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mpv

mpv-player

A free and open-source, lightweight command-line media player that supports a wide variety of file formats, audio/video codecs, and subtitle types, with a focus on performance and customizability.

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v0.42.0Nov 5, 2026, 12:56 AM
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Project Overview

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.

Key Features

  • Wide media format support
  • Command-line driven, lightweight and efficient
  • Hardware decoding support (must be explicitly enabled with --hwdec)
  • Video rendering and scaling using shaders
  • Rich user script support
  • Highly customizable

Target Audience

  • Technical users who prefer command-line interfaces
  • Developers who追求 high-performance, lightweight media playback
  • Users who need script extensibility and deep customization

Quick Start

  1. Visit mpv.io/installation for packages
  2. Launch from the command line: mpv [file path]
  3. See the manual for detailed configuration
  4. Check the FAQ for common issues

Core Advantages

  • Free and open-source software (GPL licensed)
  • Lightweight and high-performance
  • Command-line driven control
  • Rich scripting and configuration ecosystem

System Requirements

  • Linux: recent distributions
  • Windows: Windows 10 1607 or later
  • macOS: 10.15 or later
  • CPU: reasonably capable

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