Video Player for Local Files

A web video player for local files.
What is Video Player for Local Files?
'Video Player for Local Files' is a Chrome extension designed for simple and effective playback of local video files. It's an offline, lightweight web video player that supports multiple keyboard shortcuts and a few basic settings. Despite its simplicity, the player offers features like playlist UI and loop playback mode. Although currently limited to local file playbacks and some video formats, this user-friendly tool brings efficiency and simplicity to offline video viewing.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.00 (36)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-08-25)
Creation date: 2021-07-18
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 30.25K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Video Player for Local Files (v1.0.0)
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Extension summary

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An easy-to-use and very lightweight video player for local video/audio files, powered by Web technology. It works completely offline. In addition to using the mouse, it supports many useful keyboard shortcuts, as well as a few simple settings.

Homepage: https://webvideoplayer.org/

Updates: 1.0.0 (May 1, 2023): Support playlist UI and loop playback mode.

FAQ: 1.How to open the player? Click the extension icon.

2.How to open files? • Click the "Folder" icon in the panel • Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + O • Drag and drop files to the player

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Plays MKV files
  • Good playback quality and performance
  • Simple to use with drag and drop functionality
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
Cons
  • No subtitle support
  • Some video formats (like MP4) not supported
  • Audio playback issues for some users
Most mentioned
  • Audio not playing
  • Need for subtitle support
  • Good for sharing audio in meetings
Recent reviews
by loogan dev, 2024-09-21

i love it because it plays MKV files. Version 1.0.0
by CAT GARCIA, 2024-09-21

some of videos was not working just black showing and sound is playing what's the glitch is this please fix this bug
by Javed Shaikh, 2024-07-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Video Player for Local Files is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Video Player for Local Files has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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