gridplayer
About gridplayer
GridPlayer is a VLC-based media player designed to play multiple videos simultaneously. It supports all video and audio formats compatible with VLC, allowing users to arrange videos in a customizable grid layout. The player retains playlist settings such as playback position, volume, loops, and aspect ratio for each video.
The software is cross-platform, available for Linux, Mac, and Windows systems. It includes features like hardware and software video decoding, playback speed control, and support for streaming URLs via streamlink and yt-dlp. GridPlayer also offers internationalization support, with contributions welcome for translations.
Installation options vary by platform, including Windows installers, Linux Snap/Flatpak packages, and macOS DMG files. The player can also be installed via Python package managers or built from source, requiring VLC to be installed separately on the system.
Key features
- Cross-platform support (Linux, Mac, Windows)
- Plays multiple videos simultaneously in a grid layout
- Supports all video and audio formats compatible with VLC
- Hardware and software video decoding options
- Playlist retains video settings like position, volume, and loops
- Supports streaming URLs via streamlink and yt-dlp
- Configurable grid layout and video aspect control
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Frequently asked questions
- Is gridplayer free?
- Yes. gridplayer is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does gridplayer support?
- gridplayer provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of gridplayer?
- The latest version is v0.5.4, released on Nov 24, 2025.
- What platforms does GridPlayer support?
- GridPlayer is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems.
- How do I install GridPlayer on Windows?
- Windows users can download an installer or portable version from the releases page, or install via scoop with 'scoop install gridplayer'.
- Does GridPlayer support streaming services?
- Yes, GridPlayer supports streaming URLs through integration with streamlink and yt-dlp, covering many streaming platforms.
- What are the system requirements for GridPlayer?
- GridPlayer requires VLC to be installed on the system. For Python-based installations, Python 3.10 or later is needed. Linux users may need additional packages like libxcb-xinerama0.
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