KPlayer 1.3.0 Update

Update

• Added aspect ratio preservation when resizing from a window edge
• Changed shortcut settings to assign keys for each action
• Refined recovery after graphics errors in some environments
• Added selection of multiple playlist items by dragging across empty space
• Centered value labels on settings sliders
• Added shortcuts for changing the display size
• Added a shortcut for rotating the display
• Changed subtitle color selection to use a clickable color box
• Added playlist search
• Fixed the edge scrolling direction when moving playlist items
• Fixed seeking and volume adjustment failures in some locales

• 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.

Website

• KPlayer: https://kplayer.kilho.net

History

• Version 1.2.2 (2026/10/20)
  • Fixed the window growing on each launch after being moved between monitors with different scaling
  • Added settings to assign actions to the mouse back and forward buttons
  • Changed the screenshot folder field to expand with the path and browse button when selected
• Version 1.2.0 (2026/10/19)
  • Fixed the Always on Top state changing after switching apps or closing Settings
  • Fixed video duration appearing one second longer than the actual length
  • Fixed playback crashes in some environments
  • Fixed an error when closing the program after playback
  • Prevented crashes when adding deeply nested folders to the list
• Version 1.1.7 (2026/10/16)
  • Fixed previous videos retaining memory after switching to the next video on some systems
  • Reduced memory usage when previewing 4K AV1 videos on some systems
  • Added a spinning LP with a circular title display when playing music without cover art
  • Fixed a brief white window appearing immediately after launch on some Windows 11 systems
  • Changed opening an associated file to replace the existing playlist with the opened files
  • Added playback progress to the taskbar button
  • Added file name search to the playlist window
• Version 1.1.6 (2026/10/08)
  • 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

License

• KPlayer is open-source software.
• You can use it freely without restrictions on location, whether at home, at the office, in a government office, or 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 the office, 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 is completely free of ads and adware. No unwanted programs are installed along with 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 using drag and drop.

Related Links

• Program source: https://github.com/newkilho/KPlayer
• Update announcement: https://kilho.top/archives/notice/2940