XMPlay

Free plan Windows

What XMPlay is

XMPlay is a free Windows audio player from Un4seen Developments. It handles common audio files, tracker and module formats, playlists, ZIP and GZIP archives, with further input formats available through plugins. Supported formats include OGG, MP3, MP2, MP1, WMA, AAC, MP4, AC3, WAV, AIFF, CDA, MO3, IT, XM, S3M, MTM, MOD, and UMX. Network playback can read supported files from FTP and HTTP sources, including Shoutcast, Icecast, and HLS, and can optionally save a stream to disk. Playback tools include gapless output, crossfading, a 9-band equalizer, reverb, automatic gain control, and ReplayGain. Its library monitors folders and stores track information. Users can apply skins, visualizations, custom title formatting, keyboard shortcuts, and global hotkeys. Plugins can add formats, output options, DSP, Discord status, and Last.fm scrobbling. XMPlay can integrate with Windows Explorer and run from a folder or USB drive without administrator privileges.

Who it suits

XMPlay suits Windows listeners who need broad audio and tracker-format support, network playback, and customizable playback controls. It also fits portable use without administrator access.

What it does well

Free Windows audio player
Supports tracker and archive formats
FTP, HTTP, Shoutcast, Icecast, HLS playback
Gapless output and crossfading
Portable without administrator privileges

What to know first

Windows platform only
Some formats require plugins
Requires a soundcard
At least 300 kB free space required

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
XMPlay	Windows audio player; additional formats available via plugins	Free

As xmplay.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

XMPlay combines wide format coverage with network playback, library management, and detailed customization at no cost. Its Windows-only availability and plugin requirement for extra formats are the main fit checks.

Facts from XMPlay's own pages

Customization: XMPlay supports skins, visualizations, customizable title formatting, and customizable keyboard shortcuts including global hotkeys. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
Format support: The listed built-in formats include OGG, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, AIFF, CDA, MO3, IT, XM, S3M, MTM, MOD, and UMX; plugins add more formats. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · xmplay.com, 21 Sept 2026
Library: Its library provides a database of tracks with folder monitoring. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
License model: free · xmplay.com, 21 Sept 2026
Maker: The official XMPlay page identifies Un4seen Developments as the publisher and says XMPlay was first released in 1998. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
Network playback: Yes · xmplay.com, 21 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: Windows · xmplay.com, 21 Sept 2026
Playback: Features include gapless output, crossfading, a 9-band equalizer, reverb, automatic gain control, and ReplayGain support. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
Plugins: Plugins can add input and archive formats, output options, DSP, and integrations such as Discord status and Last.fm scrobbling. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
Portable use: XMPlay does not require administrator privileges and can be extracted to a folder or run from a USB drive. · support.xmplay.com, 11 Oct 2026
Purpose: XMPlay is an audio player for Windows, supporting common audio formats, tracker formats, playlists, and archives. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
Streaming: It can stream supported file types from FTP and HTTP servers, including Shoutcast, Icecast, and HLS, and can optionally write a copy to disk. · un4seen.com, 11 Oct 2026
Support: The support site provides manuals, FAQs, add-ons, and a forum for questions, bug reports, and feature requests. · support.xmplay.com, 11 Oct 2026
System requirements: The support manual lists Windows as the platform and specifies a soundcard and at least 300 kB of free space. · support.xmplay.com, 11 Oct 2026
Windows integration: XMPlay can associate supported file types with the player and add file and folder actions to Windows Explorer’s context menu. · help.xmplay.com, 11 Oct 2026

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