QMPlay2

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What QMPlay2 is

QMPlay2 is a free video and audio player for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It handles FFmpeg-supported formats and codecs, Audio CDs, raw files, and chiptunes, and supports subtitles, network playback, and hardware acceleration. A YouTube browser is included; playback there requires yt-dlp, which QMPlay2 can download automatically. The project also documents using Streamlink as the player and an optional Last.fm extension for scrobbling playback. Video tools include spherical viewing, automatic interlace detection, and deinterlacing filters. Hardware decoding options vary by system and include Vulkan Video, NVIDIA CUVID, Windows DXVA2 and D3D11VA, Linux/BSD VA-API, and macOS VideoToolBox. On Linux and BSD, multimedia-key controls and MPRIS2 commands are documented. The project identifies its license as LGPL-3.0. The latest macOS release requires Big Sur or later; the project no longer provides an AppImage or experimental Android package. Some Windows builds have reduced features or updates.

Who it suits

QMPlay2 suits people looking for a no-cost player across Windows, Linux, or macOS, including listeners using Audio CDs, raw files, or chiptunes. Its network, YouTube, and Streamlink options may also suit users who want playback beyond local media.

What it does well

Free plan listed as free
Supports FFmpeg formats, Audio CDs, raw files, and chiptunes
Includes subtitle support, network playback, and hardware acceleration
Offers YouTube browsing and documented Streamlink use

What to know first

YouTube playback requires yt-dlp
macOS release requires Big Sur or higher
Windows XP builds lack updates and MediaBrowser
Offline Windows build lacks updates and most network services

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Video and audio player; no paid plans stated	Free

As github.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Choose Windows, Linux, or macOS as your platform.
For Linux, use the installation instructions for your distribution.
For macOS, use the listed download on Big Sur or higher.
For YouTube playback, let QMPlay2 download yt-dlp automatically.

Verdict

QMPlay2 covers common FFmpeg media alongside several additional audio sources, with subtitles and hardware acceleration. Check the platform-specific release limitations and the yt-dlp requirement before choosing it.

Questions

Is QMPlay2 free?

Yes. Its plan is listed as free, and no paid plans are stated.

Which platforms does QMPlay2 support?

It is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The latest macOS download requires Big Sur or higher and is a universal x86_64 and arm64 binary.

What media can QMPlay2 play?

It plays formats supported by FFmpeg, plus Audio CDs, raw files, and chiptunes.

Does QMPlay2 support YouTube playback?

It includes a YouTube browser. Playback requires yt-dlp, which QMPlay2 can download automatically.

What license does QMPlay2 use?

The project identifies its license as LGPL-3.0.

Who maintains QMPlay2, and where can users ask questions?

GitHub identifies zaps166 as Błażej Szczygieł and lists Poland on the profile. The project repository provides Issues and Discussions for reports and questions.

Facts from QMPlay2's own pages

Android availability: The latest release page says the experimental Android package is no longer provided. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Audio integration: The README documents ALSA and Linux/BSD MPRIS2 multimedia key controls. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Audio scrobbling: The README describes an optional Last.fm scrobbling extension configured with a Last.fm login and password. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Format support: FFmpeg-supported formats and codecs; Audio CD; raw files; chiptunes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Hardware acceleration: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Hardware decoding: Supported hardware video decoding options include Vulkan Video, NVIDIA CUVID, Windows DXVA2 and D3D11VA, Linux/BSD VA-API, and macOS VideoToolBox. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Last.fm: An optional Last.fm extension can scrobble playback using a configured login and password. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
License: The repository identifies its license as LGPL-3.0. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
License model: free · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Linux downloads: The latest release page says AppImage is no longer provided; the README lists installation instructions for several Linux distributions. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Linux integration: On Linux/BSD, the README documents multimedia-key controls and MPRIS2 commands. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
macOS requirement: The listed macOS download requires macOS Big Sur or higher and is a universal x86_64 and arm64 binary. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
macOS requirements: The latest release page requires macOS Big Sur or higher and offers a universal x86_64 and arm64 binary. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Maintainer: GitHub identifies zaps166 as Błażej Szczygieł and lists Poland on the profile; it does not state a founding date. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Media support: It also supports Audio CD, raw files, and chiptunes. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Network playback: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Platforms: The latest release page lists downloads for Windows and macOS and links to Arch Linux packages; it says Android experimental packages and AppImage are no longer provided. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Product: QMPlay2 is a video and audio player that supports formats handled by FFmpeg, Audio CDs, raw files, and chiptunes. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Purpose: QMPlay2 is a video and audio player that can play formats supported by FFmpeg. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Security: GitHub reports that the project has no security policy set up and no published security advisories. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Streaming integration: The README documents using Streamlink with QMPlay2 as the player. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Streamlink: QMPlay2 can be used as a Streamlink player. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Subtitle support: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026

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