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GOM Player is a completely FREE HD media player that includes built-in support for popular audio and video codecs. It effortlessly handles the most common video and media formats, offering users a wealth of advanced features, unparalleled customizability, and the Codec Finder service.
The Player supports most codecs (AVI, MP4, MKV, FLV, WMV, MOV, and more) with its own embedded codec system, so you won’t have to look for appropriate codecs every time you can’t play a certain video format.
For codecs that require a license and cannot be distributed, GOM Player will automatically direct you to an open-source codec website.
The player offers many advanced features for experienced users. You can customize it by creating your own skin, setting toggle keys, adjusting VMR modes, and configuring detailed resolution settings, among other options.
GOM Player Plus is the next evolution of the free GOM Player version. It retains all the capabilities of the free edition while introducing significant upgrades, including an ad-free experience, an improved user interface for easier and faster use, and substantially enhanced performance.
GOM Player also offers features such as an overlay mixer, HTTP streaming, real-time index rebuilding for AVI files, Unicode support, keyframe-based rewind and fast-forward, and much more!
Features:
- Comprehensive File Support
Supports numerous file codecs, including AVI, MP4, MKV, FLV, WMV, MOV, DVD, and Audio CD. - Advanced Features
This player offers advanced features, including A-B repeat, screen capture, media player capture, playback speed control, and video effects. - Customization
The skinnable interface and superior filter controls make it extremely customizable. It allows customers to personalize their experience to suit their wants. - Codec Finder
GOM Player’s Codec Finder service searches for missing codecs and directs you to a location where you can learn more and download them. - Play Broken Files (Patented)
GOM Player’s patented technology enables users to view files with a damaged index or those still being downloaded. - Screen Capture
Screen capture lets you take screenshots directly from the player. With the Burst Capture feature, you can capture up to 999 continuous screenshots. - Movie Subtitles from Classics to Recent Releases
The Subtitle Library contains data collected over 10 years and automatically searches for and syncs subtitles with the movie being played. - Vivid 360° VR Playback
Supports online search for YouTube VR movies in your individual 360° movies. Presents extremely immersive VR experiences.
GOM Player – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Plays a wide range of audio and video formats without requiring additional codecs for most files. | ✗ The free version displays advertisements during use. |
| ✓ Supports advanced subtitle features, including subtitle search, synchronization, and customization. | ✗ Some advanced features, including Blu-ray playback and reduced ads, require GOM Player Plus. |
| ✓ Offers 360-degree VR video playback and support for high-resolution multimedia content. | ✗ May prompt users to download additional codecs for uncommon or proprietary media formats. |
| ✓ Includes customizable playback controls, screen capture, repeat sections, and playback speed adjustment. | ✗ Available only for Windows and macOS, with no official Linux version. |
| ✓ Lightweight media player with regular updates and support for numerous video and audio formats. | ✗ Focuses on media playback rather than media library organization, editing, or streaming services. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does GOM Player ask me to download a codec?
GOM Player includes built-in codecs for many common audio and video formats, but some files may use uncommon or proprietary codecs that cannot be distributed with the player. In those cases, its Codec Finder can identify the missing codec and direct you to a source where you can learn more about it.
Can GOM Player play damaged or incomplete video files?
Yes. Its patented playback technology can play files with damaged indexes as well as files that are still downloading. This can be useful when a video cannot be played normally because its file structure is incomplete or corrupted.
Does GOM Player support automatic subtitle search?
Yes. Its Subtitle Library can search for subtitles and automatically synchronize them with the video being played. You can also adjust subtitle language, size, style, and synchronization settings.
What is the difference between GOM Player and VLC Media Player?
Both are media players that support a wide range of audio and video formats without requiring separate codecs for many common files. GOM Player focuses more on subtitle search, codec discovery, damaged-file playback, customization, and 360° VR playback. VLC Media Player takes a broader approach as a free, open-source player with broad format support, streaming, and cross-platform availability.
What’s New in 2.3.121:
Release Date 2026-07-21
- Bug fixes and stability improvement
What’s New in GOM Player+ 24.0.11:
Release Date 2026-06-30
- Introducing GOM Helper, a new feature to help you use our software.
- Added the ability to choose the preview starting point for AI Video Upscaling.
- The ‘Bookmarks’ feature has been upgraded.
