[Improvement and Bug Fixes]

  • Improved the Python environment for YouTube content downloads to speed up the downloading.
  • Fixed the issue of failing to download YouTube videos.
  • Fixed some other bugs.

    [New Feature, Improvement and Bug Fixes]

  • Added IPTV/M3U8 files playback feature.
  • Added local music lyrics auto playback feature.
  • Improved playback history settings.
  • Fixed YouTube download errors.

    [New Feature, Improvement and Bug Fixes]

  • Added video effect mode to add effects to videos.
  • Improved resume playback starts from the last end time.
  • Fixed main UI pops up when minimizing music playback window.
  • Fixed some other bug.

    [New Feature and Bug Fixes]

  • Added Bookmark Manager to add bookmarks within videos.
  • Added playback progress in the custom playlist.
  • Fixed some bug.

    [New Feature and Bug Fixes]

  • Added support for iPhone 12 AirPlay screen mirroring.
  • Added music Equalizer to customize sound effects.
  • Fixed cannot download YouTube subtitles error.
  • Fixed Send feedback failed bug.

    [Improvements and Bug Fixes]

  • Improved overall AirPlay performance.
  • Optimized video resume playback pop up.
  • Fixed poor quality of subtitles issue when playing DVDs.
  • Fixed choppy playback issue to render smooth performance.
  • Fixed mouse cursor disappears error when right clicking the main UI.
  • Fixed some bugs.

    [New Feature and Bug Fixes]

  • Added support for decoding AV1 codec.
  • Improved video playback engine.
  • Fixed some bugs.

    [Improvements and Bug Fixes]

  • Optimized Live model for seamless M3U8/IPTV streaming and internet radio playback.
  • Fixed program crash problem in macOS 10.12.
  • Fixed some other small bugs.

    [New Feature and Improvements]

  • Added video processing feature to cut and rotate video, adjust playback speed, audio volume and color balance.
  • Improved Media info module to offer more detailed media information.

    • [Bug Fixes]

  • Fixed AirPlay mirroring bug.
  • Fixed can't clear menus of recent played files.

    [New Feature and Improvements]

  • Added supports for immersive 360° VR playback.
  • Optimized YouTube download experience.
  • Modified video title display size (smaller).

    [Major Bug Fixes]

  • Fixed YouTube video/music download failed problem.
  • Fixed default subtitle not loading problem.

    • [New Feature and Improvements]

  • Added video resume playback feature.
  • Detailed YouTube video download format list.
  • Optimized video display color: Saturation, contrast, etc.

    [Improvement of function]

  • Improved the performance when playing HEVC files.
  • Added support of m3u8 live streaming video link & m3u8 file.
  • Important improvements in hardware decoding for macos, notably faster in all aspects.
  • Added "show/hide video title" option in the context menu. 

    • [VOC and Bug fixes]

  • Fixed MIDI playback on macOS.
  • Fixed major bugs of subtitles auto loading.

    5KPlayer 5.0.0 - a newly constructed player with more stable and smoother playback ability, we strongly recommend you to upgrade to this version.

    [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)
  • [ Special Edition for FIFA World Cup 2018 ]
  • Feature: Recommend today's FIFA World Cup™ 2018 best videos.
  • Improved: Overall performance on macOS 10.14 Mojave (Beta).
  • Improved: Utility of AirPlay mirroring iOS 12 (Beta) iPhone iPad to macOS 10.14 Mojave.
  • Bonus: Upgrade to get DearMob iPhone Manager giveaway - transfer football matches from Mac to iPhone.
  • Added: YouTube to MP3 directly download;
  • Improved: The compatibility of YouTube new update;
  • Improved: Overall performance in iOS 11.3 (Beta) iPhone iPad AirPlay mirroring to Mac.
  • Improved the compatibility with NEW YouTube update;
  • Fixed the problem of not analyzing NEW YouTube URL.
  • Improved the compatibility of iOS 10.2 iPhone iPad AirPlay mirroring to Mac;
  • Fixed the playback problem of 4K videos recorded by iPhone.
  • Improved the overall compatibility with macOS Sierra;
  • Fixed the problem of iOS 10 mirror no sound.
  • Improved overall AirPlay performance for iOS 9 devices;
  • Fixed video music AirPlay problem from iOS 9.1/9.2/9.3 to Mac;
  • Fixed screen mirroring from iPhone/iPad;
  • Fixed iPhone (SE/6s/6s Plus/6/6 Plus)/iPad (mini/Pro/Air) screen recording problem.
  • Fixed the fail problem of YouTube download MP4 files;
  • Improved AirPlay from Mac to Apple tvOS 9.2.
  • Added multi-language support (Japanese).
  • Improved YouTube download upgrade process;
  • Improved operation stability on Mac El Capitan;
  • Fixed other minor bugs.
  • Improved YouTube downloading module by allowing optional HTTP/HTTPS proxy;
  • Improved operation stability.
  • Added AirPlay Mirroring function to mirror iOS device/Mac screen;
  • Added screen recording function of iOS device/Mac based on AirPlay Mirroring;
  • Improved the YouTube downloading module for analysing newly supported sites;
  • Improved software overall performance in this major upgrade.
  • Improved operation stability;
  • Fixed other minor bugs.
  • Fixed unreadable code display problem of external subtitles.