{"id":2404,"date":"2022-10-24T10:27:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T10:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=2404"},"modified":"2023-04-25T09:01:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T09:01:57","slug":"best-video-players-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Video Players for Mac: Top 14 in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#1_best_choice_elmedia_player_free\" title=\"1. Best Choice Elmedia Player Free\">1. Best Choice Elmedia Player Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#2_justplay\" title=\"2. JustPlay\">2. JustPlay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#3_vlc_media_player\" title=\"3. VLC Media Player\">3. VLC Media Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#4_quicktime\" title=\"4. QuickTime\">4. QuickTime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#5_iina\" title=\"5. IINA\">5. IINA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#6_cisdem_video_player\" title=\"6. Cisdem Video Player\">6. Cisdem Video Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#7_5kplayer\" title=\"7. 5KPlayer\">7. 5KPlayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#8_plex\" title=\"8. Plex\">8. Plex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#9_divx\" title=\"9. DivX\">9. DivX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#10_gom_media_player\" title=\"10. GOM Media Player\">10. GOM Media Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#11_wondershare_filmora_for_mac\" title=\"11. Wondershare Filmora for Mac\">11. Wondershare Filmora for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#12_movist\" title=\"12. Movist\">12. Movist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#13_infuse\" title=\"13. Infuse\">13. Infuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#14_mplayerx\" title=\"14. MPlayerX\">14. MPlayerX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#which_app_is_the_best_video_player_for_mac\" title=\"Which app is the best video player for Mac?\">Which app is the best video player for Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#is_vlc_a_good_video_player_for_mac\" title=\"Is VLC a good video player for Mac?\">Is VLC a good video player for Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#what_is_better_than_vlc_for_mac\" title=\"What is better than VLC for Mac?\">What is better than VLC for Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/#what_is_better_than_vlc_for_macwhat_should_i_use_to_play_videos_on_mac\" title=\"What is better than VLC for Mac?What should I use to play videos on Mac?\">What is better than VLC for Mac?What should I use to play videos on Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Playing videos on a Mac can be challenging if you don\u2019t have the right software. Some videos can only be played with certain media players, and the default media player for Mac has some strong limitations. Luckily, there are many free options that make playing videos on Mac convenient and enjoyable. Here are our top 12 picks for best video player for Mac in 2022.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_best_choice_elmedia_player_free\"><\/span>1. Best Choice: Elmedia Player Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mac.eltima.com\/video-player.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elmedia Player Free<\/a> is our choice for the best free video player for Mac. Since it has the ability to play almost any video type without needing specific codecs to do so, Elmedia makes playing videos on your Mac very easy. Elmedia also has an easy-to-understand interface, meaning you\u2019ll quickly figure out how to use it to open and play videos, create playlists, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2648 size-full\" title=\"Elmedia player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elmedia.jpg\" alt=\"Elmedia Player\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to playing videos easily on your Mac, Elmedia can stream your videos to any TV that supports AirPlay, DLNA, or Chromecast. This makes Elmedia the best video player for the Mac Apple TV app, a Roku, or other styles of Smart TV. The addition of these features is what makes Elmedia Player Free the best video player for Mac as well as the best video player for MacBook users who want to stream on the go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free to use<\/li>\n<li>Can play almost any video, including 4K resolution videos<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-understand interface<\/li>\n<li>Best video player for Mac M1 and M2 since it runs natively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Some extra features not listed here are only available in the paid version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Support for almost any video type<\/li>\n<li>4K support<\/li>\n<li>Streaming to AirPlay, DLNA, and Chromecast devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free, Pro version $9.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_justplay\"><\/span>2. JustPlay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/justplay\/id1458004180?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JustPlay<\/a> is a paid media player specifically for Mac users. This video player boasts simple controls, HD and UHD support all the way up to 8K, and Touch Bar integration&#8211;something that is decidedly absent from many third-party apps on Mac computers.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2423 size-full\" title=\"JustPlay Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/option-2-JustPlay-video-player.jpg\" alt=\"JustPlay Video Player\" width=\"1862\" height=\"1140\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like many apps on this list, JustPlay doesn\u2019t require specific codecs to play most of the video files it can handle, and it supports a wide variety of both video and audio files. Because it is a paid app, you might be discouraged from using JustPlay, especially when plenty of high-quality media players are inherently free or have free options. However, it is a solid choice for Mac users looking to streamline their video playback experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple interface is easy to use<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use your MacBook Pro\u2019s Touch Bar to control videos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No free version of this app is available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>HD and UHD playback<\/li>\n<li>Touch Bar integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>$4.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_vlc_media_player\"><\/span>3. VLC Media Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VLC Media Player<\/a> is a simple and diverse media player that is well-suited to MacBook users since it doesn\u2019t take up a lot of RAM with fancy graphics. This makes it perfect for on-the-go video viewing, something made easier by VLC\u2019s large number of supported file types. VLC can also play DVDs and most audio files, so it\u2019s a good alternative to your Mac\u2019s default video player.