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mpv

Command-line media player with GPU video decoding, high-quality scaling, and Lua scripting.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars25.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Commandline Media PlayerGpu Video DecodingMpv EngineDeveloper ToolsHdr Tone Mapping
Overview

Why consider mpv?

mpv is an open-source, lightweight command-line media player written in C. Featuring GPU-accelerated video decoding (Vulkan, OpenGL, D3D11), high-grade color management (HDR tone mapping), and embedded Lua scripting, mpv powers numerous desktop media players and transcoders.

Guided learning

Learn mpv by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of mpv

mpv provides high-precision audio and video playback with customizable keyboard bindings.

Quickstart

bash
1mpv video.mp4 --hwdec=auto

mpv is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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mpv FAQs

mpv is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

mpv is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

mpv is listed as an alternative to VLC. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.