KPlayer (1.0.0) has been updated.
Update
- Version 1.0.0 (2026/09/13)
- Added faster file and folder access from the start screen, right click menu, and Ctrl+O
- Improved file opening to easily find and play 38 media formats
- Improved file associations and icons so major media files are ready immediately after installation
- Prevented launch issues affecting some users when required components were missing
- Added customizable mouse actions and keyboard shortcuts
- Powerful playback based on LibMPV
- Supports major video formats, including MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, and ASF
- Add entire files and folders
- Reorder items by dragging them in the list
- Repeat and shuffle playback
- Add files instantly by dragging and dropping them
- Resize the window freely by dragging its edges (minimum 384×216)
Website
- KPlayer: https://kplayer.kilho.net
History
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Version 1.0.0 (2026/09/13)
- Added faster file and folder access from the start screen, right click menu, and Ctrl+O
- Improved file opening to easily find and play 38 media formats
- Improved file associations and icons so major media files are ready immediately after installation
- Prevented launch issues affecting some users when required components were missing
- Added customizable mouse actions and keyboard shortcuts
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Version 0.9.9 (2026/09/11)
- Added customizable mouse controls for clicks, double clicks, the middle button, and the mouse wheel
- Added custom keyboard shortcuts for 29 essential player actions
- Improved automatic subtitle language selection based on each user’s environment
- Added an Always on Top button directly to the player window
- Improved an issue where subtitles could disappear after changing settings for some users
- Improved mouse wheel scrolling in the settings window for some environments
- Improved an issue where the screenshot folder window could appear behind other windows for some users
- Simplified the settings screen and made screenshot options easier to understand
- Added detailed subtitle styling for fonts, colors, bold text, outlines, shadows, position, and alignment
- Improved an issue where subtitle position could move when using the mouse
- Added quick screen size options for original size, full screen, and stretched full screen
- Added startup window options to keep the last size, fit the video, or launch in full screen
- Improved window position and size saving between sessions
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Version 0.9.8 (2026/09/05)
- Fixed an issue that prevented settings from being saved correctly for some users.
- Streamlined internal operations for a smoother and more reliable experience.
- Improved network responsiveness for faster and more stable performance.
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Version 0.9.7 (2026/08/28)
- Drop files onto the main window to replace the playlist and play instantly, or onto the playlist window to add them
- Increasing the volume while muted now automatically restores sound
- Significantly improved startup speed for some network drive environments
- Added much faster and smoother bulk media importing
- Added a new TAB key panel for instant access to file details and live playback information
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Version 0.9.6 (2026/08/13)
- Fixed an issue where dragged and dropped files would not start playing immediately
- Expanded multi-language support for a more convenient experience
Related links
- Source code: https://github.com/newkilho/KPlayer
- Update notice: https://kilho.top/archives/notice/2940
License
- KPlayer is open-source software.
- You can use it freely anywhere, including at companies, at home, in government offices, and at schools.
- You are free to distribute it anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is KPlayer free?
Yes, KPlayer is free to use anywhere, including at home, at companies, in government offices, and at schools. - Which video formats does it support?
It supports major media formats, including MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, ASF, and MP3. - Does it include ads or adware?
No, KPlayer contains no ads or adware. No unwanted programs are installed alongside it. - Is it open source?
Yes, KPlayer is distributed as open-source software. You can inspect the source code, and the program is developed transparently. - Can I add multiple files at once?
Yes, you can add multiple files or folders to the playlist at once by dragging and dropping them.
