MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™

Play video files stored on your computer to your Chromecast™

MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™: Stream Videos from PC to 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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Extension stats

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:
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
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

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

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Fast casting
  • Plays x264 perfectly
  • Good performance on older PCs
  • Works well on Chromebooks
Cons
  • Cannot select files (multiple reports)
  • No support for subtitles (.srt files)
  • Inconsistent functionality (e.g., not working at times)
  • Slow streaming for some users
  • No audio for some users
Most mentioned
  • File selection issues
  • Subtitle support absence
  • Good casting performance
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast and efficient
User reviews
no sive
by DEBORA Herrera, 2022-01-09

Cannot select files (no reaction on click): Version 94.0.4606.126 (Official Build) (64-bit)
by None Such, 2021-12-17

virker men mangler tekst file
by Per Hansen, 2021-10-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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