Frontends
The mpv wiki lists third-party applications that use mpv or libmpv, noting that projects may be unofficial or unmaintained.
About Frontends
This wiki page lists third-party programs that use mpv or libmpv, including GUI frontends and other tools for uses such as karaoke, video conversion, DLNA rendering, and stream viewing.
The projects are unofficial and not necessarily supported by mpv. The page states it is not a list of recommendations, that many projects target niche uses or are unmaintained, and that no mpv frontend is officially recommended.
Key features
- Lists third-party GUI frontends built on mpv or libmpv
- Separates media player frontends from other mpv-based utilities
- Notes platform or use focus, such as Android, macOS, or IPTV
- Includes examples for DLNA rendering, karaoke, and video conversion
- Allows anyone to add a project by editing the wiki
Best for: People seeking community-built players or tools that use mpv for playback.
Good for
- Gives visibility to smaller third-party projects
- Covers both general players and specialized uses in one list
- Notes platform focus for many listed applications
Watch out for
- Projects are unofficial and not necessarily supported by mpv
- Many listed projects target niche uses or are unmaintained
- No mpv GUI frontend is officially recommended
Frontends at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, macOS
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for Media Players & Servers
Frontends alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
The mpv wiki catalogs user scripts that add functionality to the player, with installation locations for different systems.
Play media from the command line with mpv, which supports a wide range of formats, codecs, and subtitles.
Use MPC-HC to play video and audio on Windows, with support for third-party filters in this free, open-source project.
Open source
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Frontends FAQ
Is there an officially recommended mpv frontend?
No. The page states there is no mpv GUI frontend officially recommended by the developers.
Are the listed applications supported by mpv?
No. They are unofficial third-party projects which are not necessarily directly supported by mpv.
Can I add my own project to the list?
Yes. Anyone can add their own project by editing the wiki.
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