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Supported Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1 (32 / 64bit), 8 (32 / 64bit), Windows 7 (32 / 64bit), Vista (32 / 64bit), XP SP2 or higher(32 / 64bit)

macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, MountainLion, Lion, Snow Leopard

Version History:

Date

Description

Version 6.10
2024-11-22

Update 5KPlayer - Windows & Mac:

Improvements & 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.

Version 6.9
2021-10-26

Update 5KPlayer - Windows & Mac:

New Features

● Added IPTV/M3U8 files playback feature.

● Added local music lyrics auto playback feature.

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Improved playback history settings.

● Fixed YouTube download errors.

Version 6.8
2021-04-21

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

New Features

● Added Video effect mode to add effects to videos.

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Improved Resume playback starts from the last end time.

● Fixed main UI pops up when minimizing music playback window.

● Fixed other minor bugs.

Version 6.8
2021-04-21

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features

● Added Video effect mode to add effects to videos.

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Improved Resume playback feature.

● Fixed NVIDIA hardware acceleration error.

● Fixed errors when minimizing music playback window.

Version 6.5
2021-01-26

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

New Features

● Added Bookmark Manager to add bookmarks within videos.

● Added playback progress in the custom playlist.

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Fixed some bugs.

Version 6.5
2021-01-26

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features

● Added Bookmark Manager to add bookmarks within videos.

● Added playback progress in the custom playlist.

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Fixed two 5KPlayer icons showing up in the system tray.

Version 6.4
2020-10-19

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

New Features

● Added support for iPhone 12 AirPlay screen mirroring

● Added music Equalizer to customize sound effects

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Fixed cannot download YouTube subtitles error

● Fixed Send feedback failed bug

Version 6.4
2020-10-19

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features

● Added support for iPhone 12 AirPlay screen mirroring

● Added music Equalizer to customize sound effects

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Fixed cannot use PageUp/PageDown shortcut error

● Fixed Send feedback failed bug

Version 6.3
2020-06-10

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

Improvement of Functions

● Improved overall AirPlay performance

● Optimized video resume playback pop up

 

Bug Fixes

● 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 other small bugs

Version 6.3
2020-06-10

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

Improvement of Functions

● Improved overall AirPlay performance

● Optimized video resume playback pop up

 

Bug Fixes

● Fixed poor quality of subtitles issue when playing DVDs

● Fixed software crash issue when adding AV1 videos on AMD PC

● Fixed some other small bugs

Version 6.2
2020-03-30

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

New Features

● Added support for decoding AV1 codec

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Improved video playback engine

● Fixed some bugs

Version 6.2
2020-03-24

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features

● Added support for decoding AV1 codec

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Improved video playback engine

● Fixed some bugs

Version 6.1
2019-09-18

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

New Features

● Added support for M3U files playback

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Improved YouTube download module to offer higher efficiency of downloading

● Fixed YouTube downloaded video no sound problem

● Fixed YouTube video download failed error

● Fixed some other small bugs

Version 6.1
2019-09-18

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features

● Added support for M3U files playback

 

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Improved YouTube download module to offer higher efficiency of downloading

● Fixed YouTube downloaded video no sound problem

● Fixed YouTube video download failed error

● Fixed some other small bugs

Version 6.0
2019-09-16

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

Improvements & Bug Fixes

● Otimized Live model for seamless M3U8/IPTV streaming and internet radio playback.

● Fixed no audio in video downloaded from YouTube.

● Fixed program crash problem in macOS 10.12.

● Fixed some other small bugs.

Version 6.0
2019-09-16

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features

● Added 64-bit version for smoother H.264/HEVC 4K and H.264 8K playback.

● Added support for 10bit HEVC HDR videos in noticeably better pictures.

 

Improvement of Functions

● Improved Hardware Acceleration for video decoding & encoding for speedy video cut and conversion.

● Optimized Live module for seamless M3U8/IPTV streaming and internet radio playback.

 

Bug Fixes

● Fixed no audio in video downloaded from YouTube.

● Fixed program crash caused by failed YouTube URL analysis.

● Fixed some other small bugs.

Version 5.8
2019-05-15

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

New Features and Improvements

● Added video processing feature to cut/rotate video, and 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.

Version 5.8
2019-05-15

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features and Improvements

● Added video processing feature to cut/rotate video,and adjust playback speed, audio volume and color balance.

● Optimized Hardware Acceleration module to check computer's GPU more precisely.

● Improved Media info module to offer more detailed media information.

Version 5.7
2019-03-06

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

New Feature and Improvements

● Added supports for immersive 360°VR (incl. 360°, 180° SBS, 180° Top-Bottom video) Playback.

● Optimized YouTube download experience.

● Modified video title display size (smaller).

 

Bug Fixes

● Fixed some bugs.

Version 5.7
2019-03-05

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Feature and Improvements

● Added supports for immersive 360°VR (incl. 360°, 180° SBS, 180° Top-Bottom video) Playback.

● Optimized YouTube download experience.

● Modified video title display size (smaller).

 

Bug Fixes

● Fixed an issue where progress bar cannot be dragged.

