IINA Player 1.4.4 for Mac Free Download
IINA Player 1.4.4 for Mac uses the mpv engine for playback. It adds a clean macOS interface on top, with Dark Mode, Touch Bar support, and working Picture-in-Picture. You open a file, and it just plays.QuickTime cannot play MKV files or many subtitle formats. VLC plays almost anything, but it looks and feels like a Windows app on Mac. IINA fixes both problems. It plays nearly every format and looks like a real Mac app.
IINA Player for Mac
It supports MP4, MKV, AVI, HEVC, AV1, WebM, and FLAC with no extra codecs needed. Hardware acceleration keeps 4K and HDR video smooth without draining the battery. Subtitle support is strong. Load external SRT, ASS, or SSA files, and IINA detects the text encoding automatically. You can also search for and download subtitles from within the app.
Playback speed ranges from 0.25x to 16x with pitch correction. A/B Loop repeats a section on command. Basic filters like deinterlacing and color adjustment are built in. You can paste a YouTube or Vimeo link and play it directly. IINA also connects to NAS drives, Plex, and Jellyfin for network streaming. A plugin system adds extra tools like bookmarks and Jellyfin browsing. None of this is required to use the app.
Features of IINA Player for Mac
- Native macOS interface with Dark Mode and Touch Bar support
- Built on the mpv engine for stable playback
- Plays MP4, MKV, AVI, HEVC, AV1, WebM, and FLAC with no extra codecs
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- External subtitle support with automatic encoding detection
- Built-in subtitle search and download
- Playback speed control from 0.25x to 16x with pitch correction
- A/B Loop for repeating a section
- Online streaming support for YouTube and Vimeo
- Network streaming from NAS, Plex, and Jellyfin
- Plugin system for added features
- Open-source under the GPLv3 license
- Native Apple Silicon support
IINA Player for Mac Free Download
Technical Details
Software Name: IINA
Software File Name: v1.4.4.dmg
Version: 1.4.4
File Size: 45 MB
File Extension: DMG
License Type: Free and Open Source
Developer: IINA
System Requirements
Operating System: macOS 12.0 or later for Apple Silicon, macOS 10.15 or later for Intel
Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel Core 64-bit
RAM: 2 GB minimum
Storage: 100 MB free disk space
Best Alternatives to IINA for Mac
VLC plays nearly every format and works on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Its interface is dated. It is a good fit if you switch between systems often.
Elmedia Player has a polished Mac interface and AirPlay support. It is simpler but has fewer customization options than IINA.
5KPlayer supports 4K playback and DLNA streaming. It is good for casual viewing without setup.
MPV is the engine behind IINA, with a minimal interface and configuration file setup. It suits advanced users.
QuickTime Player is built into every Mac. It handles MP4 and MOV well but struggles with MKV files and most subtitle formats.