SMPlayer
SMPlayer is a free, open-source video and audio media player built on the MPlayer backend. It plays a wide range of formats including MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, WebM, MPEG and DVD content. Notable features include the ability to remember playback position and settings for each file, a built-in audio equalizer, subtitle support, speed controls and a customizable interface with skin themes. It is available for Windows, Linux and macOS, though macOS is less actively maintained than the other platforms.
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1 suggestionSMPlayer's macOS build has a native Apple Silicon (arm64) version available, as confirmed in version 25.6.0 and later by the VideoHelp download page. However, the macOS port is the least actively developed of SMPlayer's three platforms, and multiple users report stability issues on Apple Silicon Macs—particularly crashes when playing MKV files, subtitle sync problems, and launch failures after updates. If you want to try the latest native build, the official SMPlayer site offers version 25.6.0 with a dedicated "Mac Silicon ARM" download. That said, given the known reliability issues and the relative neglect of macOS development, you may find VLC Media Player to be a more stable and better-maintained alternative. VLC is free, handles the same formats without the Apple Silicon friction, runs natively, and has no reported compatibility problems on M-series Macs. If you prefer to stick with SMPlayer, be prepared for occasional troubleshooting and consider VLC as a fallback if you experience crashes.
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