gridplayer
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
About gridplayer
GridPlayer is a VLC-based desktop player that plays multiple videos at the same time in a configurable grid layout. It supports video and audio formats supported by VLC and streaming URLs through streamlink and yt-dlp, with cookie support for streams that need login. Playlists can be saved with per-video position, volume, loops, and aspect ratio.
The number of simultaneous videos is limited by hardware. Installation options include Scoop on Windows, Flathub and AppImage on Linux, a DMG for Apple Silicon Macs, and installation with UV, which requires Python 3.10 or later and a separate VLC installation.
Key features
- Play multiple videos at once in configurable grid layout
- Play VLC-supported video and audio formats
- Open streaming URLs using streamlink and yt-dlp
- Skip marked YouTube segments with SponsorBlock
- Set loop fragments with frame precision
- Save playlists with per-video position, volume, and aspect ratio
Best for: People who need to watch and compare multiple videos side by side on a desktop computer.
Good for
- Available for Linux, Mac, and Windows
- Supports VLC formats and streaming URLs via streamlink and yt-dlp
- Saved playlists keep per-video position, volume, loops, and aspect ratio
Watch out for
- Number of simultaneous videos limited by hardware
- UV/Python install needs Python 3.10 or later and separate VLC installation
- macOS DMG is unsigned, targets Apple Silicon, and needs a manual exception
gridplayer at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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gridplayer FAQ
What is required to install GridPlayer with UV?
Python 3.10 or later and VLC installed on Windows and Mac, or the vlc package on Linux.
How do I open the macOS app if it is blocked?
Add an exception for an unsigned app. If macOS reports GridPlayer is damaged, run sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/GridPlayer.app in Terminal.
Can I change where settings and logs are stored?
Yes. Use gridplayer --user-data-dir PATH or set GP_USER_DATA_DIR. The command-line option takes precedence.
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