Video Player for Local Files

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.
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Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.09 (32)
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
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Video Player for Local Files
Video Player for Local Files (v1.0.0)
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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
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Pros
  • Supports Nvidia Video Super Resolution and .mkv files
  • Simple to use with drag-and-drop and browsing for files
  • Keyboard shortcuts and playback control features
Cons
  • Lacks subtitle support
  • Some users report issues with audio not playing
  • Does not support all video formats, e.g., .avi
Most mentioned
  • Need for subtitle support
  • Ease of use
  • Desire for audio language selection in dual audio files
Recent reviews
NO audio
by Arun Gade Arun Gade, 2024-03-25

best
by Sajid Munawar Sajid Munawar, 2024-03-25

audio not playing
by Arijit Mondal Arijit Mondal, 2024-03-05
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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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