SMPlayer

By Mark Wilson

SMPlayer is primarily a video player, but it can also be used to listen to music and other audio tracks. It supports a huge range of file formats out of the box, and includes a handy feature that means it remembers where you are in a video even when you close it down.

In addition to files stored on your hard drive, SMPlayer can be used to play YouTube video – but that’s just the very beginning. There’s support for subtitles, a graphic equalizer, a screenshot tool, adjustable playback speed, customizable playlists, subtitles, the option of using skins and much more.

One of the key problems with media players – and video in general – is the sheer number of codecs required to ensure broad compatibility. SMPlayer has a huge number of codecs built in which means you’re very unlikely to find a file that it won’t play (its developers make the bold claim that it “can play virtually all video and audio formats”).

The same goes for subtitles. If you’re playing a video and need a little help with the dialogue, you can perform a subtitle search from right within the app – no more scouring the internet.

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Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac