Content is king, and video is today the king of content . That is why the cinnamatographic industry raises billions with a good film; YouTube is approaching Google as the main search engine and emerging platforms such as Vine, Vimeo or Dailymotion are going up as foam.
Among the most downloaded video content are undoubtedly the series, movies and music videos. That is why users spend looking for players for different devices , to fully enjoy the quality of the audiovisual they will appreciate.
A quality player is important because it allows you to download content in DVD or BlueRay format and play it as if you had the CD on one of these devices, greatly improving the experience when watching it. In this article we will present a list of the best video players for desktop and mobile .
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What kind of video formats are compatible with these video players for computer and smartphone?
These video players are constantly updated, allowing them to have support to include new formats in the future if necessary. That’s why you should not worry about the type of video you choose, since you can play them without problems.
Among the main formats accepted by the ones we will present on this list are:
MP4
It is one of the oldest video formats that are handled today, born in 1998 as an evolution of the typical MP3, which allows the reproduction of audio and video in a single single file, which revolutionized the industry at the time.
Also known as MPGE4 ( Moving Picture Experts Group ), this is an official format created by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). However, this was not the first existing video format, before there was the MPGE2, which was the same but only supported video qualities not exceeding 380px. In addition to supporting higher qualities, the MP4 does so by considerably reducing the file weight.
AVI
This is the most widely used format worldwide, both in the film and television industry and other members of the audiovisual sector. He is a veteran of the market since he was born in 1992 and since then he has remained in force thanks to the multiple updates of the same , which have allowed him to support the new HD qualities.
His initials are an acronym for Audio Video Interleave , which was created by Microsoft to compete against the physical DVD format that for the time was the most powerful. This included support for multiple audio channels (stereo) and integration of various codecs for audio and video. It is one of the most used formats on YouTube.
MKV
The MKV or Matroska Video, is a format that is presumably more powerful than the previous ones . Like the MP4, it allows you to integrate high-quality video and audio into a single file, without this having to weigh too much, in addition to this it allows you to integrate more audio tracks.
This one is relatively younger than the previous ones since it came to light in 2002 , but in little more than 15 years it has positioned itself as one of the best, being the most used in the Russian television industry .
FLV
This is a Flash video format that Macrosmedia created over a decade ago and would later be acquired by Adobe to integrate it into your Adobe Flash Player. There is not much to say about this since it is a bit limited and is intended to be played online.
MOV
This was for many years Apple’s star format for all its devices until it was replaced by the MP4. This is more limited than the previous one since it did not support great qualities in the past. Currently it does, but files usually weigh up to 40% more than in MP4, AVI or MKV.
In addition to these formats there is also the WMV that Microsoft launched for its Windows system in 1999, as well as other formats such as the DivX or the Xvid that are still used but to a lesser extent today. The fact is that the players that we will present to you can reproduce any of them without problems.
List of the top 10 video players and music for Windows 10 and 8 free and without ads
Windows is the most used operating system in the world and that is why it has the most options when choosing a good player for videos. If you have any questions, here is a list of the best options.
We remind you that this is not a top, so there is no order of better or worse, but a selection of good players that you can use at pleasure:
VLC media player
It will not be the first time you hear about this player since it is a true eminence. It is for many the best in the industry today, since despite being free, it is very powerful. First, it is compatible with all existing video formats, as well as audio formats .
It also has all the necessary drivers installed at the factory so that you can open a movie and play it to your liking as if it were a DVD. This company does not stop innovating and continuing to improve its player, which currently has support for VR 360 °, 4K and even 3D.
KM Player
One of the best players you’ll ever have on your computer is this simple but versatile KM Player. It does not have special functions like the VLC, but it complies perfectly because it has everything you need so you can enjoy the audiovisuals you download to the fullest.
To begin with, it has support for HD 4K and even 8K, being one of those that have best exploited this feature, without forgetting that you can play 3D content as if it were a cinema. In addition, it has all the necessary drivers to enable or disable subtitles or audio channels so you can change the language if the file allows it.
