Playback speed can be set for 2x, 4x or slow motion. A simple mouse scroll forward or backward could easily seek through the video. Another useful feature is an inbuilt subtitle search engine that searches database for matching subtitles for the video in different languages.ĭon’t even think of installing additional codecs – SMPlayer, which is based on MPlayer, has all that it takes to play almost any video file. The subtitles are fully customizable and includes the font, position, color etc and can be synched with the audio. Probably the best feature of SMPlayer is it remembers every tweak done for each individual video file you play like playback position, customized subtitles, contrast, volume etc. It would have been good if the player supported a skinnable GUI. There are useful tooltips not just in the main interface, but even in the preferences menu. There is an explorer styled menu at the top providing access to almost all the options and a compact mode that shreds the player from all buttons for minimalistic loving users.Ī toolbar with icons is available at the top for the most commonly used functions that include selecting audio and subtitle tracks, and below the video display area it has the standard navigation menu. Not only does this open source media player encompass major audio and video codecs, it is also highly portable, light, stable, and available in a number of languages.Ĭlean and neatly organized, the interface is pleasing and intuitive with different styles and customizable colorful buttons. It differentiates itself from the competition, thanks to its extensive features by maintaining its ease of use.
SMPlayer, a front-end for award winning MPLayer, joins the list of best free media player.
Great playback quality, light and portable, remember playback position, online subtitle search and YouTube browser, Karaoke effects, highly customizable and support nearly every format.ĭVD menus seem experimental, no icon library for supported file formats, no playback controls from Windows’ taskbar.