mpv is a free and open-source command-line media player. The stable manual documents playlist files and uses an M3U file as an example. The pages checked do not describe an IPTV program guide.
A player application does not automatically include a content subscription. Playback still needs a source you are allowed to use. This site does not collect playlist URLs, subscription logins, passwords, or other secrets, and it does not provide stream lists.
Devices
Windows
VerifiedThe installation page has a Windows section. It says binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted, and that first-party CI builds are mainly for testing.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
macOS
VerifiedThe installation page has a macOS section and says those binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Linux
VerifiedThe installation page lists Linux packages and says distribution packages are unofficial relative to upstream. Arch and Gentoo are labeled as official distribution packages on that page.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Android phones and tablets
VerifiedThe installation page lists Android under mobile platforms. This pass did not record whether that build is first-party or third-party.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Android TV
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
iPhone and iPad
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Apple TV
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Web browser
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Amazon Fire TV
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Samsung TV
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
LG TV
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Roku
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv installation (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Installation page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and says most binary packages are unofficial third-party builds except as noted.
Features
M3U or M3U8 playlists
VerifiedThe stable manual says passing a playlist file works and gives playlist.m3u as the example. It does not describe a television-guide interface.
mpv stable manual (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Stable manual uses playlist.m3u as a working example and says XML playlist formats are not supported.
XMLTV program guide
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Network stream playback
UnknownThe homepage documents formats, codecs, and subtitles. A distinct network-stream claim was not recorded from the pages checked, so this stays unknown.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Catch-up or archive
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Recording
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Multiview
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Xtream Codes API
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Local playlist file
VerifiedThe same manual passage documents opening a playlist file such as playlist.m3u.
mpv stable manual (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Stable manual uses playlist.m3u as a working example and says XML playlist formats are not supported.
Subtitles
VerifiedThe homepage says mpv supports a wide variety of subtitle types.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
TV guide
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Parental controls
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
HLS
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Stalker or Ministra portal
UnknownNot stated on the publisher pages checked for this catalog. Unknown is not treated as support.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
Price and license
Price
VerifiedThe homepage calls mpv free and open source, and also says free as in freedom. No store price or currency is published on the pages checked.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.
License
VerifiedThe upstream Copyright file says mpv as a whole is GPL version 2 or later by default, and LGPL version 2 or later if built without GPL-only files.
mpv Copyright (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Upstream Copyright file: GPL version 2 or later by default, or LGPL version 2 or later when built without GPL-only files.
Content subscription included
UnknownThe pages checked describe a media player. They do not explicitly say whether a television subscription is included, so this catalog does not infer a no.
mpv (opens the publisher site in a new tab) · mpv · Checked 9 November 2026
Homepage describes a free, open-source, cross-platform command-line media player and names subtitle types.