5KPlayer for Mac

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Free DearMob Mac OS X 10.10/10.11/10.7/10.8/10.9, macOS 10.12, macOS 10.13 Version 5.0 Full Specs

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5KPlayer for Mac is an all-around free media/video player that gives Mac users a new way to play/download/AirPlay video music, mirror display and record screen.
With built-in 420+ video & audio codecs, it delivers smooth playback of any media files, including DVD, radio, music and videos files in a wide range of formats, such as MKV, AVI, MPEG, MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, FLAC, AAC, MP3, even 4K, 5K and 8K Ultra HD videos. 5KPlayer gives you access to any online video download sites, like YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, DailyMotion, Vimeo, Vevo, Metacafe, Vube, Vine, UStream, MTV, Niconico. It also enables you to convert YouTube videos to MP3 in one click with fast speed. The incorporation of AirPlay streaming technology, means that you are able to use 5KPlayer to wirelessly stream video music on your iPhone iPad iPod to Mac, or from Mac to Apple TV and speakers. Meanwhile, the advanced Air Mirroring and screen record capacities of 5KPlayer help you to mirror your display and record screen with high quality. You can easily and efficiently realize game recording and enjoy videos on bigger screen over the best sound system.

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"good enough for me"

March 15, 2018 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.9

2018-03-15 08:41:51

Pros

the airplay feature is such a badass

Cons

I would give it a 5-star but I want to give them some space to improve.

Summary

a good app for me

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"good app for me"

alchemisman March 14, 2018 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.9

2018-03-14 05:33:08 | By alchemisman

Pros

nice&neat software got what I need for. easy to use aswell

Cons

easy to use, not too bad.

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"Steals default app for many file types"

MrJimChristensen December 29, 2017 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.3

2017-12-29 08:07:04 | By MrJimChristensen

Pros

The programs works, but see the CONS

Cons

This program takes-over the default app for many file types, and it does this every time I run the program! THe choice of a default app for any file type should be mine... not some crazed develpoer!

Summary

Avoid this program like the plauge

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"not what I expected and now I can't uninstall!!!!!!!!!!"

moonathan April 19, 2017 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.2

2017-04-19 22:51:14 | By moonathan

Pros

none that I can tell

Cons

I can't get it off my computer now. Not with CCleaner, malwarebytes or norton. Is this a joke?

Summary

DO NOT DOWNLOAD

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"I'm a Mac IT Guy and recognize MALWARE"

aar0n5150 February 14, 2017 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.2

2017-02-14 09:11:13 | By aar0n5150

Pros

It plays videos. In my testing, 4k 60fps videos that could play in VLC also play in 5kplayer. Meanwhile, 4k videos that are choppy in VLC are still choppy in 5k player, but maybe a tiny bit better.

Cons

The software developer (Digiarty) uses user unfriendly practices that violate Apple's developer guidelines and make me as a user very nervous. These include:
Changing the default application for handling of all media files to use 5kplayer without asking.
Setting 5kplayer to launch upon login but not visible in the user list to remove.
Intentionally making it very difficult to uninstall.
The Mac will always report: "5kplayer can't be moved to the trash because it's open." even after you quit.
The process names are obfuscated so you can't find them to force quit.
Application opens a browser window upon first launch and goes to the developer's site if you don't fill out the registration.

Summary

I don't know what hidden functionality exists in 5kplayer, or why they make this software act so much like malware. I don't trust them and will no longer use Digiarty produced software.

Instructions to uninstall:
Right click (or control click) on the application
Select Show Package Contents
Delete the folder inside
Delete the application
Type Command-Shift-G
Go to: ~/Library/
Open Application Support/Digiarty
Delete the 5kPlayer folder inside
Empty trash
Reboot.

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"Works well, but can't play Blu-ray DVD's"

docdss October 13, 2015 / Version: 5KPlayer 3.0

2015-10-13 23:11:22 | By docdss

Pros

The player works well. It has some nice features, such as air-play. It can also take snap shots at any point on a video file, while it's being played.

Cons

Doesn't play my blu-ray discs like I thought it was supposed to. It also hijacked my use of Quick-Time player and became my default player. Now, in order to use it, or other video players, I have to do a 2-fingered tap (right-click for Macs) in order to be able to choose another player. I have tried to change the default player back to Quick-Time, but can't find a way to do that.

Summary

It works well, but the main reason that I wanted it was to play Blu-ray on my Mac, but I still have to use AnyMP4 free blu-ray player if I want to play them.

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"I think is good enough"

September 08, 2015 / Version: 5KPlayer 3.0

2015-09-08 16:05:52

Pros

I think is good enough

Cons

I think is good enough

Summary

I think is good enough

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What's new in version 5.0
Improvement of functions: Significantly improved playback efficiency - support smoother play of HEVC, MPEG4, H.264/4K video. Advanced the loading and settings of subtitles. - Apply subtitle in the video by dropping the file into the playback window. - All changes of subtitle settings update immediately without rebooting the software. Optimized 5KPlayer auto associate to all video/music file with user-customized file association. Provided video preview for accurate playback location when mouse over on the progress bar. New Features: Added DLNA media streaming, turn your Mac as a: - DLNA controller: stream media wirelessly from your Mac to DLNA-compatible devices, play media on TV, Xbox, PS4, etc. - DLNA server: enable media sharing, other DLNA-compatible device can access and play media in 5KPlayer's DLNA Share List. - DLNA renderer: receive and play media beamed from Android and other DLNA server. Added 7 playback speed options (2x/1.5x/1.2x/1x/0.8x/0.7x/0.5x) in the right click menu. Added audio channel mode (Stereo, RStereo, Left, Right, Dolbys).

What's new in version 5.0

Improvement of functions:

Significantly improved playback efficiency - support smoother play of HEVC, MPEG4, H.264/4K video.

Advanced the loading and settings of subtitles.

- Apply subtitle in the video by dropping the file into the playback window.

- All changes of subtitle settings update immediately without rebooting the software.

Optimized 5KPlayer auto associate to all video/music file with user-customized file association.

Provided video preview for accurate playback location when mouse over on the progress bar.

New Features:

Added DLNA media streaming, turn your Mac as a:

- DLNA controller: stream media wirelessly from your Mac to DLNA-compatible devices, play media on TV, Xbox, PS4, etc.

- DLNA server: enable media sharing, other DLNA-compatible device can access and play media in 5KPlayer's DLNA Share List.

- DLNA renderer: receive and play media beamed from Android and other DLNA server.

Added 7 playback speed options (2x/1.5x/1.2x/1x/0.8x/0.7x/0.5x) in the right click menu.

Added audio channel mode (Stereo, RStereo, Left, Right, Dolbys).

General
Publisher	DearMob
Publisher web site	http://www.5kplayer.com
Release Date	November 12, 2018
Date Added	November 13, 2018
Version	5.0

Category
Category	Video Software
Subcategory	Video Players

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Mac OS X 10.10/10.11/10.7/10.8/10.9, macOS 10.12, macOS 10.13
Additional Requirements	macOS High Sierra macOS Sierra OS X El Capitan OS X Yosemite OS X Mavericks OS X Mountain Lion OS X Lion OS X Snow Leopard

Download Information
File Size	58.66MB
File Name	External File

Popularity
Total Downloads	1,524,405
Downloads Last Week	5,536

Pricing
License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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