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Publisher’s description
What is SPlayer?
SPlayer by http://splayer.org is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It ranks 50th by popularity among video players in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 8 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,393 times. On Windows it registers 120 file types, including .mp3, .mp4, .wav, .ts and .avi. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-BE and QuickTime.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (8 KB)
- Opens 120 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: SPlayer is an open-source video player tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SPlayer safe to download?
- The file is served by file.splayer.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6361AF5A0828F58675B5888DB8A443E5DF866691967E8ED0A9F5F2CD386EB202· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7.2437Latest | October 15, 2021 | 8 KB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Shooter.SPlayer -echoco install splayer -ySPlayerSetupInt.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask splayerInformation
- Publisher
- http://splayer.org
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 3.7.2437
- Released
- October 15, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- October 15, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,393
- Website
- splayer.org
- winget ID
- Shooter.SPlayer
- Chocolatey package
- splayer
- MSI product code
- {FDC20C62-0BF9-475D-BB85-99B6C8FF2AF7}
File types it opens (120)
Ratings and reviews
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Alternatives to SPlayer
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Frequently asked questions
Is SPlayer free?
Yes. SPlayer is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is SPlayer safe to download?
The download comes from file.splayer.org, 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 SPlayer 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 SPlayer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does SPlayer support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does SPlayer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to SPlayer?
VLC media player, MPC-BE, QuickTime, MPC-HC and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC). The alternatives page compares them.