● Fixed a bug that program crashes while taking screenshot.

Version 5.6
2019-01-10

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

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.

Version 5.6
2019-01-07

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Feature and Improvements

● Added video resume playback feature.

● Detailed YouTube video download format list.

● Optimized video display color: Saturation, contrast, etc.

 

Bug fixes

● Fixed default subtitle not loading problem.

● Fixed video rotate failed on Windows 10.

● Fixed some file playback failed.

Version 5.5
2018-12-13

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

Improvement of functions:

● Improved the performance when playing HEVC/H.265 files.

● Added support of m3u8 live streaming video link & m3u8 file.

● Improved FLV fps detection and processing rate.

● Added "show/hide video title" option in context memu.

 

VOC and Bug fixes

● Fixed some FLAC playback bugs.

● Fixed major bugs of subtitles auto loading.

 

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

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.

 

Improvement of function:

Fixed MIDI playback on macOS.

Fixed major bugs of subtitles auto loading.

Version 5.0.0
2018-11-13

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

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).

Version 5.2
2018-08-03

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

Improvement of functions:

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

● Optimized the audio & subtitle track synchronization time in milliseconds.

● Improved the loading and settings of subtitles: 1. Apply subtitle in the video by dropping the file into the playback window; 2. All changes of subtitle settings update immediately without rebooting the software.

● Added in the Library is a control that allows you to change music playback settings.

● Enhanced video renderer and video output settings.

● Added video audio file filter in custom playlist.

 

User feedback and bug fixes:

● Added display of filename when playing the video.

● Removed screen saver ban when playing audio.

● Other miscellaneous corrections, fixes, and changes.

Version 5.1
2018-06-15

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

Major Bug fixes:

● Fixed the problem of software freezing and crashing after updated to 5.0.

Version 4.9.1
2018-06-15

Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

FIFA World Cup 2018 Special Edition:

● 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) to macOS Mojave (Beta).

● Bonus: Upgrade to get DearMob iPhone Manager giveaway - transfer FIFA matches from Mac to iPhone.

Version 5.0
2018-06-13

Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

New Features:

● Add DLNA-Certified Media Streaming, turn your PC as a:

- DLNA controller: stream media wirelessly from your PC 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.

 

Improvement of Function:

● Extended support for Non-standard subtitles encoding.

● Improved file association rules, significantly reduced numbers of interruptions for better user experience.

 

Bug Fixes:

  • ● Fixed the problem that software crashes for AirPlay mirroring on iOS 11.3 and later.
  • ● Some other error fixes.

    Version 4.9
    2018-04-02

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

    Improvements:

    ● Improved DXVA2, QSV, NVIDIA H/W acceleration performance.

    ● FFMPEG Upgrade - upgrade the default built-in codec performance.

    ● Optimized the Settings interface and replaced some uncertain terms with intuitive terms.

     

    VOC and Bug fixes:

    ● Interface bounce back to the screen automatically when dragging the window to the screen edge.

    ● Miscellaneous corrections and changes.

    ● Fixed the bug when mirror iOS11.3 device to computer.

    Version 4.9
    2018-01-31

    Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

    Added: YouTube to MP3 directly download.

    Improved: The compatibility of YouTube new update.

    Improved: Overall performance in iOS 11.3 iPhone iPad AirPlay mirroring to Mac.

    Version 4.8
    2018-01-25

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

    Enhanced Playback Performance:

    ● Added QSV, NVIDIA H/W decoding regarding H.264 videos, reduced CPU usage when playback H.264 videos.

    ● Added video ratio options.

    ● Enhanced the support for subtitle auto matching.

     

    Function Improvements:

    ● Added DVD disk file opening modes, now supporting opening with UDF and ISO.

    ● Improved video preview efficiency.

    ● Optimized Library center, less time needed to load Library data than before.

     

    VOC and Bug Fixes:

    ● Fixed large video rotating problem.

    ● Other bug fixes.

    Version 4.3
    2017-09-01

    Update 5KPlayer - Mac:

    Improved: The compatibility with NEW YouTube update;

    Fixed: The problem of not analyzing NEW YouTube URL.

    Version 4.6
    2017-08-02

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

    Improvement of User Experience:

    ● Added multithread mode on YouTube analyzing and downloading to make full use of hardware resource.

    • ● Changed subtitles to be automatically loaded in initialized settings.
    • ● Hide control bar in full-screen playback mode.
    • ● Added support for more registration email formats.

     

    VOC and Bug Fixes

    ● Fixed YouTube downloading related errors.

    • ● Fixed a crush error in program installation process.
    • ● Fixed an error related to audio image.
    • ● Modify control bar to disappear if no actions has been made in 2.5-sec during the playback.
    Version 4.5
    2017-06-20

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:

    Enhanced Playback Performance:

    ● Added video content playback in DXVA2 H/W acceleration;

    - CPU demand is much lower when playback HEVC, MPEG4, H.264/4K video.

