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Description:
Video player

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.6.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: video player media electron cross-platform

Install: brew install --cask playback

About:
Playback is a minimalist, cross-platform video player designed for simplicity and ease of use. It allows users to drag and drop video files for immediate playback without complex library management. The tool is built on Electron, providing a clean interface focused purely on the viewing experience.

Key Features:

Drag-and-drop file loading
Minimalist user interface
Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Supports common video formats

Use Cases:

Quickly watching video files without importing them into a media library
A lightweight alternative to heavy media players like VLC for basic playback

Alternatives:

VLC – VLC is a full-featured media suite with extensive codec support and library management, whereas Playback focuses on a minimal, drag-and-drop experience.
IINA – IINA is a modern, native macOS player with advanced features, while Playback offers a simpler, cross-platform Electron-based interface.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 28, 2024 11:12am	1.6.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	d3e20199