KPlayer 1.3.1 Update

Update

• Fixed update and confirmation dialogs appearing behind always on top windows
• Changed the window title to show the folder, file name, and playlist position
• Added separate options to disable automatic hiding of the caption and control bar
• Added caption and control bar display when seeking with the keyboard
• Added playback controls with Windows media keys while the window is inactive
• Changed Stop to pause playback and return to the beginning
• Added repeat playback between selected start and end points
• Changed the default playback speed shortcuts to C X Z
• Added experimental reverse playback to the context menu

• Plays many media formats right away, with no extra codecs to install.
• Hardware acceleration keeps high-resolution video smooth.
• Ready to use as soon as it is installed, and it stays light and fast.

Website

• KPlayer: https://kplayer.kilho.net

History

• Version 1.3.0 (2026/10/26)
  • Added aspect ratio preservation when resizing from a window edge
  • Changed shortcut settings to assign keys for each action
  • Refined recovery after graphics errors in some environments
  • Added selection of multiple playlist items by dragging across empty space
  • Centered value labels on settings sliders
  • Added shortcuts for changing the display size
  • Added a shortcut for rotating the display
  • Changed subtitle color selection to use a clickable color box
  • Added playlist search
  • Fixed the edge scrolling direction when moving playlist items
  • Fixed seeking and volume adjustment failures in some locales
• Version 1.2.2 (2026/10/20)
  • Fixed the window growing on each launch after being moved between monitors with different scaling
  • Added settings to assign actions to the mouse back and forward buttons
  • Changed the screenshot folder field to expand with the path and browse button when selected
• Version 1.2.0 (2026/10/19)
  • Fixed the Always on Top state changing after switching apps or closing Settings
  • Fixed video duration appearing one second longer than the actual length
  • Fixed playback crashes in some environments
  • Fixed an error when closing the program after playback
  • Prevented crashes when adding deeply nested folders to the list
• Version 1.1.7 (2026/10/16)
  • Fixed previous videos retaining memory after switching to the next video on some systems
  • Reduced memory usage when previewing 4K AV1 videos on some systems
  • Added a spinning LP with a circular title display when playing music without cover art
  • Fixed a brief white window appearing immediately after launch on some Windows 11 systems
  • Changed opening an associated file to replace the existing playlist with the opened files
  • Added playback progress to the taskbar button
  • Added file name search to the playlist window

License

• KPlayer is open-source software.
• Use it freely anywhere, whether at home, at work, in a government office, or at school.
• You’re free to distribute it anywhere.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Is KPlayer free?
  Yes, KPlayer is free to use anywhere, including at home, at work, in government offices, and at school.
• Which video formats does it support?
  It supports major media formats such as MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, ASF, and MP3.
• Does it include ads or adware?
  No, KPlayer is completely free of ads and adware. No unwanted programs are installed along with it.
• Is it open source?
  Yes, KPlayer is distributed as open-source software. You can inspect the source code, and the project is developed transparently.
• Can I add multiple files at once?
  Yes, you can add multiple files or folders to the playlist at once by dragging and dropping them.

Related Links

• Program source code: https://github.com/newkilho/KPlayer
• Update announcement: https://kilho.net/archives/notice/2940