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Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

BS.Player PRO remains a multimedia favorite among users who prioritize smooth playback, efficient resource utilization, and advanced subtitle handling. Whether you're revisiting an old video collection or watching high-definition movies, it offers a dependable media experience. The program remains focused on what matters: simple navigation, extensive format support, and hassle-free setup for local video playback.

BS.Player PRO appeals to users seeking advanced features in a simple interface. With automatic subtitle downloads, custom keyboard shortcuts, and broad codec support, it strikes a balance between power and ease of use. Its lightweight build makes it ideal for everyday multimedia playback.

Still dependable for serious media playback

The program’s subtitle features are a standout, including automatic subtitle searching and syncing. For non-native viewers or subtitle collectors, this is a huge time-saver. BS.Player PRO also plays nearly every major video and audio format out of the box, without forcing users to install third-party codec packs. The minimal interface hides a surprisingly powerful set of tools beneath, which remain easy to access.

For users who appreciate a clean, performance-focused layout, this program delivers a streamlined experience without unnecessary clutter. It avoids overwhelming users with excessive features, instead offering custom playback controls like adjustable aspect ratio, playback speed, and keyboard shortcuts. While intuitive overall, some menu elements feel outdated, and users unfamiliar with configuring media players might require some initial exploration to unlock the full potential of its settings.

It excels at local media playback, delivering smooth performance for offline files. However, its lack of online streaming support or cloud integration may limit its appeal for users seeking a more connected experience. While the program remains stable and reliable, its visual design hasn’t evolved much over time, leaving the interface looking somewhat dated compared to more modern media players that emphasize sleek, updated aesthetics.

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  • Pros

    • Smart subtitle handling
    • Wide format support
    • Low system resource use
  • Cons

    • Outdated interface style
    • No streaming integration

Bottom Line

Focused player built for local media

BS.Player PRO is a dependable choice for users who prioritize reliable local media playback and robust subtitle functionality. Its efficient performance, broad format compatibility, and practical features make it a tool that continues to hold value over time. Although it would benefit from modern interface enhancements and streaming capabilities, it still stands out as a trustworthy solution for those focused on offline viewing and streamlined control.

What’s new in version 2.78

  • Added support for new video and audio file types
  • Improved subtitle search speed and accuracy
  • Enhanced hardware acceleration for smoother playback
  • Minor fixes for UI responsiveness on high-DPI screens


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.78
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 8
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 7
  • Windows ME
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 2000
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
1,398
Downloads Last Week
80

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Developer’s Description

Play all multimedia files and find subtitles automatically.
BS.Player is a Windows based multimedia player that plays all types of media files (AVI/MPG/ASF/WMV/WAV/AVCHD/FLV YouTube videos/MP3) and specializes in video and DivX playback. Main features: display subtitles; support custom subtitles position, color, font, transparency, supported formats: MicroDVD, subviewer, and SubRip. fully skinnable - any shape, transparent skins, resizable movie window, multilingual, drag and drop support, command line support, pan-scan and custom pan-scan option, custom aspect ratios, playlist support, resolution changing, frame capture, AVI files with more than 2 audio streams supported (multi-language), support for OGM files, including more then 2 audio/video tracks, supports embedded subtitles/chapters, external audio file supported, S/PDIF output supported for AC3 files.

BS.Player PRO Features:

  • Support for DVD playback
  • Play and Save YouTube videos to your hard drive (in high quality (HQ) and high-definition quality (HD))
  • Network buffering (load entire movie into ram allowing hard drive to stop and extend battery time on laptops)
  • E-mail Tech support
  • Receive all upgrades of BS.Player PRO for the entire license period for FREE
  • Last but not least - by purchasing PRO license you are supporting future development of BS.Player!

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