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mpv.net

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Spec sheet

Purpose
mpv.net is a Windows media player with a modern graphical interface, based on mpv.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
windowsRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Support
The manual directs mpv.net bug reports, feature requests, and advanced questions to GitHub Issues, and recommends trying the newest beta before requesting help.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository lists the project under the GPL-2.0 license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Automation
It supports Lua and JavaScript scripts, JSON IPC for control by external programs, and an extension API for C#, VB.NET, and F#.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browser integrations
The manual describes Chrome and Firefox extensions for opening content with mpv.net; the Play with mpv Chrome extension also requires a companion app to communicate with it.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility
The project says almost all mpv features are available and the official mpv manual applies, with differences documented in its manual.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Configuration
It includes searchable configuration and input editors, customizable themes and context menus, and global keyboard shortcuts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The manual links to stable and beta portable and setup downloads through GitHub.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
File Explorer
Files can be enqueued from File Explorer, and the manual describes Open with++ for adding Play with mpv.net and Add to mpv.net playlist context menu actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Hardware acceleration
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
License model
freeRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Limitations
The manual says window-free mode is unsupported and the main window remains visible even when music is played from a terminal.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Media support
It can be used as a video player, audio player, and image viewer, with built-in decoders so external codecs do not need to be installed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Network playback
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Playback features
Listed video capabilities include high quality scaling, color management, frame timing, interpolation, HDR, and DXVA2 video decoding acceleration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
The documented requirements are Windows 10 or higher and .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Streaming integration
Internet streaming is supported through yt-dlp, which must be installed and added to PATH or placed in the mpv.net executable folder.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Subtitle support
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

mpv.net Free Windows 10 or higher · .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0 required · internet streaming requires yt-dlp Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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