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  • brew install --cask iina

Why Choose IINA

  • Extensive Support for Various Video Formats
  • Offers support for external subtitles along with simple subtitle adjustment options.
  • Simple and clean interface with no intrusive ads.
  • Open-source and free.

What is IINA

IINA is a native open-source video player designed for the Mac system. It supports a wide range of formats, allowing it to play almost all types of video files. IINA is not limited to local file playback; with integrated tools, it can also shift online videos from web pages to the player, enabling seamless switching. Furthermore, it can be used with cloud storage services, making the playback of videos from cloud drives simple and efficient. IINA’s versatility and ease of use make it the ideal choice for Mac users.

What Can IINA Do

  • Play videos, audio files, and images.
  • Playback settings.
  • Support for external subtitles.
  • Play online videos.
  • Picture-in-picture mode.

How to Use IINA

Similar to using the default system player, you can easily use IINA by clicking on the video file (by default, it will open in IINA) or by right-clicking and choosing it from the “Open With” menu. Upon entering IINA, you might feel a sense of familiarity. The clean and clear playback interface, paired with a minimalist control panel, makes IINA reminiscent of the system’s built-in QuickTime player: fresh, uncluttered, and ad-free.
As a product developed based on the mpv player, IINA can almost perfectly play various media file formats, not just limited to videos but also including audio and images. This comprehensive support for different file types makes IINA exceptional in handling multimedia files, providing users with a more convenient and unified experience
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Playback Settings

IINA encompasses a plethora of practical features such as picture-in-picture, speed adjustment, cropping, rotating, color adjustment, external subtitles, and HDR support, catering to all your needs.
With macOS’s native picture-in-picture functionality, simply click the corresponding icon in the control bar to let local videos float on the screen. Whether you’re taking notes in class or relaxing during work, it's effortlessly enjoyable. Written with Swift and designed specifically for macOS, IINA is fully optimized for compatibility with the system, especially evident in the picture-in-picture feature.
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For Apple devices and official peripherals, IINA has made numerous optimizations, such as fast-forwarding, rewinding, and volume adjustments via touchpad or mouse scrolling.
Speed adjustment, a common feature for video watching, is available in IINA with options for 16x acceleration and 1/4x slow playback, meeting various needs in different scenarios. Besides speed adjustments, IINA also offers features like cropping, aspect ratio adjustment, brightness, hue, contrast adjustments, and personalized tone settings. You can even customize video and audio parameters to tailor the viewing experience to your personal preferences.
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In IINA’s settings menu, you can further adjust preferences, including window size, toolbar layout, and the position of playback controls, to enjoy a fully personalized playback experience. (Thoug I always stick to the default settings!)

Playing Online Videos

According to the official website, with the support of youtube-dl and browser plugins, IINA can also play online streaming media. The usability threshold is a bit high, though, and I’m not very interested in it, so I don’t have much knowledge about it.

My IINA Usage Experience

IINA’s simple appearance and macOS-optimized features make it a perfect candidate for being the default player on their Mac system. This way, there will be no format compatibility issues or outdated interfaces causing a fragmented experience when watching videos. For those with personality, IINA has rich features and open-source characteristics that can meet the needs of different scenarios and various types of video playback.

Supplement: Setting IINA as the Default Player on Mac

Right-click the video file → Get Info → Open With → Choose IINA
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