Local Media Player

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

Local Media Player - Play Local Media Files Easily

"Local Media Player" is a Chrome extension that allows users to play a variety of local media files (.mp4, .mp3, .mkv, .webm, .avi, etc.) directly from their computer without the need for third-party software. Ideal for devices with limited storage or processing power, this extension ensures a safe and convenient way to access your favorite media files directly in your browser. It also provides options for converting unsupported file formats and web-based playback.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.32
(117)
Version: 4.7 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 561.15K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Local media player as the name suggests allows you to play most of the media files (.mp4,.mp3,.mkv,.webm,.avi and many more) from local PC drives, without any need to download third party softwares like VLC, Windows Media Player etc. So we help you view your local videos and also keep you safe when you download them from different sources. 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.

We need certain permissions like access to list of urls you visit, to keep you safe while you download videos to your local drives and also surf other websites. We don't sell this data to third parties neither is this data personally identifiable.

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

Please note that this extension contains code related to websites which includes shopping sites, accommodation booking sites and so on. However, this code is not used to collect any personally identifiable information.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well with MKV files for casting to TV using Chromecast
  • Plays MP3 files from USB and cloud without issues
  • Simple and handy for quick playback
Cons
  • Does not support AVI and TS file formats
  • Issues with detecting MKV files consistently
  • No audio or video playback on some MKV files
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistent playback for MKV files with no audio or video
  • Lack of support for AVI and TS formats
  • Works well for streaming and local MP3 files
User reviews
Does not play AVI files.
by Steve Bargel, 2024-11-01

.MKV files not supported
by Ranit Ghorai, 2024-11-01

by SaSh0o0k, 2024-04-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Local Media Player requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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