Fluent Video Player

Fluent Video Player is a video player designed for Windows. It supports multiple formats and offers tools for customizing playback. The application is available in the Microsoft Store.

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• Multiple format support. Fluent Video Player can play files in formats such as MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, and others. Built-in codec support means no additional installations are required.
• Hardware acceleration. Uses the GPU to improve performance when playing high-resolution videos. Reduces system resource consumption.
• Subtitle control. Lets you load external subtitle files in SRT, ASS, and SUB formats. Adjusts the size, color, and position of subtitles.
• Interface customization. Switch between light and dark themes. Change the opacity and color of the playback controls.
• Borderless mode. Removes the window borders for a cleaner viewing experience. Ideal for small screens.
• Keyboard shortcuts. Hotkeys for play/pause, volume adjustment, and frame-by-frame navigation. Keys can be configured to your preferences.
• Playlist. Organize multiple files into a sequence. Play them in order or in shuffle mode.
• Speed adjustment. Control playback speed from 0.5x to 2x. Preserves audio quality.
• Screenshots. Save frames from the video as PNG or JPG images. Define the quality and the save location.
• Network streaming. Play files from URLs without downloading them first. Supports HTTP and HTTPS protocols.
• Audio equalizer. Adjust frequencies to improve sound quality. Presets are available for different music genres.
• Background playback. Minimize the window without interrupting the video. Useful for multitasking.

Fluent Video Player was developed by an independent team and released in 2020. The application is written in C# and uses the UWP framework to ensure compatibility with Windows 10 and later versions. Regular updates add support for new formats and performance optimizations.

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