smplayer ☆

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Description:
Media player with built-in codecs

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 25.6.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: media-player video mpv mplayer gui multimedia

Install: brew install --cask smplayer

About:
SMPlayer is a comprehensive front-end for MPlayer and MPV, providing a graphical interface to control video playback. It offers full support for subtitles, video and audio filters, and equalizer controls. Its main value proposition is delivering a feature-rich media playback experience without requiring users to memorize complex command-line arguments.

Key Features:

Multi-engine support for MPlayer and MPV
Advanced subtitle management and filtering
YouTube integration and streaming
Configurable keyboard shortcuts and skins
Automatic resume playback feature

Use Cases:

Playing local video files with advanced subtitle customization
Streaming YouTube videos directly within the player interface
Configuring custom video filters for specific media types

Alternatives:

IINA – Modern native macOS player with similar features but stricter OS integration
VLC – More widely used but with a different interface philosophy and codec handling

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