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Once you get past its nightmare of an installation process, KMPlayer's sheer power and flexibility are impressive. It includes a vast array of video- and audio-capturing options, as well as skins, a plethora of playback controls and tweaks, and broad DVD support.
When installing KMPlayer, be sure to keep your eyes peeled, as the process is less than straightforward. It presents a number of different jargon-filled installation options ("Extender Plus External Codec?"), an offer for a bundled Ask.com toolbar, and inexplicably another offer for a "Clean Water Action Reminder." It's also worth noting that my install experience included a prompt for me to "re-start as an admin" in order to update the app. I did this and was stuck in an eternal update loop that forced me to restart the program.
Installation issues aside, I am actually pretty impressed with the number of features KMPlayer offers. I was able to play DVDs without a hitch, and I didn't run into problems with any video file types. Also, the extensive menus include controls for brightness, contrast, hue, and so on, subtitles, screen size, aspect ratio, color, capture tools, and so much more. There's even a built-in audio equalizer and 3D playback capabilities. It's nice that there's so much packed under the hood, but it can be overwhelming if you're not completely comfortable with advanced video terminology.
With so many features, it's a shame there isn't a clear and concise Help file to get users started. Instead, the F1 Help command brings you to KMPlayer's online forum, where you are forced to sift through user-generated instructions and tips.
The bottom line is, if you are a discerning video enthusiast, looking for extreme flexibility in a video player, then KMPlayer should do the trick (once you get past the install process). On the other hand, if you're a more casual viewer looking for a simple player, then this download might be overkill.
KMPlayer-Play digital media of various formats with 3D and WiDi support.-Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From KMP Media:
KMPlayer is all in one media player, covering various formats such as VCD, DVD, AVI, MKV, Ogg Theora, OGM, 3GP, MPEG-1/2/4, WMV, RealMedia, QuickTime etc. It has an extra feature to play Incomplete/Damaged AVI file, Locked Media Files while downloading or sharing, Compressed Audio Album (zip, rar) and so on. It handles a wide range of subtitles and allows you to capture audio, video, and screenshots in many ways. The player provides both internal and external filters with a fully controlled environment without grappling with DirectShow merit system. The player can set multifarious audio and video effects, control playback speed and octave, select parts of a video as favorites, do a powerful A-B repeat, remap the keys of remote interface for HTPC including overlay screen controls, change a skin dynamically depending on a media type playing, and many more. It is completely customizable thanks to a wide selection of skins and color schemes, and configuration options are extensive. KMPlayer is one of the most powerful video players in the world and trying to offer the best media entertaining environment for users. With new vision and dedication for the better user experience of video entertaining, we will keep listen and communicate with users of KMPlayer.
What's new in this version: Version 3.3.0.33 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"Surprisingly Good, Deserves more attention from people"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
Literally plays everything (Unlike vlc there is no lag or slow down), lightweight yet good looking, Rich functionality , Great video quality , Best subtitle options out of all the others
Cons
None so far
Summary
Probably the best media player out there, this deserves more recognition
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"video heaven to me"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
I've always been able to depend on KMPlayer being able to play any video I've thrown at it. Usually with less cpu time too. Tried many others but this one always wins for me when it comes to watching videos. Great that it contains its own codecs and configures without my trying to figure out what do I need to change like I have with other players.
Cons
I always have to install a skin to get the buttons to a decent size for me and dealing with finding that skin can be a hassle. Other than that I can't come up with anything bad about it.
Summary
My favorite Video player to date (out of the last dozen years or so). Reliable, quick, easy to get people up to speed on. All-around great player for any sort of video you might have on your system. 5-stars
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"Over the hill; original developer moved on"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
Used to play everything flawlessly
Cons
Doesn't anymore
Nightmare to configureSummary
KMPlayer was sold to Pandora TV, the original developer left, and it has languished in a nightmare land of shoddy updates that have broken a once fine player. I used to use it for everything. But there are perennial issues now. Most files have video and audio as much as 3 or 4 seconds out of sync and no amount of tweaking the settings will fix it. H.264 files generally play in slow motion as well as being out of sync. These files play fine using other players. The system load is horrible. I have a quad core machine and KMPlayer will run all four cores at high usage. I think the new owners have been more concerned with eye candy and less with playing media.
The original developer now has a product called PotPlayer which, even though still in late beta, beats the snot out of KMPlayer. It plays everything, correctly, and with light resource impact. Every dog has its day and KMPlayer's has come and gone. Sad. -
"It plays everything"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
+It plays every video codec and of course with subtitles support.
+It offers a vast majority of optionsCons
-Never found one
Summary
The best video player along with VLC.
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"I have been using KMplayer for years but no anymore"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
Got all the codec and can play various format
Cons
There is a problem with KMpalyer with window 7. MKV files play slow on window 7 but it is fine in other player.
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"Very nice audio and video player"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
Works very well, easy to use and fast too. Can play 57 bazillion formats without codes.
Cons
New interface introduced in last version is terrible.
Summary
Does it job perfectly, using it for years now!
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"I use it when wmp can't find the right code."
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
good quality sound & pictures,its my main player
Cons
no user instructions.
Summary
if you want a media player that will play your media files without having to load a library and waste valuable memory then i would recommend The KMPlayer.
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"Great Player, covert installations?"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
It's a fine, perhaps best player out right now. Shame they have to prostitute themselves with covert program installs.
Cons
KMP COVERTLY installed YONTOO, August 12, 2012, By moby2011, WITHOUT ANY PERMISSION...wasn't even a checkbox.
('Yontoo LLC' or Yontoo Layers installed without my permission, by KMP Player install. It's of unknown benefit. Its regarded as spyware (malware) by a couple of antivirus programs.
***KMP Player - Keep tap-dancing with covertly installed products, and your name will be sh*t on the Internet.
CNET: do you intend to recommend the KMP Player without sharing this valuable information? Here's your heads-up and opportunity to support consumers...who support YOU!Summary
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YONTOO, installed, without permission, a program of little to no value - even considered 'malware', or worse! If you picked-up Yontoo, with KMP Player install. remove it straight-away!Remove it-its unnecessary, and even more so since it installed without permission!
PLEASE, Let KMP Player know how they are killing an excellent product reputation with smarmy, covert installs. -
"Version 3.3 is epic!!!"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
Excellent features and compatibility
Cons
Doesn't feel as integrated as Windows Media Player
Summary
I would recommend downloading and using instead of WMP
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"Great player"
Version: KMPlayer 3.3.0.33
Pros
codecs on board
perfect interfaceCons
some instability in Win 7
Summary
My favorite before PotPlayer. After KMPlayer being sold to pandora.tv, the development has slowed down considerably
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