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2649 size-full\" title=\"VLC\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VLC.jpg\" alt=\"VLC\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>VLC is an open-source app, so it updates frequently based on community feedback. This helps it stay relevant when your Mac updates as well. Unfortunately, many of VLC\u2019s settings and streaming options are more complicated than competing video players.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong MacBook video player<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports a wide range of video formats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 percent free<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Settings can be difficult to navigate<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streaming options are complicated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Plays a variety of video files without need for codec support<\/li>\n<li>Available for virtually any operating system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_quicktime\"><\/span>4. QuickTime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/downloads\/quicktime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QuickTime<\/a> is the default video player for Mac computers, meaning that it will open any supported video that you double-click if you don\u2019t have another video player installed. It is a relatively simple media player that supports the most common file types on a Mac, but some specialized file types may not be supported.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2650 size-full\" title=\"QuickTime\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/QuickTime.jpg\" alt=\"QuickTime\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>QuickTime is a solid option for quick viewing, and it has some extra features like sharing, AirPlay casting, and recording the user\u2019s screen. However, it lacks the ability to create playlists, and its on-screen video controls are so simple that they leave some of the more common options, such as looping a video, in the menu bar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Default video player on Mac<\/li>\n<li>Can play the most common video file types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Limited options in the app<\/li>\n<li>Oversimplified controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Clear video playback<\/li>\n<li>Screen recording<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_iina\"><\/span>5. IINA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iina.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IINA<\/a> is, at first glance, a QuickTime clone. From the video controls to the Touch Bar support, IINA looks and feels a lot like Apple\u2019s native video player. However, it does arguably more with the same space, allowing you to create playlists, change the aspect ratio, and adjust play speed all from within the video window. IINA also supports almost all video file formats and is open-source, making it 100 percent free.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2651 size-full\" title=\"IINA\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IINA.jpg\" alt=\"IINA\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Small features like macOS-supported dark mode, the option to share videos, picture-in-picture, and the ability to stream videos from a URL make IINA convenient and enjoyable to use. It is a worthwhile successor to QuickTime, especially if you\u2019re used to using your Mac\u2019s default video player.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Always open-source and free to use<\/li>\n<li>Similar to QuickTime, but contains more options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Some lesser-known video file types may not be supported by IINA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Playlist creation<\/li>\n<li>QuickTime-like interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_cisdem_video_player\"><\/span>6. Cisdem Video Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisdem.com\/video-player.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cisdem Video Player<\/a> is a media player with a free option that can play almost any video file type on your Mac, including some types that are usually exclusive to Windows computers. Cisdem supports HD videos as well as 4K, 5K, and even 8K files, making it a versatile entry on this list. Its interface is simple and easy to navigate as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2427 size-full\" title=\"Cisdem Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/option-6-Cisdem-video-player.jpg\" alt=\"Cisdem Video Player\" width=\"1862\" height=\"1140\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The main draw for Cisdem is its ability to play high-definition videos without stuttering or freezing, and while it does take a notable amount of RAM to run, users can expect that to happen with any high-quality video playback. It is worth noting that Cisdem\u2019s free version offers plenty of features, but it does have some ads and features locked behind a paywall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Simple and clean interface<\/li>\n<li>Can play HD and UHD videos smoothly<\/li>\n<li>Can play virtually any video file on your Mac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The free version has some ads that can be distracting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">F<\/span>ull list of video manipulation controls<\/li>\n<li>HD and UHD video support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free to try; $9.99\/1 Mac, $19.98\/2 Macs, $49.95\/5 Macs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_5kplayer\"><\/span>7. 5KPlayer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.5kplayer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5KPlayer<\/a> is a multimedia player with a free version that can play both HD and UHD videos on your Mac. It supports the most common formats of video files you\u2019re likely to find on your Mac, and it offers other features you would expect in a multimedia player, such as audio support.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2652 size-full\" title=\"5KPlayer\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5KPlayer.jpg\" alt=\"5KPlayer\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of 5KPlayer\u2019s main selling points is its ability to act as a media streamer if you have a device that supports DLNA or AirPlay. This makes 5KPlayer useful for Mac users who want to stream their own videos to an Apple TV or a similar smart device.<\/p>\n<p>5KPlayer can also download videos from a large number of websites, including YouTube.