PotPlayer

1.7.22316 Video player app for Windows

Sven Sorensen

Lightweight and feature-rich media player that supports various formats and offers advanced playback settings.

Freeware audio playing software download, reviewed by Sven Sørensen
Visually appealing and easy to use - Screenshot of PotPlayer
Supporting a large variety of formats - Screenshot of PotPlayer
2D and 3D video player - Screenshot of PotPlayer
A powerful media player for multiple formats - Screenshot of PotPlayer
Excellent choice for playing music and videos - Screenshot of PotPlayer
Lets you listen to music and watch videos locally stored on your PC - Screenshot of PotPlayer
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Interesting and intuitive media player supporting all of the popular video and multimedia codecs and formats.

PotPlayer is one of those video players which includes a lot of functionality that one doesn't usually expect.

As a video player, PotPlayer is somewhat useful, includes many features and plays virtually any type of media file that you want to chuck at it. Regardless of quality or size, PotPlayer manages to play it back on your PC without worrying about which codecs or codec packs you may have installed.

Not only does PotPlayer include support for most types of multimedia types, but it also manages to play them back without a huge effect on CPU or memory usage. Another thing which this video player does it remembers where you last stopped on a movie, allowing you to continue watching something which was interrupted.

PotPlayer is fully customizable and allows users to view any type of subtitle format. It supports video and audio media.

In the end, if you're looking for an alternative to programs like GOM or VLC Media Player, this media player fits in nicely and generally exceeds expectations.

Features of PotPlayer

  • 3D Support: Experience 3D videos with a variety of 3D modes and watching movies on different devices.
  • Advanced Video: Ability to set brightness, contrast and saturation, as well as video frameskip and sound synchronization.
  • Audio Control: Fine-tune audio output with built-in equalizer and reverb settings.
  • Audio Effects: Utilize advanced audio effects such as Karaoke and Voice Removal.
  • Bookmarks: Save and access bookmarks at any time to jump to favorite scenes.
  • Broadcast Streaming: Stream video content over the Internet with built-in broadcasting capabilities.
  • Built-in Codecs: No need to download additional codecs for different media formats.
  • Capture Capabilities: Record video, audio and screenshots with ease.
  • Customizable Interface: Change the color and style of the interface to match personal preferences.
  • GPU Acceleration: Utilize GPU hardware acceleration to speed up video and audio decoding and playback.
  • Multi-format Playback: Support for Blu-ray, DVD, AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV and over 50 other media formats.
  • Picture-in-Picture: View multiple videos in different sizes at the same time.
  • Playlist Editor: Create and save playlists for easy organization of media files.
  • Skins: Personalize the player with a variety of skins available for download.
  • Subtitle Support: Displays subtitles from multiple sources with adjustable font and color.

Compatibility and License

PotPlayer is provided under a freeware license on Windows from video players with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.7.22316 is the latest version last time we checked.

Is PotPlayer for Windows 10?

Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

Other operating systems: The latest PotPlayer version from 2024 is also available for Android. These are often available from the app store.


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  1. PotPlayer Download
  2. Free Video Players
  3. Audio Playing Software
  4. Software for Windows 10
  5. 64-bit downloads
PotPlayer has been picked by our editors as very good.
PotPlayer has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested PotPlayer 1.7.22316 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.