MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™

Play video files stored on your computer to your Chromecast™

What is MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™?

MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™ is an incredibly resource-efficient Chrome extension that enables users to stream video files stored on their computers directly to their Google Chromecast. The extension supports a wide variety of video file formats, including but not limited to MP4, MKV, MOV, and M4A. It does not re-encode the video but streams directly from the file, delivering an excellent quality playback. MP4Cast works seamlessly on multiple OS platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS, and has consistent updates for its performance improvement.

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By: https://mp4cast.com

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Users: 5,000+

Rating: 3.28 (111)

Version: 0.3.3 (Last updated: 2017-02-20)

Creation date: 2017-02-20

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

alarms
storage
unlimitedStorage
https://www.google-analytics.com/
notifications
{"mediaGalleries":["read"]}
system.network
browser
power
{"fileSystem":["directory","retainEntries"]}

Size: 157.70K

Email: gr*****@gmail.com

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 13612 ▼ 175

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Summary

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The easiest way to stream videos on your computer to your Google Chromecast!

Play mp4 video files on Chromecast. Supports HD video, does not re-encode. It streams directly from the file on your computer. It can also play some MKV files, MOV, M4A, etc. As long as it's a supported Google Cast media type, it will play!

It is very resource efficient, and only runs the app when you are on the website, or actively casting.

For more information, visit https://www.mp4cast.com/help.html

Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, including ARM Chromebooks. (Note: on windows, you may need to disable windows firewall for home networks)

Changelog: 2017-02-10 Update 0.3.3 - be more resilient against OMDBapi failure

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

fast casting
easy to use
good support from developers
plays x264 perfectly

Cons

no ability to select files
lack of subtitle support
no audio for some users
bad streaming quality

Most mentioned

cannot select files
lack of subtitle support
fast casting
plays x264 perfectly

Recent reviews

CAsting is fast!!!!!!!

POBLO TEAM, 2017-10-18

Great app! If it cued multiple files, it would be 5 stars. I have had no problems this app.

Rick Kamp, 2017-10-16

no subtitles

2ane, 2017-09-29

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Safety

Risk impact

MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™ may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.