Compare the Top Media Players as of November 2025

What are Media Players?

Media players, also known as video players, are software applications that enable users to play a wide range of video, audio, image, and media file formats. Third party media players and video players typically offer a wider range of features and file format compatibility than default media players. Compare and read user reviews of the best Media Players currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    QuickTime
    Want to quickly edit a movie? QuickTime Player lets you make common movie edits like trim, rearrange and rotate. You can also split a movie into multiple clips and manipulate each one individually. Need a quick way to show someone how to do something on a Mac, or maybe just show another person what you’re seeing on your screen? Create a recording of your entire screen or select just a portion of it. Maybe you want to brag about getting a new high score in a game on your iPhone or use the camera on your iPad to record a movie. You can capture exactly what you’re seeing on your device and save it as a movie file on your Mac. QuickTime is also available for Windows, and offers audio recording features.
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