MPV
A free, open-source command-line media player supporting a wide variety of formats and codecs.
What is MPV?
mpv is a free, open-source command-line media player that supports a vast array of media formats, audio/video codecs, and subtitle types. It solves the need for a highly customizable, keyboard-driven playback tool that works across Linux, Windows, and macOS while maintaining performance and extensibility through scripting.
Power users, developers, and command-line enthusiasts who want precise control over media playback, prefer keyboard navigation, and value customization through scripting and configuration.
Developers choose mpv for its technical correctness, extensive format support, and scriptability via Lua—offering a lightweight, highly configurable alternative to GUI-based media players without sacrificing playback quality or control.
Overview
🎥 Command line media player
Use Cases
Best For
- Playing media files directly from the terminal or command line
- Customizing playback behavior and controls through Lua scripting
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