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KPlayer 1.1.6 Update
Update
- Reduced excessive resource usage during video playback on affected systems
- Added frame previews when hovering over the progress bar with an on / off option in settings
- Improved language selection with automatic detection / nine languages, immediate application and matching default subtitle language
- Changed the playback time display to a digital clock style
- Fixed default subtitle visibility settings not applying when playing the next file
- Prevented duplicate shortcut assignments from clearing existing settings and added a message identifying the assigned action
- Fixed invisible or obscured playlist controls and improved window placement to remember its position and stay within the screen
- Plays many media formats right away, with no extra codecs to install.
- Hardware acceleration keeps high-resolution video smooth.
- Ready to use as soon as it is installed, and it stays light and fast.
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History
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Version 1.1.5 (2026/10/03)
- Fixed unexpected program exits during subtitle switching and other playback actions
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Version 1.1.4 (2026/09/29)
- Added convenient options to play files in the running window or add them to its playlist
- Added automatic discovery and playback of the next media files in the same folder
- Improved multi-file opening to start smoothly from the first selected file
- Improved playlist scrollbar stability for users affected by visual shaking
- Fixed an issue where volume normalization might remain active with certain settings
- Refined the settings screen for a cleaner and faster experience
- Simplified screen size options to 50%, 100%, 150%, and 200%
- Enhanced overall stability and compatibility with modern environments
- Added automatic external subtitle detection based on video names and folders
- Added drag and drop support for applying subtitle files during playback
- Fixed subtitle display and playback issues affecting some users when loading subtitle files
- Improved SMI subtitle compatibility for files that were not automatically displayed in some cases
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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
License
- KPlayer is open-source software.
- You can use it freely anywhere, including at home, at work, in government offices, and at school.
- 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 work, in government offices, and at school.
- 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 unnecessary programs are installed along with it.
- Is it open source?
Yes, KPlayer is distributed as open-source software. You can review the source code, and the software 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.
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