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SMPlayer

Free, open-source media player for Windows, Linux and macOS that remembers settings for every file.

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About SMPlayer

SMPlayer is a graphical front end for the MPlayer and mpv engines, giving them a conventional player interface with menus, a playlist and preference screens. Because those engines ship built-in codecs, it plays virtually every audio and video format without installing codec packs. Its signature feature is that it remembers the settings of every file you play, so a film resumes where you stopped with the same audio track, subtitles and volume. It can also play YouTube videos, search and download subtitles, cast to Chromecast and apply audio and video filters, and it comes with several skins and icon themes. SMPlayer is free and open source under the GPL, with no ads, and runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It suits people who want mpv-level format support with a more familiar interface.

Best for: People who want an easy, free player that resumes each file with its own settings.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Remembers position and settings per file
  • Built-in codecs play almost anything
  • Free, open source and ad-free

Why people leave

  • Interface is functional rather than modern
  • macOS support is less polished than on Windows and Linux
  • Some features depend on which engine you pick

Top SMPlayer alternatives

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  1. 1VLC media player logo
    VLC media player

    Even wider device support, including phones.

    66.5
  2. 2mpv logo
    mpv

    The engine underneath, for those who prefer config files and scripts.

    62.6
  3. 3MPC-HC logo
    MPC-HC

    Lighter Windows player with a classic interface.

    59.6
  4. 4Celluloid logo
    Celluloid

    Simpler mpv front end that fits a GNOME desktop.

    57.2
  5. 5Haruna logo
    Haruna

    Modern mpv front end for KDE Plasma.

    55.3

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SMPlayer: common questions

Is SMPlayer free?

Yes. SMPlayer is free, open-source software.

Is SMPlayer open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at smplayer-dev/smplayer.

What platforms does SMPlayer run on?

SMPlayer is available for Windows, Linux and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to SMPlayer?

The highest-ranked SMPlayer alternatives right now are VLC media player, mpv and MPC-HC. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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