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Editors' Review · March 31, 2025

Free multimedia player for Windows

MKV Player is a free multimedia player designed for Windows users to play MKV video files. It supports common file formats such as MP4, AVI, and MP3. The software features a minimalistic user interface with essential playback controls, subtitle options, and playlist management. It's compatible only with Windows.

Due to its lightweight design, MKV Player runs efficiently on low-end PCs without requiring significant system resources. While it lacks advanced features found in more comprehensive media players, it provides an easy way for users who need a basic tool for playing MKV and other media formats without additional setup or configuration.

MKV Player provides essential playback functions, including play, pause, stop, and full-screen modes. It supports subtitle customization, allowing you to adjust synchronization for accurate alignment with video playback. Additionally, it offers playlist management features, enabling you to organize and access multiple media files. A built-in search function allows quick file location within a playlist, improving accessibility in managing large media libraries.

Just play

It's compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. It has a lightweight build, minimizing CPU and memory usage. The player supports MKV and other standard media formats but lacks advanced video and audio customization tools available in feature-rich alternatives, like VLC Media Player. Advertisements are present within the application, as there is no premium version to remove them.

It features a user-friendly interface with clearly labeled playback controls. A dropdown playlist menu allows you to organize and manage media files efficiently. The software includes a subtitle switch function for multi-language support, along with basic keyboard and aspect ratio adjustments. A built-in screenshot tool to let you capture still images from video playback. However, the software lacks granular control over playback, detailed settings, or features like streaming.

Simple media playback

MKV Player is a basic yet functional media player designed for Windows users. It supports MKV, MP4, and other common file formats while providing standard playback controls, subtitle support, and playlist management. The lack of advanced customization features and advertisements can be a drawback for some users. However, its lightweight nature and compatibility with older systems offer a straightforward and easy-to-use option for simple media playback.

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MKV Player 0/4

Technical

Title
MKV Player 2.26.0 for Windows
Requirements
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 98 SE
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 7
  • Windows ME
Language
English
Available languages
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
License
Free
Latest update
Author
VSeven Software
SHA-1
b945edb637f76fcc3e7674d943adc41754dc880f
Filename
MKVPlayerSetupD.exe

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Changelog

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