IINA

by IINA project · Media players & music

Open sourceMac

Modern macOS video player built on mpv.

Official download from iina.io (opens in a new tab)

Opens iina.io, IINA project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is IINA?

IINA wraps the mpv engine in a native Mac interface with picture-in-picture, trackpad gestures and online subtitle search.

Key features

  • Native macOS design and dark mode
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Trackpad and Touch Bar controls
  • Online subtitle search

Best for

  • Mac users who want a VLC alternative
  • Watching shows with subtitles
  • Picture-in-picture while working

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install IINA

  1. 1Open the official IINA download page on iina.io.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Mac; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask iina

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download IINA safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on iina.io. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

IINA questions

Where can I download IINA safely?

Download IINA only from IINA project's official site at iina.io. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is IINA free?

Yes. IINA is open-source software and free to use.

Does IINA work on Mac?

IINA is available for Mac. Check IINA project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install IINA from the command line?

Yes, with Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask iina). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to IINA?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full media players & music list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.