SMPlayer 25.6.0 Freeware Media Player

SMPlayer is a free, open-source media player with built-in codecs that can play virtually all video and audio formats without the need to install additional codec packs. Once installed, it’s ready to handle a wide range of file types, including mpv, avi, mp4, mkv, mov, divx, h.264, ogm, vob, 3gp, asf, wmv, mp3, ogg, and many more. Whether you’re watching a high-definition movie, streaming online videos, or playing a local audio file, SMPlayer ensures smooth, high-quality playback every time.

Developed as a graphical user interface (GUI) for the award-winning MPlayer engine, SMPlayer brings the power of one of the most capable playback engines to an easy-to-use, customizable interface. Users can personalize the look and feel of the player by selecting from multiple skins and icon themes, making it suitable for both casual viewers and advanced users who appreciate fine control over their media experience.

A key feature that sets SMPlayer apart is its ability to remember playback settings for every file you play. If you pause or close a video midway, SMPlayer automatically saves your progress, including the exact playback position, audio track, subtitles, and volume settings. When you return to the same file, everything resumes just as you left it an invaluable feature for users who frequently watch long movies or series.

Beyond standard playback, SMPlayer includes a robust set of advanced tools and features designed to enhance media enjoyment and control. It integrates built-in YouTube video search and playback, allowing you to browse and play online videos directly from within the player without needing a web browser. It also supports automatic subtitle downloads, helping you find and sync subtitles in multiple languages from OpenSubtitles.org with a single click.

The player offers extensive customization options, including adjustable subtitle appearance (font, size, color), multiple audio track selection for formats like MKV and DVD, and mouse wheel seeking for quick navigation. A built-in video equalizer lets you fine-tune brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and gamma to achieve the perfect visual quality for every video. For those who want more control, SMPlayer provides playback speed adjustment, letting you watch videos in slow motion or at up to 4x speed, as well as various audio and video filters such as deinterlacing, denoise, postprocessing, and even a karaoke mode that removes vocals from music tracks.

SMPlayer also includes precise tools for synchronizing audio and subtitles, ensuring that sound and text match perfectly even when playing files with inconsistent timing. Playlist management is another strong feature you can enqueue multiple files, play them in sequence, enable auto-repeat, or shuffle them for a dynamic playback experience. Every function can be easily configured through a clear and intuitive preferences dialog, allowing users to fine-tune performance, interface behavior, and playback options.

In addition to these powerful playback features, SMPlayer supports streaming over HTTP, FTP, and various other protocols, making it versatile enough to handle both local and online content. It can also play DVDs, VCDs, and even encrypted discs, further expanding its compatibility range. With support for more than 20 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese it’s accessible to users worldwide.

SMPlayer is available for Windows , Mac and Linux platforms, ensuring cross-platform flexibility. Distributed under the GPL license, it remains completely free to use, modify, and share, supported by an active open-source community that continues to enhance its functionality and stability.

Beyond basic playback, SMPlayer provides a full suite of advanced tools and options designed for both casual viewers and power users:

• Built-in YouTube support: Search, stream, and play YouTube videos directly from within the player.

• Automatic subtitle downloads: Instantly find and download subtitles from OpenSubtitles.org.

• Configurable subtitles: Customize font, color, and size for optimal readability.

• Audio track selection: Choose between multiple audio tracks in AVI, MKV, or DVD files.

• Mouse wheel seeking: Quickly move forward or backward with the mouse wheel.

• Video equalizer: Adjust brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and gamma levels in real time.

• Playback speed control: Watch videos in slow motion or at up to 4x speed.

• Audio and subtitle synchronization: Manually adjust delays for perfect sync.

• Playlist support: Create and manage playlists with options for repeat and shuffle.

• Video and audio filters: Apply effects such as deinterlace, postprocessing, denoise, and even karaoke (voice removal).

• Advanced playback options: Choose different demuxers or codecs, fine-tune performance, and customize nearly every aspect of playback.

• Multilingual interface: Available in more than 20 languages, including Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese.

• Cross-platform: Runs smoothly on both Windows and Linux systems.

• Open-source and free: Distributed under the GPL license, giving users freedom to use, modify, and share.

Supported Input Formats

• (S)VCD, DVD (including encrypted)

• MPEG-1/2 (ES/PS/PES/VOB)

• AVI, ASF/WMV/WMA

• QT/MOV/MP4, RealAudio/RealVideo

• Ogg/OGM, Matroska, NUT, NSV

• VIVO, FLI, NuppelVideo, yuv4mpeg

• FILM (.cpk), RoQ, PVA

• Streaming via HTTP/FTP, RTP/RTSP, MMS/MMST, MPST, SDP

• TV capture and recording

• CDRwin’s .bin image files

Supported Video and Audio Codecs

• Video: MPEG-1/2/4 (DivX, Xvid), H.264, WMV7/8/9, RealVideo, Sorenson, Cinepak, QuickTime codecs, DV, 3ivx, Indeo, VIVO, MJPEG, HuffYUV, and more.

• Audio: MP3, AC3, E-AC3, DTS, AAC, WMA, RealAudio, QuickTime audio (ALAC, QDM2, Qclp), Ogg Vorbis, PCM, ADPCM, GSM, and several legacy formats.