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.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.32 (117)
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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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,.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.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for broadcasting to TV using Chromecast
  • Plays MP3 files from USB and cloud without issues
  • User-friendly for simple playback needs
Cons
  • Does not support AVI and TS file formats
  • Cannot consistently play MKV files (no audio or video issues)
  • No picture on MKV files for some users
  • Lacks a queuing feature for playlists
Most mentioned
  • MKV support issues
  • Playback issues with audio and video
  • Good for sending content to TV
Recent 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 does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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