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IINA for Mac
Modern video player for macOS
- Audio & video
- Open source · GPL-3.0
- Free
- ★ 46.7k on GitHub
IINA is a free, open-source video player designed for modern macOS. Built on mpv, it plays almost any video or music file and adds picture-in-picture, trackpad gestures and online subtitle search.
Key features
PLAYS ALMOST ANYTHING
Based on mpv, which provides strong decoding on macOS.
MADE FOR THE MAC
Force Touch, picture-in-picture, a customizable interface with color schemes and on-screen controller layouts.
SUBTITLES DONE RIGHT
Online subtitle search and smart matching of local subtitle files.
MUSIC MODE AND HISTORY
A standalone Music Mode for audio files, playlists, chapters, video thumbnails and unlimited playback history.
FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS
Keyboard, mouse, trackpad and gestures, plus mpv config files and scripts for advanced users.
Who IINA is for
- Anyone who watches downloaded videos on a Mac
- People who need good subtitle support
- Power users who like mpv
Install
With Homebrew:
Or use the Download button above and drag the app to your Applications folder.
Requirements: Designed for macOS 11 and later.
A free alternative to VLC, Infuse and QuickTime Player
People often look for IINA when they want what VLC or Infuse or QuickTime Player does without paying. IINA is free and its source code is public, so you can see exactly what it does on your Mac.
FAQ
Is IINA free?
Yes. IINA is free and open source under GPL-3.0.
How do I install it?
Download it from iina.io or GitHub, or run brew install --cask iina.
IINA is made by iina, not by OneClickTool. We list it because we use it and recommend it; we are not paid to. Details checked against its README on 2026-10-07.