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24 alternativesQMPlay2
QMPlay2 plays video and audio in many formats and codecs, according to its repository description.
About QMPlay2
QMPlay2 is a video and audio player that plays all formats supported by FFmpeg, plus Audio CD, raw files and chiptunes. It includes a YouTube browser with configurable audio and video quality priorities, spherical view on OpenGL and Vulkan outputs, and optional hardware video decoding.
Hardware acceleration is disabled by default and must be enabled in settings. YouTube playback requires external yt-dlp software, which the player downloads automatically.
Key features
- Plays all video and audio formats supported by FFmpeg
- Supports Audio CD, raw files and chiptunes
- YouTube browser with adjustable quality priorities
- Spherical view on OpenGL and Vulkan video outputs
- Hardware video decoding via Vulkan Video, CUVID, DXVA2, VA-API, VideoToolBox
- Works with Streamlink using player command-line options
Best for: People who want an open-source player for FFmpeg-supported files, Audio CDs, and YouTube content.
Good for
- Plays all formats supported by FFmpeg, plus Audio CD, raw files and chiptunes
- Includes YouTube browser with configurable audio and video quality priorities
- Supports multiple hardware decoding methods across Windows, Linux/BSD and macOS
Watch out for
- Hardware acceleration is disabled by default and requires manual setup
- YouTube videos do not work without external yt-dlp software
- VideoToolBox does not support deinterlacing
QMPlay2 at a glance
- Website
- github.com/zaps166/QMPlay2
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- 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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QMPlay2 FAQ
How does YouTube playback work in QMPlay2?
YouTube videos require external yt-dlp software, which QMPlay2 downloads automatically. It can be removed from settings.
How do I enable hardware acceleration?
It is disabled by default. Enable it in Settings -> Playback settings by moving a hardware-accelerated decoder to the top of the decoders list and applying settings.
How do I watch spherical videos?
On OpenGL and Vulkan video outputs, press Ctrl+3 or enable it from Playback -> Video filters -> Spherical view.
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