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What IINA is

IINA is a free, open-source video player designed for macOS and built on mpv for playback. It supports network playback and subtitles, as well as playlists, chapters, video thumbnails, playback history, and video and audio filters. macOS-specific features include trackpad gestures, media controls, Picture in Picture, and Live Text. Users can adjust controls, sidebars, and interface items, including keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and gesture controls. JavaScript plugins can control playback, call the mpv API, use network and file-system access, and add interface elements. Listed official plugins cover online media, OpenSubtitles, and user scripts; community plugins include AirPlay and Jellyfin. The maker says IINA has no tracking or telemetry. Its current stable release, version 1.5.0, requires macOS 12.0 or later, or macOS 11.0 on Intel. Nightly builds are unsigned and may require changes to macOS security settings. The project says a very small team maintains IINA with limited resources, and development may move slowly. Issues and feature suggestions can be submitted on GitHub.

Who it suits

IINA suits macOS users seeking a configurable video player with subtitles, network playback, and plugin support. Users should check the stated system requirements before downloading the stable release.

What it does well

  • Free and open source under GPLv3.
  • Supports network playback and subtitles.
  • Offers Picture in Picture and Live Text.
  • Controls and interface items are customizable.
  • Maker says it includes no tracking or telemetry.

What to know first

  • Stable release requires macOS 12.0, or macOS 11.0 on Intel.
  • Nightly builds are unsigned.
  • Development may move slowly with a small team.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
IINAFree and open source · macOS 12.0 or later (macOS 11.0 for Intel)Free

As iina.io lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit https://iina.io/.
  2. Use a Mac running macOS 12.0 or later, or macOS 11.0 on Intel, for the current stable release.
  3. Download the stable macOS app from the project website.
  4. Consider nightly builds only if you are prepared to address macOS security settings.

Verdict

IINA combines a broad set of playback features with configurable controls and JavaScript plugins. Its system requirements, unsigned nightly builds, and limited development resources are worth considering.

Questions

Is IINA free?

Yes. IINA is free and open source under the GPLv3 license.

Which platforms does IINA support?

IINA is a macOS app. Its current stable release requires macOS 12.0 or later, or macOS 11.0 on Intel.

Does IINA support network playback and subtitles?

Yes. Both network playback and subtitle support are listed features.

Can I extend IINA with plugins?

Yes. JavaScript plugins can control playback, call the mpv API, access the network and file system, and add interface elements.

Does IINA include tracking or telemetry?

The maker says IINA does not include tracking or telemetry.

Facts from IINA's own pages

Customization
Users can customize controls, sidebars, and interface items, including keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and gesture controls. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Development
The maker says IINA is maintained by a very small team with limited resources, so development can sometimes move slowly. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Download requirement
The current stable release, IINA 1.5.0, requires macOS 12.0, or macOS 11.0 on Intel. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Free plan
Yes · iina.io, 21 Sept 2026
Hardware acceleration
Yes · iina.io, 21 Sept 2026
License model
free · iina.io, 21 Sept 2026
macOS features
The app supports trackpad gestures, media controls, Picture in Picture, and Live Text. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Network playback
Yes · iina.io, 21 Sept 2026
Nightly builds
Nightly builds are unsigned and may require users to change macOS security settings to use them. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Not a web product
The maker describes IINA as a macOS app and gives macOS system requirements for its download. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Open source
IINA is free and open source under the GPLv3 license. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Supported platforms
macOS,Chrome extension · iina.io, 21 Sept 2026
Playback engine
IINA is built on mpv for media playback. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Playback features
The project lists subtitles, playlists, chapters, video thumbnails, playback history, and video and audio filters among its features. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Plugin integrations
The project lists official plugins for online media, OpenSubtitles, and user scripts, and community plugins including AirPlay and Jellyfin. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Plugins
IINA plugins use JavaScript and can control playback, call the mpv API, access the network and file system, and add interface elements. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says IINA does not include tracking or telemetry. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Purpose
IINA is a modern video player designed for macOS. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026
Subtitle support
Yes · iina.io, 21 Sept 2026
Support
Users can report issues or suggest features on GitHub, and the project accepts donations through GitHub Sponsors, Ko-fi, and Liberapay. · iina.io, 10 Oct 2026

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