mpv
Apple Silicon version latest seen at v0.41.0-dev-g41f6a6450 · Reported by 5 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (4):
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mpv is a free, open-source media player known for its command-line-first design and powerful playback features. It plays virtually all video and audio formats without requiring additional codec installations, supports network streams, DVDs, and Blu-rays (with appropriate libraries), and offers extensive customisation through configuration files and command-line options. Power users appreciate mpv for its speed, minimal resource footprint, scripting capabilities via Lua, and precise playback controls. The app is maintained by a community of developers and is available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows, and Linux.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of mpv has been confirmed running on real Macs. Anyone still on an older Intel-only build under Rosetta should update to the latest version, which will deliver noticeably better performance and reduced CPU usage during playback. Since mpv is open-source and community-maintained, builds are available from the official mpv.io website or through package managers like Homebrew (which automatically serves the appropriate architecture). Simply updating to the latest release ensures you are running the native build.
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