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Find media player by file extension


On this page you can determine which file extensions are (best) handled by which media players.

Some media players aim to support every type of media file available - like VLC or Xine. These players are generally recommended. However in some situations specialized players might perform better - especially when it comes to DRM protected material, very obscure or specialized file types.

File Extension Media Player
All-in-one players
ALL
Media Player Classic
Freeware

VideoLAN VLC Media Player
Freeware

Xine
Freeware

MPlayer
Freeware

The Core Media Player
Shareware/trial/demo

Crystal Player
Commercial

MPlayer OS X
Freeware

Zoom Player

BS Player
Commercial

Winamp Media Player
Freeware

MPEG-1
.mpg
.mpeg

ANY (more or less).

MPEG-2
.mpg
.mpeg
.mod
.vob

See all-in-one players (some can handle MPEG-2)
or buy a software DVD player.

.3gp

QuickTime

QuickTime Alternative
Freeware

.asf
.wmv

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Components for QuickTime
Freeware

.avi

Windows Media Player

Media Player Classic
Freeware

VideoLAN VLC Media Player
Freeware

DivX Player

.divx

DivX Player

.flv

Wimpy Standalone FLV Player
Freeware

Martijn de Visser FLV Player
Freeware

.mkv

Media Player Classic
Freeware

VideoLAN VLC Media Player
Freeware

.mp4

QuickTime

QuickTime Alternative
Freeware

.ogm

Media Player Classic
Freeware

VideoLAN VLC Media Player
Freeware

.qt
.mov

QuickTime

QuickTime Alternative
Freeware

.rm
.rmvb

Real Player

Real Alternative
Freeware

.swf

Media Player Classic
Freeware

Wimpy Standalone FLV Player
Freeware