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Streaming, HD, and UHD are all supported in the free version<\/li>\n<li>Users can download and save videos from over 300 websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Video can lag or play roughly<\/li>\n<li>Ads and pop-ups are present while the player is running<\/li>\n<li>Controls and interface can be confusing to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>UHD support<\/li>\n<li>Online video downloading<\/li>\n<li>Streaming over DLNA and AirPlay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_plex\"><\/span>8. Plex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/media-server-downloads\/#plex-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plex<\/a> is a more complex solution for users who are interested in making an existing collection of videos look a bit nicer. Plex requires you to download and set up a separate media server on your computer; once you do that, you can select a folder (or group of folders) on your computer to serve as a \u201cLibrary\u201d. Plex will then note and display all videos in that folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2428 size-full\" title=\"Plex Media Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/option-8-Plex-media-player.jpg\" alt=\"Plex media player\" width=\"1992\" height=\"1162\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you update a library folder by adding or removing a video, that change will be reflected in Plex. Plex also allows you to play videos from within your library, and the Plex video player is suitably easy to use and pretty to look at whether you&#8217;re using it on your Mac or streaming to another device in your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Visually pleasing<\/li>\n<li>Convenient for maintaining dynamic video collections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Substantially more complicated than other video players on this list<\/li>\n<li>Ads and sign-in prompts are common<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Library creation and maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Streaming to devices on your network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free, Pro version $19.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_divx\"><\/span>9. DivX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.divx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DivX<\/a> is a media player with a free version that can play DivX, AVI, MKV, and HEVC files in up to 4K resolution. It can also support MP4 files, though it doesn\u2019t support some of the more niche file types that other entries on this list can handle. This is not a huge issue since the standard DivX download also includes a file converter that you can use to make any outlier videos compatible with the DivX player.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2653 size-full\" title=\"DivX\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DIVX.jpg\" alt=\"DivX\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The paid version of DivX removes ads and adds more options for video formats, but it does cost $19.99, making it less appealing than the free options on this list. However, the free edition is still a good video player for your Mac.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version has plenty of features for playing your Mac\u2019s videos<\/li>\n<li>4K video playback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ads are present in the free version<\/li>\n<li>Interface is outdated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>HD and UHD playback<\/li>\n<li>File conversion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free, Plus version $15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_gom_media_player\"><\/span>10. GOM Media Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gomlab.com\/gomplayer-media-player\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GOM Media Player<\/a> is a straightforward video player with Mac support. While it doesn\u2019t do anything particularly special in comparison to some of the other video players on this list, GOM is lightweight enough to run on smaller Mac computers, such as the MacBook Air, without running down battery life or causing other large dips in performance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2430 size-full\" title=\"GOM Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/option-10-GOM-media-player.jpg\" alt=\"GOM Player\" width=\"1784\" height=\"1192\" \/><\/p>\n<p>GOM also features an audio mixer, the ability to create a playlist, and other basic video control options you would expect to see in a video player. The free version of GOM does occasionally display ads, but users can purchase the Pro version of GOM for $15; this Pro version also includes a redesign that is more user-friendly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Supports a reasonable range of video file types<\/li>\n<li>Has a simple and easy-to-use interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Does not support clicking and dragging video files into the app window to play them<\/li>\n<li>May need time to buffer while playing 4K videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>4K support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free, Plus version $15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_wondershare_filmora_for_mac\"><\/span>11. Wondershare Filmora for Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmora.wondershare.net\/filmora-video-editor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wondershare Filmora<\/a> is a bit of a departure from other video players on this list in that it combines video playing with video editing. This is because Wondershare Filmora is, first and foremost, a video-editing app, complete with features like transitions, stock footage, audio separation, and more to keep you busy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2431 size-full\" title=\"Wondershare Filmora Video Editor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/option-11-wondershare-filmora-video-editor-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Wondershare Filmora Video Editor\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1520\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The free version of Wondershare Filmora has some advertising, and some features are restricted without buying the full version. You might also notice your Mac\u2019s processor running a lot harder than usual when opening Wondershare Filmora, making it a less-appealing alternative for those who are using MacBooks on the go rather than a stationary Mac setup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Video playback in the app is clear and smooth<\/li>\n<li>Offers robust video editing options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Requires a large amount of RAM to run<\/li>\n<li>More inconvenient as a video player than other entries on this list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Video editing<\/li>\n<li>Video playback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free, $19.99\/month plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_movist\"><\/span>12. Movist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movistprime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movist<\/a> is a lightweight video player made specifically for Mac computers. It has all of the features you would hope for in a basic video player: support for different video file types, plenty of video-viewing options, and a clear presentation of videos when playing them. Movist also uses transparency to hide the bulk of its controls unless your mouse is close to them, making its interface appear minimal most of the time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2432 size-full\" title=\"Movist Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/option-12-Movist-video-player.jpg\" alt=\"Movist Video Player\" width=\"1812\" height=\"1090\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Movist is also a paid app, offering only seven days of use before the user must purchase it. The normal version of Movist is $4.99, while the Pro version&#8211;which boasts extensions for Chrome and Safari, among other things&#8211;is $7.99.