    ● Extended sound volume to 120 Maximum;

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

     

    Improvement of Function:

    ● Provide video preview for accurate playback location when cursor on progress bar;

    ● Long press of right arrow button can now skipping playback time quickly;

    ● Added subtitle analyzing and MP3 audio support for YouTube downloading;

    ● Added multi-tasks URL analyzing and video downloading;

    ● Added breatpoint resumption download;

    ● Replaced 5KPlayer auto associate to all video/music file with user-customized;

    ● Screenshots button added to playback control panel;

    - Left click to capture screen, right click to open screenshots library.

    ● Removed AirPlay playback feature;

    - AirPlay mirroring feature is still here, we'll provide better function in the future.

    ● Removed Bonjour service auto downloading with 5KPlayer setup;

    - We offered a download link on AirPlay window.

     

    Other miscellaneous fixes and changes:

    ● Playback mode option is moved to playback control panel;

    ● Redesigned DVD interface;

    ● Click Music on the main interface will be redirect to Music catalog under Library;

    ● AirPlay related settings are moved to AirPlay under 5KPlayer's main interface;

    ● Modified Network module to Live, redesigned Live interface.

    Version 4.3
    2017-04-13

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows: (Support AirPlay Streaming)Added: Support for new Windows 10 version 1703 (Creators Update Build 15063).

    Version 4.2
    2017-01-03

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows & Mac:Fixed: The problem of mirroring iPhone screen to Windows in iOS 10.2;

    • Improved the compatibility of iOS 10.2 iPhone iPad AirPlay mirroring to Mac;

    Fixed: The playback problem of 4K videos recorded by iPhone.

    Version 4.1
    2016-10-12

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows & Mac:Improved: The overall AirPlay performance from iPhone 7/7 Plus to Windows;

    Improved the overall compatibility with macOS Sierra;
    Fixed: The problem of iOS 10.1 mirror no sound.

    Version 4.0
    2016-06-13

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows & Mac:

    Improved: Overall AirPlay performance for iOS 9 devices;
    Fixed: Video music AirPlay problem from iOS 9.1/9.2/9.3 to Windows/Mac;
    Fixed: Screen mirroring from iPhone/iPad;
    Fixed: iPhone (SE/6s/6s Plus/6/6 Plus)/iPad (mini/Pro/Air) screen recording.

    Version 3.6
    2016-02-26

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows & Mac:

    Improved: The effectiveness of 4K 8K UHD videos download and playback.


    Fixed the fail problem of YouTube download MP4 files;

    Improved AirPlay from Mac to Apple tvOS 9.2.

    Version 3.5
    2016-02-22

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:Improved: The efficiency of analyzing YouTube links and downloading YouTube videos;
    Improved: AirPlay from Windows to Apple tvOS 9.2;
    Fixed: The sound problem when downloading some YouTube videos;
    Fixed: The new encryption problem of YouTube download.

    Version 3.4
    2016-01-18

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:Added: Japanese version of software update log;
    Improved: The playback module to solve software stuck problem when playing videos;
    Fixed: The problem of language list not in line with subtitle list when switching DVD titles;
    Fixed: The problem of playback window getting transparent and control bar stretching out when auto start with computer.

    Version 3.3
    2015-12-23

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows & Mac:Improved: Overall video playback with uplifted color saturation;
    Improved: YouTube download module for H.264, H.265 videos;
    Improved: AirPlay from Windows 10 to Apple TV function.

    Added: Japanese version of software UI;

    Version 3.2
    2015-12-9

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:Improved: The operation stability on Windows 10;
    Improved: The converting speed from MP4 to MP3, AAC.

    Version 3.1
    2015-09-30

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:Improved: The CPU utility of this software on computer;
    Improved: The Bonjour module for AirPlay to avoid Apple TV not being recognized by some devices;
    Fixed: The remains of context menu after the software is uninstalled on Windows 8/8.1/10.

    Version 3.1
    2015-08-21

    Update 5KPlayer - Mac:Improved YouTube download upgrade process;
    Improved operation stability on Mac El Capitan;
    Fixed other minor bugs.

    Version 3.0
    2015-07-29

    Update 5KPlayer - Mac:Improved YouTube downloading module by allowing optional HTTP/HTTPS proxy;
    Improved operation stability.

    2.2
    2015-06-17

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:Added: The external subtitle formats supported, including .ass, .json, .aqt and .sub;
    Improved: Multi-screen display;
    Fixed: The problem that software can't run due to config file exception;
    Fixed: The download problems in YouTube videos with non-English letter in download path.

    2.4
    2015-06-13

    Update 5KPlayer - Mac: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.

    2.1
    2015-04-15

    Update 5KPlayer - Windows:Fixed: File selection window not opening in Windows XP;
    Fixed: AirPlay music cover not updating;
    Fixed: Some MOV files not playing issue;
    Fixed: Unreadable code display problem of external subtitles.

    2.1
    2015-02-15

    Update 5KPlayer - Mac:Improved operation stability;
    Fixed other minor bugs.

    2.0
    2015-01-27

    Update 5KPlayer - Mac:Fixed unreadable code display problem of external subtitles.

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