PotPlayer
This is a player pass that will let you watch videos in all existing formats today . It is a relatively new tool since it does not have many years in the market, but it has been enough to at least make itself known.
In this you can see content in 4K and even in 3D , so you don’t have to go to the cinema to enjoy the best of the best from the comfort of your computer. It is exclusive for Windows, specifically with versions 7 or higher in both 32bit and 64bit.
Media Player Classic
This was the second most powerful player on the internet just behind the VLC. Like this one, it has support for all HD formats and qualities . The problem with this is that for 2 years that has not been updated and its developers do not seem interested in doing so, so your end may be close.
Despite this, it is still one of the best alternatives because it retains interesting features such as its multitrack functions, or its drivers for opening DVD menus. Even if it stops updating, it may still work perfectly for a couple more years, although you will not be able to view content in 4K and 8K .
GOM Media Player
This is an innovative player that in addition to having support for all formats and qualities 4K or higher, it can also play virtual reality content 360 ° , being the best currently to do so.
So to exploit it to the fullest you will need good augmented reality glasses. Not only is it available for Windows, since there is also its version for Apple and its app for mobile devices. However, to view content in 4K you will have to pay your full license, since the free has this limitation .
ACG Player
It is much more than just a player since in addition to being able to play content in 4K , support all formats and have all the necessary drivers to change subtitle language and audio.
It has a video editor that although it is not the most powerful there is, it is quite useful to take your first steps in the world of audiovisual production l, without forgetting the wide variety of effects that it puts at your disposal. In addition, it is perfectly updated so you should not worry about changing it for a long time.
Kodi
This is the player that promises to change the way we consume our digital content in a short time. Actually it is a multimedia center that allows you to synchronize it with your YouTube, Spotify, Netflix and other streaming platforms so you can enjoy them from its interface or upload content to them.
In addition, it has a grid of free channels where you can enjoy all kinds of content; from football and basketball games, to completely free series and movies. Not to mention that it is compatible with 4K and the best audio qualities.
DivX Player
This is a player designed to have all the benefits of physical DVDs on your computer, being almost an emulator of the device needed to read them. So from it you can perform all kinds of wonders, from changing the subtitles and the audio language , to being able to watch a movie from a specific scene.
At the time it started being simply an isolated project, but currently it is the most used and Windows because in addition to being powerful, is completely free and free of invasive ads that spoil your user experience .
5K Player
A player that boasts image quality as we can see in its name. This was developed especially for Apple, and in fact it is in this system where each of its functions can be exploited to the fullest, but recently they released a version for Windows that has no waste.
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KMPLAYER
It is a player based on the open source VLC, so you could say that they are basically the same program , with slight changes in its interface that has little to do with its excellent functions. It is available for all current versions of Windows.
List of the 5 best video and audio players for MacOS computers in quality HD and 4K
In MacOS there is not as much variety as in Windows, but one thing if we can assure you, the most powerful players are in Apple and you will soon know why we think this. Without much more to say we present 5 players of high-definition audiovisual content.
5K player
We already talk about it but we limit ourselves a bit doing it in the Windows section because its real habitat is in Apple, where all its functions can be exploited to the fullest. To start, has support for AirPlay , which allows you to link your computer to your mobile and play content you have stored on it, which is a unique feature in many players. It goes without saying that you can play all existing formats in 4K and 8K qualities, but we will say it the same to make it clear .
QuickTime player
This is Apple’s basic player, but unlike the Windows Media Player (last update in 2009), this one is updated and every time they do it is to provide it with “steroids” that today allow you to play content in 4K UltraHD, as well as support with AirPlay so you can play content stored on your iPhone with total freedom. In addition, it is perfectly optimized to reduce energy consumption to the maximum without affecting the power of its functions, an ecological and very conscious decision.
MPlayerX
