MPlayerX for Mac

MPlayerX is an open-source project under GPLv2, which aims to be the most powerful, beautiful, easy to use multimedia player on Mac OS X.

By taking advantage of mplayer and ffmpeg-mt, MPlayerX for Mac is able to decode almost any format of files on your computer.



And even FullHD contents, the playback goes smoothly. Catching up with the latest technology Apple has disclosed, Multi-Touch, the app will dance on your fingers, no mouse, no keyboard short-cuts.

Inspired by QuickTime X, MPlayerX for macOS has the simply, black interface, and in-frame minimal controls. All of those helps users to focus on the contents, rather than the software itself.

⚠️ Note: This product is not developed anymore and might not function properly.

Features and Highlights

All in one. One for all
Just drop anything to it, the tool will give you a clear and smooth playback. The app is armed by FFmpeg and MPlayer, which means it could handle any media format in the world without extra plug-ins or codec packages.

Dance on your fingers
Pinch, tap or swipe, the program provides you the easiest way to control the playback. Don't have to remember the keyboard shortcuts or move the cursor among the buttons, the app will follow your gestures.

Any subtitle you watch
The app will detect and convert the encoding method of the subtitle file automatically and seamlessly. Not only Latins but also Eastern Asian languages, Arabic, Hebrew are well handled too.

1-Click for Online Video
The tool seamlessly plays your favorite in youtube, Vimeo, and many others.

No play-list? Not really necessary
As long as the file names are numbered in any guessable pattern, the app could find the next episode in the same folder for you.

Enjoy your home theater system
Plug your SPDIF cable, MPlayer X will recognize it automatically and output the raw DTS/AC3 stream. No more extra settings.

Apple Remote support
Keep relaxing in your couch, Apple Remote controls your MPX. It also supports Remote Buddy and Sofa Control.



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.

IINA – Modern Mac-style player with gesture controls.

MPV Player – Lightweight, powerful, and customizable.

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

Kodi – Media center with extensive plugin support.

PROS

• Lightweight and Fast – Minimal system resource usage.
• Wide Format Support – Plays almost any media file.
• Smooth Playback – Hardware acceleration support.
• Gesture Controls – Intuitive trackpad gestures.
• Minimalist UI – Clean, distraction-free interface.

CONS

• No Longer Updated – Development has stopped.
• MacOS Compatibility Issues – May not work on new versions.
• Potential Adware Risks – Some installers bundle unwanted software.
• Limited Customization – Fewer advanced settings.
• No Official Support – No help for troubleshooting

Note: Requires 64-bit processor.