SMPlayer is a free, open-source media player for Windows, Mac and Linux that plays almost any format without a codec pack, downloads subtitles on its own, and remembers exactly where you stopped in every file it has ever opened.

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How to Download SMPlayer

1 Pick the file for your system - the one marked Recommended for your device fits most visitors - and click one of its server buttons. When prompted by your browser, choose "Save" and select a destination folder.
2 We recommend the mirror buttons (US Mirror / EU Mirror) first - they are our own servers and tend to be faster and more reliable than external sources.
3 Having trouble downloading SMPlayer? If the download doesn't start, click the link again or try a different browser (Firefox/Chrome). Some security software may block downloads due to false positives.

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