iina ☆
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Description:
Free and open-source media player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.4.2,164@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @iina_player  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: media-player video macos mpv open-source
Install: brew install --cask iina
About:
IINA is a modern media player built on mpv, designed exclusively for macOS. It features a native, minimalistic user interface that integrates seamlessly with the operating system. The player leverages powerful video rendering engines to deliver high-quality playback performance for various media formats.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS design with Touch Bar and trackpad support
  • Powerful core based on mpv for high-performance playback
  • Extensive customization options via JSON configs
  • Built-in support for online streaming and YouTube
Use Cases:
  • Playing high-resolution 4K/8K video files
  • Streaming media from network protocols or URLs
  • Viewing subtitles with advanced customization
Alternatives:
  • VLC – VLC is cross-platform and uses its own libraries, whereas IINA offers a strictly native macOS experience with a more modern UI.
  • QuickTime Player – QuickTime is native but supports fewer formats; IINA offers broader codec support and advanced playback controls.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 17, 2026 7:13pm 1.4.2,164 0 VERSION_BUMP b2aa4d3a
Sep 15, 2025 12:19pm 1.4.0,158 0 VERSION_BUMP a0595b77
Sep 15, 2025 7:09am 1.4.0,158 0 VERSION_BUMP f0f8dd80
Jan 1, 2024 1:19pm 1.3.4,140 0 VERSION_BUMP f3a3a6cf
Jul 9, 2023 6:07pm 1.3.2,135 0 VERSION_BUMP 0eed6ea4
Jul 9, 2023 12:56am 1.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ab6a83f
Jul 8, 2023 11:31am 1.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 2347deb0
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