Powerful multimedia player that supports a variety of different video codecs and formats.
Publisher’s description
What is PotPlayer?
PotPlayer is a free video player program for Windows from Kakao Corp..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 54.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.10.21.0, released on October 23, 2026. 4 versions are listed since June 30, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 110 file types, including .mp3, .mp4, .wav, .ts and .avi. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Opens 110 file types
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PotPlayer is a free video player tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PotPlayer safe to download?
- The file is served by t1.daumcdn.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
28890593EA6B1156CA93CD79622FCE4E8C1740BFDBE6EE907E3190EC7C3F51D3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10.21.0Latest | October 23, 2026 | 62.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.08.19.0 | September 2, 2026 | 62.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.07.01.0 | July 1, 2026 | 62.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.06.30.0 | June 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Daum.PotPlayer -ePotPlayerSetup64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kakao Corp.
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 26.10.21.0
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- potplayer.tv
- winget ID
- Daum.PotPlayer
File types it opens (110)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PotPlayer free?
Yes. PotPlayer is free to use.
Is PotPlayer safe to download?
The download comes from t1.daumcdn.net; 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 PotPlayer 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 PotPlayer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PotPlayer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PotPlayer?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 30, 2026.
What are alternatives to PotPlayer?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC), QuickTime and MPC-BE. The alternatives page compares them.
