Local Media Player

Local Media Player

Local media player lets you play your favorite media (be it video, music or audio) files without any third party software.

What is Local Media Player?
"Local Media Player" is a Chrome extension that facilitates the playback of common media files directly in the browser. Users can play a variety of formats including .mp4, .mp3, .mkv, and more, directly from their PC, without the need for software installations like VLC or Windows Media Player. Especially beneficial for devices with limited resources, this extension ensures seamless media consumption with just a click. An alternative web version of the player is also available for added convenience, enhancing the user's multimedia experience straight from their browser.
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Version: 4.6 (Last updated: 2024-03-13)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 47.27K
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Local media player as the name suggests allows you to play most of the media files (.mp4,.mp3,.mkv,.webm,.3gp,.avi,.mpeg,.mpg,.ogg,.wmv,.wav,.mov) from local PC drives, without any need to download third party softwares like VLC, Windows Media Player etc. You do this simply from the comfort of your browser window. This is very helpful for computers with low storage space/processing power. Some video/audio formats other than mentioned above may not work. If your file is not working with our media player than you are requested to convert your desired file into any of the above mention file formats of your choice using numerous free file converters (both offline as well as online). We also have provided option of web based Local Media Player, which can be utilized by clicking on the text displayed on top blue ribbon in the video player window! Please feel free to share your feedback in form of ratings and comments.

Terms of Service: https://mediaplayer.chromecrxstore.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://mediaplayer.chromecrxstore.com/privacy-policy About Us: https://mediaplayer.chromecrxstore.com/about-us

User reviews
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Pros
  • Plays MKV files
  • Plays from USB stick locally
  • Plays MP3 files from 'My Drive' cloud
Cons
  • Doesn't support .ts files
  • Issues with sound and video playback
  • Surrounded by advertising
Most mentioned
  • Didn't play sound on MKV file
  • Plays MKV files
  • Plays from USB stick locally
  • Plays MP3 files from 'My Drive' cloud
Recent reviews
Doesn't work...file asks for dL location.
by A Google user, 2017-05-31

There ought to be the option of zero stars because this doesn't even open/start. Avoid.
by A Google user, 2017-08-07

For a freebie, this is a fantastic little extension
by Kiff Kiff, 2018-03-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Local Media Player is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Local Media Player has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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