automaticly download the high quality English and Chinese subtitles
- Exquisite beauty: Interfaces created by Designer Raven from Milan. Elegant skin is surely an eye-candy
Name: VLC Media Player
Version: 2.0.1
License: Freeware
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.videolan.org/
Download: Official Program Page | SourceForge HTTP Download (21.2MB)
Updated: 2012/1 by Webmaster
Description: VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols. VLC is super popular and considered as the best video player that just works. The program has lots of features - learn more here.
Name: Windows Media Player
Version: 11 (For XP)
License: Freeware
Languge: English, Multinational
Official Website: http://www.microsoft.com/
Download: Official Program Page | Offficial HTTP Download [v11, XP]
Updated: 2012/1 by Webmaster
Description: Windows Media Player for Windows XP offers great new ways to store and enjoy all your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV. Play it, view it, and sync it to a portable device for enjoying on the go or even share with devices around your home, all from one place.
- Simplicity In Design - Bring a whole new look to your digital entertainment.
- More of the Music You Love - Breathe new life into your digital music experience.
- All Your Entertainment in One Place - Store and enjoy all of your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV.
- Enjoy Everywhere - Stay connected with your music, video, and pictures no matter where you are.
List of formats supported by WMP - here.
Name: Zoom Player (Free/Pro/Max)
Version: 8.1.6
License: Shareware (w/ free version)
Language: English, Multinational (language packs)
Official Website: http://www.inmatrix.com/
Download: Official Program Page (Free) | Offficial HTTP Download [free ver.] (8MB)
Official Program Page (Pro) | Offficial HTTP Download [pro ver.] (7.9MB)
Official Program Page (Max) | Offficial HTTP Download [max ver.] (8MB)
Updated: 2012/5 by Webmaster
Description: Zoom Player is the most Powerful, Flexible and Customizable Media Player application for the Windows PC platform. Based on our highly-touted Smart Play technology, more media formats play with less hassle, improved stability and greater performance.
Key Features: (For free version)
- Free for personal, non-commercial use.
- No bloat, intuitive & user-friendly design.
- Install Center application, capable of detecting and securely installing up-to-date decoders and missing system components to improve stability and versatility.
- Media Center navigation interfaces with easy to use (Up/Down/Left/Right/Select) controls.
- 10-Band Equalizer with Digital PreAmp and Presets.
- DVD Playback from Disc, Hard Drive or network connection.
- Powerful, category based Media Library interface.
- Remember/Resume from last media position.
Comparison of the three editions: here.
Will's Tips
1. Video Players: Best of the Best?
Although different people would have different opinions on this issue. But generally the top picks for video player software are:
- VLC Media Player
- PotPlayer (KMPlayer)
- Media Player Classic
I had the best experience with PotPlayer. No configuration is needed. Recently I tried SPlayer and it won my vote too. Highly recommended also.