Do you use the PC to consume audio and video? These nine applications can be quite useful

Are you a ninja of media consumption on your Windows computer? Have you ever come across a file that was the result of a strange codec" was unplayable? If you are in either of these two cases, you may need to refresh the application you have installed on your computer to play video (and audio).

And in case you find yourself lost among all the alternatives that the market offers, we are going to review some of what may be the most interesting alternatives that we can find on the market. These are nine applications to watch video (and listen to music) on your computer under Windows don't be quite an odyssey.

VLC Media Player

And we have to start with what is surely the best known program. VLC, the cone application, is multiplatform and, of course, is present in Windows 10. It stands out for being free and for offering compatibility with an almost endless number of codecs

Compatible with the vast majority of video formats (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3...), allows you to play online content and even 360-degree videos An application that also receives constant updates and even has a trial version to access improvements before anyone else

Download | VLC Media Player

Kodi

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Kodi is next on the list. We have talked about him on other occasions. A powerful application that is also cross-platform and also open source. Kodi eats up>"

Kodi allows the reproduction of content locally but also via streaming from platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime... Kodi can also be enhance if we use the well-known add-ons, with utilities of all kinds.

Download | Kodi

KMPLayer

Another cross-platform application is KMPlayer. Another video player compatible with most multimedia formats, both in physical format (CD or DVD) and digital. An app that, like the previous two, dispenses with the installation of codec packages.

KMPlayer has among its advantages, the ability to play videos in 3D (something increasingly unusual) as well as content in 4K and in UHD as long as you have a screen compatible with these features.

Download | KMPlayer

Real Player

Another application on the list is RealPlayer. A real classic in Windows that allows us to play almost any type of file that we have on our computer. Another free player that also offers a paid version for those looking for more features.

Real Player supports the most popular formats, such as MP4, WAV, WMV, AVI, FLV or RMVB and to view content account with a simple and intuitive interface, which yes, does not offer as many options as VLC or Kodi.

Download | Real Player

5K Player

5K Player is another application for Windows 10 that allows you to play video locally in the main formats (MP4, MOV, MP3, AAC...) but also offers the possibility of download videos from different web pages that offer access to the most popular services.

5K Player lets you watch video in high definition with 4K quality and even 5K It is also compatible with Apple's AirPlay protocol for Wirelessly stream content from an Apple device to a PC. An application that is free and that, unlike other apps, has ads.

Download | 5K Player

Universal Media Player

The sixth application on this list is Universal Media Player (hereinafter UM Player). A free and open source video player for Windows 10 compatible with the most popular file types such as MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3…

We can reproduce content from online platforms such as YouTube and also from physical media, either on CD, DVD or in digital format. It enjoys a great customization capacity thanks to the fact that it allows you to use themes to change the appearance.

Download | UM Player

Potplayer

PotPlayer is one of the best video players for Windows 10 and perhaps one of the most unknown. Compatible with a large number of files (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV…) it also has an acceleration function by hardware to improve playback.

As in the case of KM Player, also supports 3D and 360-degree video playback The interface is powerful and allows customization of aspects such as sub titles or audio delay. It is a free player that also has numerous options to customize it to your liking.

Download | PotPlayer

ACG Player

Unlike other apps, ACG Player is a Windows-only video player You can download it from the Microsoft Store. We can install it on different devices with Microsoft operating systems, including Windows Mobile phones or even Xbox and HoloLens.

ACG Player is compatible with a multitude of video and audio formats and as a curiosity, integrates an editor that allows us to add some effects to the video in real time. With a fairly minimalist and compact design, the interface is intuitive and accessible to all users.

Download | ACG Player

GOM Media Player

The list is closed by another prominent application such as GOM Media Player. A multimedia player in which we can view files with the most common video and audio extensions, such as MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, FLV, Windows Media Video …

GOM Media Player allows you to play digital content but also in DVD or CD format or 360-degree videos. A free application that offers a paid version if we want to have support for playing video in 4K quality and that, as in other cases, has functions to improve playback (add sub titles, change the delay...) or customize the interface.

Download | GOM Media Player

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