LocalChromecast Player

LocalChromecast Player

Local video player with subtitles (srt) for Chromecast (and more). Features: - offline support - play your local file in Chrome,…

What is LocalChromecast Player?
LocalChromecast Player is a Chrome extension, designed to play local files in Chrome with offline support, providing an excellent alternative for Chrome users who want to mirror content to their Chromecast. Featuring the ability to load SRT subtitle files, automatic subtitle downloading from opensubtitles.org, and Drag-and-Drop of video and subtitles, it enhances users' multimedia experience.
Stats
Users: 80,000+
Rating: 3.11 (444)
Version: 1.7.1 (Last updated: 2014-02-08)
Creation date: 2014-02-08
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 7.08K
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Summary

Local video player with subtitles (srt) for Chromecast (and more).

Features:

  • offline support
  • play your local file in Chrome, so you can use the standard extension to mirror to your Chromecast
  • load SRT subtitle files
  • multiple subtitle encoding format support
  • automatic download of subtitles from opensubtitles.org
  • DnD of video and subtitles

Please, if possible submit bug and feature request at https://github.com/guancio/ChromeOsSubtitle/issues

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Allows casting of local video files to TV
  • Integration of subtitles
  • Flawless streaming
  • Simple and efficient interface
Cons
  • No audio for large files
  • Issues with audio when streaming
  • Limited subtitle and audio track selection
  • Does not support certain video file formats (e.g. wmv and flv)
Most mentioned
  • No audio
  • Subtitle integration
  • Local video casting
  • Streaming issues
Recent reviews
sucks too much CPU. I have o powerfull hp laptop but still...overheating my system. sorry guys
by Loutchy Mattei Loutchy Mattei, 2016-03-26

doesn't play all file types
by Last Ryde Last Ryde, 2016-03-18

Doesn't play mkv and avi files, but everything else is super!
by Steffen Rachou Steffen Rachou, 2016-02-22
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Safety
Risk impact

LocalChromecast Player is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

LocalChromecast Player has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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