The fastest
video player
for Mac.
Metal GPU rendering. HDR. Filters. Bookmarks.
No FFmpeg, no dependencies — just pure speed.
Built entirely with Apple frameworks. No FFmpeg, no mpv, no external libraries.
Metal rendering pipeline for smooth, efficient playback on every frame.
100% offline. No analytics, no telemetry, no network requests. Ever.
Beyond basic playback
Everything you need in a video player, nothing you don't.
HDR Support
PQ and HLG tone mapping with automatic detection. Experience content the way it was meant to be seen.
Metal Rendering
GPU-accelerated playback with CAMetalLayer. Smooth, efficient rendering powered by Apple's Metal framework.
Video Filters
Real-time brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpen, and deband filters. All processed on the GPU via CoreImage.
Smart Subtitles
SRT, ASS, and VTT subtitle formats with automatic file matching. Dual subtitle display supported.
Bookmarks & A-B Loop
Save timestamp bookmarks with thumbnails. Set A-B loop points for repeated playback of any section.
Picture-in-Picture
Native macOS PiP support. Keep watching while you work with a floating, always-on-top player.
How it compares
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Frequently asked questions
Is HorangPlayer free?
Yes, HorangPlayer is completely free and open-source. No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases.
What formats does it support?
HorangPlayer supports all formats that AVFoundation handles natively, including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more. It also supports HDR content with PQ and HLG tone mapping.
Does it collect any data?
No. HorangPlayer is 100% offline. All data (bookmarks, playback history, settings) is stored locally on your Mac. Nothing is ever sent to the internet.
What macOS version is required?
HorangPlayer requires macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later. It is built natively with Swift and SwiftUI for optimal performance on modern Macs.
How is it different from VLC or IINA?
HorangPlayer is built entirely with Apple's native frameworks (AVFoundation + Metal) with zero external dependencies. This means native macOS look and feel, GPU-accelerated rendering, and seamless system integration including Picture-in-Picture and Now Playing.