AVS Media Player for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffMarch 7, 2025

AVS Media Player lets you play music and movies in a multitude of formats through an elegant interface. This software comes completely free of charge and is built with a single purpose -- to give you an easy-to-use environment where you can enjoy your media.

Pros

Pleasant interface: AVS Media Player is very easy on the eyes. The different buttons and options are thoughtfully placed, so the app doesn't feel too busy.

Multiple format support: The software will play an MP4, a 3GP, or an MKV without problem. In addition to the video support, a wide range of audio formats are supported as well.

Works with different home cinema setups: Whether you have a home cinema with a surround sound system or just your laptop and a headset, the app will make optimal use of the available hardware to deliver the best possible experience.

Cons

Stunted customization: You cannot install skins or themes, and the button layout on the main player window cannot be changed.

First-party ads: When no video is playing, the main window may display an ad for another program made by the same company. Additionally, every time you start the media player, a two-second splash screen appears that cannot be disabled.

Bottom Line

If you're tired of Windows Media Player and are looking for an alternative that's easy to use, give AVS Media Player a try. While it lacks many of the features present in the Windows built-in media player, it makes up for it by proving to be fast, reliable, and easy to use.

What’s new in version 6.0.2.21

Version 5.1.3.136 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

AVS Media Player for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 25, 2019

Latest update: March 7, 2025

Version: 6.0.2.21

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 8.1
Windows 2003
Windows 8
Windows 7

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 60,271

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

3/5

16 User Votes

No JPEG feature?
Fightinfueler24November 27, 2015
Pros
Not a bad software program for older folks like me, plain and simple to use.
Cons
Does not open JPEG files which (for me) is the most common, only opens BMP, WMF, EMF, and PNG files that I don't use.
Summary
Other than the missing JPEG feature it's a good software program.
Nothing special
zoorickFebruary 10, 2015
Pros
It works. Plays video nicely and... that's all
Cons
A typical video player. I had some minor issues with interlacing.
Summary
Stay away at all cost
dshchrniDecember 25, 2014
Pros
The products are OK, and the paid bundle (yes, I've purchased a full license) looks attractive in terms of bang for the buck, HOWEVER...
Cons
Licensing policy and support are terrible!! Once installed on a computer - that's it! no way you can remove/de-activate if you need to port to a new computer. All attempts to get the support for that failed, with the feeling you're contacting a robot rather than a thinking person. Was offered a 50% discount to purchase again a license for the new computer. Wouldn't buy for a penny.STAY AWAY. This is not how software companies should do business in the 21st century.... :-(
Summary
I Totally Agree. Stay completely away from it.
Sweethunnie30May 20, 2014
Pros
I didn't see any at all. Saw all the stuff that I didn't want going on to my computer and got rid of most of it.
Cons
It was loading all types of stuff onto my computer. I had to add a review here. People should know about this. It changed my homepage also. I had to redo my fire fox. I had to go into my control panel to uninstall as much as I could. It is hard to uninstall. Lots of little pieces placed all over your computer. Fortunately I have most of the programs to help me get rid of most of it. I hope I got it all.
Summary
BAD NEWS. Stay TOTALLY away from it. I WOULD GIVE THIS PRODUCT (OR INVASION) NO STARS IF I COULD .
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT
DavidMcCrMarch 27, 2014
Pros
Free (but nothing else)
Cons
AVS (or one of the 3 or 4 programs that are attached) took over all of my web browsers and deleted the pages I had saved. Also, I had to remove a ton of malware after I removed the programs (at least I hope they are removed).
Summary
Stay away. Free is a great price, but this company can't be trusted. This isn't the first time that this has happened with a CNET recommendation.
Difficult to remove
MacHesneyJune 1, 2013
Pros
A very large number of audio/video codecs that is for certain. QT for Windows is very limited in comparison.
Cons
It truly needs a standalone uninstaller. Even AVS Media provides extensive manual uninstalling information even if the Windows program removal is successful. In my case I, after the Add/Remove uninstall, and had to manually delete the program folder, check for hidden user folders, and clean out the registry. In my case - deleted an AVS Media folder in registry, and then a registry search revealed over 600 AVS entries to delete that were not in the two locations they specify to check.
Summary
Free trial could lead to much unpaid time spent as removal is done thoroughly, or instead just leaving an unfinished uninstall.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jun 1, 2013<p/>Version is unknown because like I said I deleted all traces of it. Sorry. I visited the website today for the uninstall info.
did not play
MeanGeniusAugust 2, 2012
Pros
free ,,,,,,,
Cons
1 - it did not play the one file I tried to play in it, which was an Mpeg 4 movie, closed it and deleted it (all my other tested media players played the same file with NO problems) 2 - AVS also downloads other software even if you opt out during install, and that software constantly nags you to use other AVS software, obviously the AVS people sre not trying to win customers over with good marketing policies
Summary
dont bother even downloading
Don't waste your money
FARFLMay 8, 2012
Pros
Absolutely NONE!
Cons
Launching AVS Media Player brings my 3.4 Ghz Dual Core to 99% usage. Memory usage slowly climbs past 1 Gb.
Summary
Very Bad product with no support. Surprising since their Video Editor runs very well on my system. I suspect it doesn't like my nvidia GPU. I've tried their support forum but they never respond.
grreat the best
burtrude62March 10, 2012
Pros
grreaetthe best
Cons
no equalizer
Summary
avs rocks
This media player is reliable and easy to use.
pmuthersbaughSeptember 22, 2011
Pros
I like the simplicity of the program and the range of media it will play.
Cons
There are some media versions it won't play.
Summary
Overall, it's an excellent program recommended to me by a geek friend who has rarely missed on his suggested software. Get it and use it!

Developer’s Description

By Online Media Technologies

Play your audio, video, and view pictures on your desktop.

Open videos with almost any file extension such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, MP4, DVR-MS, MKV, FLV, OGG, etc. with AVS Media Player. Add audio tracks of any format such as WAV, MP3, FLAC, M4A, OGG, AAC, AMR. View images in PNG, JPEG, TIFF, GIF.