mpv.net is a media player for Windows with a modern GUI.
Publisher’s description
What is mpv.net?
mpv.net by Frank Skare (stax76) is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It ranks 14th by popularity among video players in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.1.2.0, released on January 9, 2026. The version history goes back to December 15, 2023: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,509 times. The source code on GitHub (mpvnet-player/mpv.net) has 5,494 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC).
Project description on GitHub: “🎞 mpv.net is a media player for Windows with a modern GUI.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: mpv.net is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is mpv.net safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D9AD12A9BC007576506EB632BEF0D79389EB0C25D113AB4E22DCB75E386B81D7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 2.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1.2.0Latest | January 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.1.1.0 | February 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.1.0.0 | January 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.0.0.6 | January 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.0.0.3 | December 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.0.0.2 | December 15, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mpv.net -echoco install mpvnet.install -yscoop install extras/mpv.netmpv.net-v7.1.2.0-setup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Frank Skare (stax76)
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mpvnet-player/mpv.net
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 7.1.2.0
- Released
- January 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,509
- GitHub stars
- 5,494
- GitHub forks
- 223
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mpv.net
- Chocolatey package
- mpvnet.install
- Scoop package
- extras/mpv.net
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is mpv.net free?
Yes. mpv.net is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is mpv.net safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install mpv.net with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can mpv.net be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does mpv.net run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of mpv.net?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 15, 2023.
Can I use mpv.net without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to mpv.net?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC), QuickTime and MPC-BE. The alternatives page compares them.
