ALLPlayer 9.6
You double-click a video file and Windows throws up an error. Wrong codec. Unsupported format. Missing filter.
If that scenario is why you're here, ALLPlayer is built to end it.
This free Windows media player ships with an integrated codec library that handles AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, FLV, VOB, and dozens of other formats the moment you install it - no separate downloads, no configuration required.
Version 9.6 updates include hardware-accelerated decoding that offloads video processing to your GPU, keeping CPU usage low during demanding 1080p and 4K playback sessions.
Built-in Codecs Mean Zero Format Errors
The most common frustration with Windows Media Player is its narrow format support. ALLPlayer eliminates that entirely.
Open any file directly - the player identifies and decodes it using its built-in codec engine without touching your system-wide codec stack.
Users who prefer to extend system-wide playback across multiple applications can pair ALLPlayer with the K-Lite Codec Pack, but for ALLPlayer itself, it's completely self-contained.
MKV containers with multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and chapter markers play correctly. VOB files from DVD structures open without needing to mount an image first. Legacy AVI and DivX files work without installing outdated filters.
Automatic Subtitle Download and Sync
For anyone watching foreign-language content, ALLPlayer's subtitle management is one of its standout features.
The player searches online subtitle databases automatically and downloads matching subtitle files for whatever media you've opened - the same convenience that BSPlayer has long been praised for.
When the timing is off, the built-in synchronization tool lets you shift subtitles forward or backward by milliseconds without pausing playback. SRT, ASS, SSA, and other subtitle formats are supported - you can preview and check any SRT file directly in your browser before loading it into ALLPlayer.
For subtitle work at the system level across multiple players, DirectVobSub remains a strong companion tool.
Hardware Acceleration for 4K and High-Resolution Playback
ALLPlayer 9.6 uses DXVA2 hardware acceleration to decode H.264 and HEVC content using your graphics card rather than your processor. This matters on lower-end hardware where software decoding of 4K video would cause stuttering and dropped frames.
The result is smooth playback with significantly lower system load compared to unaccelerated players.
For users who need maximum control over rendering quality - sharpening, deinterlacing, or upscaling - players like PotPlayer and MPC-BE offer deeper integration with external renderers. ALLPlayer keeps that complexity out of the equation, which is precisely the point for most users.
Audio Equalization and Playback Controls
Beyond video, ALLPlayer includes a built-in equalizer for audio tuning - useful when dialogue is too quiet, bass is too heavy, or treble is harsh through certain speaker setups.
Playback speed adjustment lets you slow down lectures or speed through repetitive content. The interface is skinnable if you prefer a different visual style.
Who Should Download ALLPlayer
ALLPlayer suits users who want a reliable, install-and-forget media player without reading documentation or configuring filters. It handles the everyday library - TV shows, movies, home video, downloaded content - without requiring technical knowledge.
Power users wanting scripting, CLI control, or advanced audio rendering should look at mpv Player or SMPlayer.
For Windows users who simply want to press play and have it work - ALLPlayer 9.6 delivers exactly that.
