PotPlayer 25.09.09.0 for Windows Download and Install
PotPlayer is an intuitively designed media player for Microsoft Windows, offering robust support for a wide range of video and audio formats.
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This download contains the files needed for installing the PotPlayer utility.
Changelog for version 25.09.09.0
- Added real-time subtitle generation from audio.
- Fixed a screen corruption issue when using WMV3/VC1 IDCT DXVA.
- Fixed a black screen issue under certain conditions when using DXVA.
- Fixed an issue where certain MKV files would open slowly.
- Fixed an issue where embedded subtitles would not display in certain MKV files.
- Fixed a black screen issue when playing certain AV1 files.
- Fixed an issue where certain subtitle text would not appear.
PotPlayer BitTorrent support
For PotPlayer BitTorrent support to stream torrents with ease, donwload the LibTorrent Plugin.
Get the LibTorrent Extension here: LibTorrent.zip (4MB)
To install, unzip the archive and move its contents to: \Program Files\DAUM\PotPlayer\Extension.
To play torrent files directly with PotPlayer without downloading including .torrent and .magnet files, simply drag and drop the file onto the player, or use the link to play.
How to get started?
Download and Install the PotPlayer. Feel free to user our safe downloads or visit the official PotPlayer website to download the latest version of the software. Make sure to choose the version that matches your system (32-bit or 64-bit).
Once downloaded, open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. You can choose default settings or customize the installation path and components if needed.
After installation, simply launch the PotPlayer by double-clicking the shortcut on your desktop or searching for it in the Start Menu. The player’s interface will open, showing an empty media player window.
To start playing your media files, simply drag a media file from your computer and drop it into the PotPlayer window. You can also select Open File(s) or Open Folder to load a single file or multiple files at once.
PotPlayer offers a variety of customization options for playback and user experience. As a beginner, you can stick with the default settings, but here are a few basic customizations:
- Change Video Aspect Ratio: Right-click on the video screen, go to Aspect Ratio, and choose the best fit for your display.
- Subtitles: If your video has subtitles, PotPlayer will detect them automatically. To load external subtitles, right-click, select Subtitle, and then Load Subtitle File.
- Playback Speed: Right-click, go to Playback > Speed, and adjust the speed if necessary.
- Explore Keyboard Shortcuts: PotPlayer offers handy shortcuts that make controlling playback quick and easy:
- Spacebar: Play/Pause
- Right/Left Arrow: Skip forward/backward by a few seconds
- Up/Down Arrow: Increase/Decrease volume
- Enter: Fullscreen mode
Adjust Audio and Video Settings
To enhance your viewing or listening experience, right-click on the player screen. Go to Audio or Video settings to tweak equalizer, output, brightness, contrast, and more.
Once you are comfortable with the basics, you can start exploring PotPlayer’s advanced features like:
- 3D Viewing Support: Watch 3D content if you have compatible hardware.
- Playlist Management: Add multiple files to a playlist for seamless playback.
- Stream Online Videos: Right-click and select Open URL to stream videos directly from online sources.