The modern free media player for macOS

IINA for Mac

IINA for Mac

  -  103 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    IINA 1.4.1 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X 10.10 or later

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  • Filename

    IINA.v1.4.1.dmg

IINA for Mac is a free multimedia player for your Mac! IINA for Mac is born to be a modern macOS app, from its framework to the user interface.

It adopts the post-Yosemite design language of macOS and keeps up the pace of new technologies like Force Touch, Touch Bar, and Picture-in-Picture.

Written in the Swift programming language, IINA is free and open-sourced under the GPLv3 license.

Features

Dark Mode
It ships with a carefully crafted user interface for the macOS Mojave dark mode, which includes adjusted colors, icons and textures, providing a sleek and unified look.

Picture-in-Picture
It supports the native Picture-in-Picture mode, enables you to enjoy either local or online videos without being distracted.

Plays anything.
Powered by the open source media player mpv, the tool can play almost every media file you have. With the support of youtube-dl and web browser extensions, you can also play a variety of online streams in the app via one click.

How to Use
  • Open IINA after installation
  • Drag and drop video or audio files into the player
  • Use spacebar to play/pause, arrow keys to seek
  • Adjust subtitles, audio, and video from the control panel
  • Customize settings via Preferences in the IINA menu
  • Enable Picture-in-Picture from the playback menu
  • Use playlist to manage multiple media files
Alternatives

VLC Media Player – Free, open-source, and versatile.

Movist – Simple interface with advanced codec support.

Elmedia Player – Free media player for Mac.

5KPlayer – Supports 4K, AirPlay, and DLNA streaming.

MPV Player – Lightweight, powerful, and customizable.

Plex for Mac – Media server with streaming and organization tools.

Kodi – Media center with extensive plugin support.

More Features
  • Touch Bar
  • System Media Control
  • Customizable UI
  • Online Subtitles
  • Music Mode
  • Mouse & Trackpad Gestures
  • Thumbnail Preview
  • Plugin System
System Requirements

macOS 10.11 El Capitan or later

Apple Silicon or Intel-based Mac

64-bit processor

Minimum 2 GB RAM

Internet access for updates and online features

PROS
  • Modern interface with native macOS look
  • Supports almost all media formats
  • Picture-in-Picture and Touch Bar support
  • Advanced subtitle and playlist features
  • Open-source and actively updated
CONS
  • No DVD or Blu-ray menu support
  • May crash with uncommon codecs
  • High CPU usage with 4K videos
  • Limited streaming support
  • No built-in media library management
Note: Requires 64-bit processor.

Why is this app published on FileHorse? (More info)
  • IINA 1.4.1 Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

Fixed:
- Fix window resize behavior
- Fix a frame drawn with wrong aspect ratio after entering/exiting full screen
- Fix missing playlist context menu
- Fix delete current file shortcut doesn't work
- Fix manual stop doesn't close window
- Fix setting video aspect keybinding doesn't work
- Fix keycode translation when the key is
- Fix somestimes window shown on wrong display
- Fix wrong behavior regarding opening large remote files
- Fix plugin link fails if plugin directory does not exist

Improved:
- Set neutral value and tint prominence for sliders in quick setting panels for macOS 26
- Show loading window when opening a m3u file
- Remove the animation of the OSD progress bar
- Allow opening the same file in multiple windows
- Hide the "INFO" label in playlist by default