About URL Player

Your Go-To Free Online Player for Streaming URLs & Local Media Files with Ease.

What is URL Player?

Tired of clunky desktop apps or online players that can't handle your favorite stream? URL Player is your modern, browser-based solution for seamless video playback. It's a versatile HTML5 media player designed to let you stream videos directly from web URLs or enjoy your local media collection, all without downloads or installations. Our mission is to provide a powerful, yet intuitive, ad-free video playing experience for everyone.

Whether you're looking to watch an HLS live stream, play a video from a direct link, or view your downloaded movies with subtitles, URL Player is built to perform.

Key Features of URL Player

Direct URL Streaming

Paste any direct video URL (HTTP, HTTPS) or streaming manifest (HLS/m3u8, DASH/mpd) to start watching instantly.

Local Media Playback

Easily play video and audio files from your device. Supports MP4, WebM, MKV, MP3, and many more.

Full Subtitle Support

Load external subtitle files (SRT, VTT, SSA/ASS) and customize their appearance for the best viewing experience.

Playlist Management

Create and manage playlists of online streams and local files. Enjoy continuous playback effortlessly.

Playback History

Quickly access recently played URLs and local files, so you can pick up where you left off.

Advanced Playback Controls

Fine-tune your viewing with playback speed adjustment, precise seeking, volume control, and keyboard shortcuts.

Responsive & PWA Ready

Enjoy a seamless experience on desktop, tablet, or mobile. Installable as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

Privacy Focused

All processing is done in your browser. We don't track or store your media files or stream URLs.

Why Choose URL Player?

Simplicity & Power Combined

URL Player offers a clean, intuitive interface packed with powerful features. It's designed to be easy for beginners yet robust enough for advanced users.

Privacy First

Your media, your privacy. All files and URLs are processed locally within your browser. We don't upload, store, or analyze any of your content.

Completely Free, No Strings Attached

Enjoy all features of URL Player without any cost, subscriptions, or annoying advertisements. Our goal is to provide a great tool for everyone.

Universal Access, No Installation

Access URL Player from any modern web browser on any device. No downloads, no installations – just open and play.

Our Mission

At URL Player, our mission is to democratize video playback by providing a free, accessible, and powerful online tool. We believe everyone deserves a high-quality, private, and user-friendly media player without barriers. We are constantly working to improve URL Player and add features that our users love.

Supported Formats & Protocols

URL Player aims for broad compatibility with common web video and audio standards:

  • Video Containers: MP4, WebM, MKV, Ogg Video, and others supported by your browser.
  • Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, Ogg Audio.
  • Streaming Protocols: HTTP Live Streaming (HLS - .m3u8), Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH - .mpd), progressive download via HTTP/HTTPS.
  • Subtitle Formats: SubRip (.srt), WebVTT (.vtt), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.ass).

Note: Actual format support can depend on the codecs built into your specific web browser.

How to Use URL Player

Getting started with URL Player is incredibly simple:

  1. For URL Streaming: Navigate to the player, paste your video URL (e.g., `https://example.com/video.mp4` or `https://example.com/stream.m3u8`) into the input field, and hit "Play".
  2. For Local Files: Click the "Add Media" or "Open File" button, browse your device, and select the video or audio file you want to play.
  3. To Add Subtitles: Once a video is playing, use the subtitle icon in the player controls to load a subtitle file from your device.
  4. Control Your Playback: Use the on-screen controls for play/pause, volume, fullscreen, speed, etc., or learn the handy keyboard shortcuts for quicker access.

For the optimal experience, we recommend using an up-to-date version of a modern browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.

Ready to Experience Seamless Playback?

Give URL Player a try today and see how easy online video playback can be!

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