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Simple, clean interface<\/li>\n<li>Low GPU usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>After seven days, users must pay for the professional version of Movist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Strong performance<\/li>\n<li>Unobtrusive controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>$4.99 &#8211; Pro $7.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_infuse\"><\/span>13. Infuse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1136220934?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Infuse<\/a> is a media player that integrates lots of different services. It plays directly from cloud storage, such as Google Drive, media library services like Plex, or simple FTP servers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2432 size-full\" title=\"Infuse\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Infuse.jpg\" alt=\"Infuse\" width=\"1376\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Infuse supports a wide variety of formats, including &#8220;difficult&#8221; ones like MKV, and can switch between additional audio or subtitle tracks. However, it lacks even the most basic visual and audio effects, which makes it rather inflexible. Still, it&#8217;s a frequently-updated player, and it&#8217;s pretty new, so more features may be on the way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Streams from FTP and cloud services without downloading<\/li>\n<li>Partially free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Limited audio and video controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Connectivity: Infuse can play online media from various sources, without even having to download it.<\/li>\n<li>Still fresh: this player is already formidable, and developers accept feedback to make future versions better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS, iOS, Apple TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free (with in-app purchases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_mplayerx\"><\/span>14. MPlayerX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mplayerx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPlayerX<\/a> is a simplistic, free, open-source player for Mac. Despite not having too many features or settings, it actually includes quality-of-life additions, such as gesture controls and autoplay.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2432 size-full\" title=\"MPlayerX\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mplayerx_app.jpg\" alt=\"MPlayerX width=\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, MPlayerX will automatically load the next numbered video from a directory. This may sound nice, but consider what other players can do &#8211; you can usually add a folder to the playlist, and it will be &#8220;unwrapped&#8221; and queued automatically. So, the player ends up being mediocre and limited.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\">\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Good UI and overall user experience<\/li>\n<li>Free, open-source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Last update was in 2015. Plus, the App Store version isn&#8217;t even updated to the latest patch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list--right_column\">\n\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gesture controls and other QoL: all the playback controls are accessible from the touchpad. Plus, it automatically detects ordered videos and remembers where you left off.<\/li>\n<li>YouTube playback: self-explanatory. MPlayerX can open a video by its URL and play it ad-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, there are tons of choices, both free and paid, for video player apps for your Mac. Any video player on this list will help you play a variety of different video types on your Mac, but for the best adaptability and all-around user experience, the free version of Elmedia Player is our top recommendation.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which_app_is_the_best_video_player_for_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Which app is the best video player for Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                While there are countless possible video players from which you can choose, Elmedia Player is the best option for Mac users who want to watch a variety of types of videos on their computers; for example, many users struggle to watch MKV files, while Elmedia is a good MKV player for Mac. It also has audio support that makes it the best music player for Mac as well.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_vlc_a_good_video_player_for_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                Is VLC a good video player for Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                VLC is a good, open-source, free video player for Mac. Since VLC is an open-source project, it will always be free. It also receives free updates that help it keep up with Apple\u2019s updates for your Mac. However, VLC can be difficult to use if you want to access its settings.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_better_than_vlc_for_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                What is better than VLC for Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Elmedia Player is less complex and more visually pleasing to use than VLC on a Mac. Both players support a large number of video files without codec requirements, but Elmedia is easier to use than VLC. Elmedia also features a borderless app window and easy streaming while VLC does not, and it is a good flash player alternative.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_better_than_vlc_for_macwhat_should_i_use_to_play_videos_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                What is better than VLC for Mac?What should I use to play videos on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of the video player apps on this list will help you play videos on your Mac. 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