mpv.net
mpv.net is a Windows graphical front end for the mpv media player. It keeps mpv configuration, scripting and command-line options available behind a desktop interface.
About mpv.net
mpv.net is a graphical front end for the mpv media player that runs on Windows. It is built on libmpv and is designed to be compatible with mpv, so most mpv features are available through a desktop interface. The official mpv manual applies to mpv.net, and differences are documented in the mpv.net manual.
The interface includes customizable color themes, a searchable config editor, and a searchable shortcut editor. Users can also run mpv's command-line interface, use Lua and JavaScript scripting, and use a .NET extension API. Built-in media streaming requires yt-dlp to be installed separately.
Key features
- Modern graphical interface with customizable color themes
- Searchable config editor as an alternative to editing config files by hand
- Searchable input shortcut editor and global keyboard shortcuts
- Lua and JavaScript scripting, plus an extension API for .NET languages
- Video output with high-quality scaling, color management, interpolation and HDR
- Built-in decoders, so external codecs do not have to be installed
Best for: Windows users who want a graphical interface for mpv while keeping access to its configuration, scripting and command-line options.
Good for
- Based on libmpv and designed to be compatible with almost all mpv features
- Open source under the GPL-2.0 license
- Built-in decoders mean external codecs do not have to be installed
Watch out for
- Available for Windows only
- Built-in media streaming requires yt-dlp to be installed
- Some behavior differs from mpv and is documented in the separate mpv.net manual
mpv.net at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Last checked
- Oct 8, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 8, 2026
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mpv.net FAQ
Which platform does mpv.net run on?
mpv.net is a media player for Windows.
Does mpv.net need external codecs installed?
No. It uses built-in decoders, so external codecs do not have to be installed.
Do I need to install anything for media streaming?
Yes. Built-in media streaming requires yt-dlp to be installed.
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