KMPlayer (64-bit)

KMPlayer (short for "K-Multimedia Player") is a versatile multimedia player program for Windows 11/10 that strives to provide users with a seamless and personalized media playback experience. KMPlayer 64-bit, developed by Pandora TV, supports a wide range of music and video formats, allowing users to enjoy their media material without the need for additional codecs. 

Highlights

• It can play any high-quality video, including 4K, 8K, UHD, and 60FPS. 
• Supports several media file formats. 
• AVI, MPEG, TS, MKV, MP4, WEBM, MOV, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, OGM, RM, WMV, MP3, and more. 
• Equipped with high-quality video renderer. 
• Downloading videos from YouTube, Instagram, and Daily Motion. 
• Upgraded music player. 
• Optimized for low-end PCs using hardware acceleration function 
• Capture video in the preferred format, including GIF. 

Features 

KMPlayer 64X supports a wide number of formats, including popular ones such as MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, FLAC, MP3, and more. This comprehensive compatibility ensures that consumers can play their media files without the need for codec installations. 
The software has a customizable user interface, allowing users to tailor their playback experience. Users can select from several skins, themes, and color schemes to suit their needs. 
It includes built-in subtitle support, making it easier to watch foreign-language content. Users can customize subtitle synchronization, style, and font settings to improve their viewing experience. 
360-Degree Video Playback: Users who own VR headsets or are interested in immersive content can enjoy 360-degree video playback, which provides an interesting and panoramic viewing experience. 
Internal Codec: It includes its internal codec, which ensures seamless playback even for high-resolution videos. This eliminates the need for users to seek and install additional codecs. 

User Interface 

KMPlayer's user interface is sleek and modern, with a straightforward layout that promotes use. The basic playback controls are displayed, and the customizable features, such as skins and themes, are simple to find and use. The interface is user-friendly and free of extraneous clutter, making it appropriate for both novice and experienced users. 

Installation & Setup 

The process of installing the application is basic. Users can get the software from the official website or reputable sites such as FileSalad and launch the installer. The installation wizard walks users through the necessary processes, such as determining the installation location and selecting extra components. During the setup process, the software also allows you to associate file formats with KMPlayer. 

How To Use?

• To open media, launch KMPlayer and click the "Open File" button. Navigate to the location of your media file and pick it to play. 
• To alter the user interface, navigate to the "Preferences" or "Settings" area. You can choose from a variety of skins, color schemes, and playback settings. 
• Subtitle Management: When watching a video, right-click on the playback screen and select "Subtitle". From here, you can load and change subtitles as necessary. 
• 360-Degree Playback: To view 360-degree videos, open the video file and use your mouse to click and drag on the playback screen to create a panoramic view. 

Pricing

KMPlayer is available for FREE, offering a range of features for multimedia playback.

System Requirements

Recommended
Windows 10/11 64-bit or 32-bit, Direct X 9 or higher and 150Mb of installation space required;
    
Minimum
Windows Vista 32-bit, Direct X 9 or higher, and 150Mb of installation space required;

Supported formats of KMPlayer

Video Formats
3G2, .3GP, .3GP2, .3GPP, .AMV, .ASF, .AVI, .AVS, .DIVX, .EVO, .F4V, .FLV, .GVI, .HDMOV, .IFO, .K3G, .M2T, .M2TS, .MKV, .MK3D, .MOV, .MP2V, .MP4, .MPE, .MPEG, .MPG, .MPV2, .MQV, .MTS, .MTV, .NSV, .OGM, .OGV, .QT, .RM, .RMVB, .RV, .SKM, .TP, .TPR, .TS, .VOB, .WEBM, .WM, .WMP, .WMV

Audio Formats
A52, .AAC, .AC3, .AIF, .AIFC, .AIFF, .ALAC, .AMR, .APE, .AU, .CDA, .DTS, .FLA, .FLAC, .M1A, .M2A, .M4A, .M4B, .M4P, .MID, .MKA, .MP1, .MP2, .MP3, .MPA, .MPC, .MPP, .MP+, .NSA, .OFR, .OFS, .OGA, .OGG, .RA, .SND, .SPX, .TTA, .WAV, .WAVE, .WMA, .WV

Subtitle Formats
ASS, .IDX, .LRC, .MKS, .PSB, .RT, .S2K, .SMI, .SMIL, .SRT, .SSA, .SSF, .SUB, .TXT, .USF, .SUP

Playlist Formats
ASX, .CUE, .KPL, .M3U, .M3U8, .PLS, .RAR, .RMP, .WAX, .WMX, .WVX, .ZIP

Built-in Codecs
H264, VC1, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MSMPEG4, VP8, WMV3, WMV12, MJPEG, THEORA, FLASH, VP6, SVQ, H261, H263, INDEO, CAMTASIA, FRAPS, HUFFYUV, QTRLE, DVVIDEO, BINK, SMACKVID, RV34, LAGARITH, CINEPAK, ZLIB, RPZA, JPEG2000, VMNC, FLIC, G2M, ICOD, HEVC, VP9, VP7, H264MVC

Supported Languages
한국어, English, 日本語, 中文(简体), 中文(繁體), indonesian(بهاس إندونيسيا), Español, Русский, português, Türkçe, ไทย, Deutsch, français, italiano, čeština and support for a total of 42 languages

PROS

• Wide format compatibility without the need for external codecs.
• Customizable user interface with skins and themes.
• Built-in subtitle support and 360-degree video playback.
• Internal codec for smooth playback of high-resolution content.

CONS

• Limited online streaming capabilities.
• The Mac version might have fewer features compared to the Windows version.

Conclusion

It is a versatile multimedia player that accommodates to a wide range of user preferences. Its broad format support, customizable interface, and built-in features such as subtitles and 360-degree playback make it a formidable competitor in the media player industry.

While it may not be the most feature-rich choice for online streaming, its emphasis on local media playback and personalized experience make it an invaluable resource for media fans.