PotPlayer

by Kakao · Media players & music

FreeWindows

Feature-packed Windows video player with fine-grained settings.

Official download from potplayer.tv (opens in a new tab)

Opens potplayer.tv, Kakao's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is PotPlayer?

PotPlayer is a freeware Windows player with hardware acceleration, 3D video support and a very deep settings menu. Download only from the official site.

Key features

  • Hardware-accelerated playback
  • Extensive subtitle options
  • 3D and 360-degree video
  • Screen capture

Best for

  • Windows users who like detailed settings
  • Subtitle-heavy viewing
  • High-resolution video

Install

How to install PotPlayer

  1. 1Open the official PotPlayer download page on potplayer.tv.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows; 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

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Daum.PotPlayer -e --source winget

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

Safety

Download PotPlayer safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on potplayer.tv. 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

Alternatives

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FAQ

PotPlayer questions

Where can I download PotPlayer safely?

Download PotPlayer only from Kakao's official site at potplayer.tv. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is PotPlayer free?

Yes. PotPlayer is free to download and use, though it is not open source.

Does PotPlayer work on Windows?

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

Can I install PotPlayer from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Daum.PotPlayer -e). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to PotPlayer?

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.