mpv.net is a modern Open Source media player for Windows designed to function like MPV.

mpv.net comes with a modern GUI that supports customizable color themes and includes the MPV CLI. It is based on libmpv, which offers a straightforward C API designed from the ground up to make MPV usable as a library and facilitate easy integration into other applications. MPV is similar to VLC, so it does not require DirectShow or Media Foundation.

mpv.net provides high-quality video output; libmpv has an OpenGL-based video output capable of many features loved by videophiles, such as video scaling with popular high-quality algorithms, color management, frame timing, interpolation, HDR, and more. It also includes an on-screen controller that offers play controls with a modern flat design.

mpv.net Features:

Very high degree of MPV compatibility; almost all MPV features are available

Great usability due to everything in the application being searchable

Customizable context menu defined in the same file as the key bindings (Screenshot, Defaults)

Searchable config dialog

Searchable input (key/mouse) binding editor

Configuration files that are easy to read and edit (Manual)

Searchable command palette to quickly find commands and keys

Extension API for .NET languages (C#, VB.NET, and F#)

Scripting API for Python, C#, Lua, JavaScript, and PowerShell

Language agnostic JSON IPC to control the player with external programs

If started from a PowerShell terminal, mpv.net will attach to the terminal and print status and debug output

OSD REPL

DXVA2 video decoding acceleration

OpenGL-based video output capable of features loved by videophiles, such as video scaling with popular high-quality algorithms, color management, frame timing, interpolation, HDR, and more

Search feature powered by Everything to find and play media

Extension to start mpv.net from Google Chrome

Extremely fast seek performance

Speedy startup performance, video is usually ready to play in less than a second

Usable as a video player, audio player, and image viewer with a wide range of supported formats

All decoders are built-in. No external codecs have to be installed

Setup and portable download options, setup is recommended but not required

Build-in media streaming via youtube-dl

File associations can be created by the setup and from the player

External audio and subtitle files can either be loaded manually or automatically

Screenshot feature with many options

File history feature to log time and filename

A-B loop feature

Watch later feature to save the position

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