Free & Open Source

The fastest
video player
for Mac.

Powered by mpv. Native SwiftUI interface.
MKV, WebM, HDR, filters, bookmarks — all built in.

Download for macOSmacOS 15.0+ · No sign-up required
mpv Engine

Powered by libmpv — the same engine behind IINA. Plays everything: MKV, WebM, AVI, MP4, and more.

Native UI

Pure SwiftUI interface designed for macOS. Feels right at home on your Mac.

Privacy First

100% offline. No telemetry, no network requests. All data stays on your Mac.

Beyond basic playback

Everything you need in a video player, nothing you don't.

HDR Support

PQ and HLG tone mapping with automatic detection. Experience content the way it was meant to be seen.

Universal Formats

Play MKV, WebM, AVI, MP4, FLAC, and virtually any format. Powered by mpv with hardware-accelerated decoding.

Video Filters

Real-time brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpen, and deband filters. Processed via mpv for zero-overhead adjustments.

Smart Subtitles

SRT, ASS, and VTT subtitle formats with mpv's built-in rendering. Automatic file matching and styled ASS support.

Bookmarks & A-B Loop

Save timestamp bookmarks with thumbnails. Set A-B loop points for repeated playback of any section.

Instant Seek Preview

Pre-generated thumbnails across the entire timeline. Hover the seek bar for instant, flicker-free preview at any position — no loading delay.

How it compares

QuickTime
VLC
IINA
HorangPlayer
MKV / WebM / AVI
HDR Support
Partial
Partial
Instant Seek Preview
Partial
Built-in Bookmarks
Partial
Picture-in-Picture
Snappy, Intuitive UI
Limited
100% Offline

Built with

libmpvMedia decoding & rendering engine
SwiftUIModern native macOS UI
OpenGLmpv render API integration
SQLiteBookmarks, history & settings
VideoToolboxHardware-accelerated decoding
Swift ConcurrencyStrict concurrency

Frequently asked questions

Is HorangPlayer free?

Yes, HorangPlayer is completely free and open-source. No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases.

What formats does it support?

Powered by mpv/libmpv, HorangPlayer plays virtually every format — MKV, WebM, AVI, MP4, FLAC, and more. Hardware-accelerated via VideoToolbox.

Does it collect any data?

No. HorangPlayer is 100% offline. All data (bookmarks, playback history, settings) is stored locally on your Mac. Nothing is ever sent to the internet.

What macOS version is required?

HorangPlayer requires macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later. It is built natively with Swift and SwiftUI for optimal performance on modern Macs.

How is it different from VLC or IINA?

HorangPlayer combines mpv's powerful playback engine with a pure SwiftUI interface. Unlike VLC, it feels native to macOS. Unlike IINA, it offers bookmark management, a keyboard shortcut guide, and a modern SwiftUI-based UI with features like instant seek preview and per-file settings.