PotPlayer
PotPlayer is a free multimedia player for viewing media files on Windows computers.
What PotPlayer is
PotPlayer is a free multimedia player for viewing media files on Windows computers. Its listed Windows support includes Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, with x86, x64, and ARM64 downloads. Subtitle formats include SMI, SRT, DVD Vobsub, Blu-ray subtitles, and ASS/SSA animation; the listing also names SMI Ruby tags. Users can add codecs through OpenCodec, and hardware acceleration is supported. Playback tools include scene snapshots, bookmarks for scenes or chapters, and smooth video playback. PotPlayer supports 3D glasses and Side by Side, Top and Bottom, and Page Flipping output formats. It can work with devices such as DVD, TV, and HDTV. The freeware license permits use at home, workplaces, internet cafés, schools, and government offices to view media files on a computer. However, using the software to provide commercial services requires prior permission. The license also says the software may relay streaming data between users through a network device installed on the user's computer.
Good
- Freeware license for viewing computer media files.
- Supports multiple named subtitle formats.
- OpenCodec lets users add codecs.
- Supports hardware acceleration and 3D output formats.
- Includes scene snapshots and bookmarks.
Watch out
- Listed platform support is Windows.
- Commercial services require prior permission.
- Software may relay streaming data between users.
Who it suits
PotPlayer suits Windows users who want a free player with support for named subtitle formats, add-on codecs, and 3D output options. Its license permits computer media viewing in homes and workplaces, while commercial service use requires prior permission.
Verdict
PotPlayer offers free Windows playback with subtitle, codec, hardware acceleration, and 3D format support. Check the commercial-use restriction and the license's statement about possible streaming-data relay before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From PotPlayer's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PotPlayer | Free | Freeware for viewing media files on the user's computer · commercial services require prior permission |
The facts
Each one read from PotPlayer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D playback
- It supports 3D glasses and Side by Side, Top and Bottom, and Page Flipping output formats.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Codecs
- PotPlayer supports OpenCodec so users can add codecs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Commercial use limit
- Users may not use the software to provide commercial services without the company's prior permission.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- For product support, the company may collect computer operating system, CPU, memory, graphics card, DirectX, player, webcam, and TV reception card information, and says it uses this data to improve the software or provide environment-suitable service or technology.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Format support
- SMI,SRT,Vobsub,Blu-ray subtitles,ASS/SSA,SMI Ruby tagschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Hardware acceleration
- The player supports DXVA, CUDA, and QuickSync hardware acceleration.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License model
- freechecked 21 Sep 2026
- Playback tools
- Features include scene snapshots, bookmarks for scenes or chapters, and smooth video playback.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- PotPlayer is a multimedia player for viewing media files on a computer.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The license says the company operates a security system to protect users' personal information and announces and complies with its Privacy Policy.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Streaming data relay
- The license says the software may relay streaming data between users through a network device installed on the user's computer.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Subtitles
- Supported subtitle formats include SMI, SRT, DVD Vobsub, Blu-ray subtitles, and ASS/SSA animation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Subtitle support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Support and updates
- The license says the company will provide software updates and address reasonable user suggestions or complaints through appropriate procedures.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Devices
- The player supports devices such as DVD, TV, and HDTV.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windowschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- The site lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, with x86, x64, and ARM64 downloads.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Free use
- The license says users may install and use the freeware at home, workplaces, internet cafés, schools, and government offices to view media files on their computers.checked 11 Oct 2026
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