Meet APlay 1.2
Avora APlay

Your videos.
Just press play.

A video player for Mac that keeps things simple.
Local files, your NAS, or a link. One beautiful place to watch.

Download on the Mac App Store Explore APlay

macOS 14 or later · Apple silicon · No account required

APlay 1.2 playing a lakeside video, with native playback controls and a full-picture seeking preview
A little less interface. A lot more picture.
OPEN. PLAY. ENJOY.

MKV · MP4 · MOV · AVI · WebM

And more

LESS FUSS. MORE PLAY.

Everything you need.
Nothing in your way.

Open a file and settle in. The thoughtful details are already there.

01 / CONNECT

From your Mac.
Or your NAS.

Browse SMB and WebDAV folders, discover local servers, or paste an HTTP, HTTPS or HLS media URL.

SMBWebDAVHLS
APlay Add Server dialog with Samba and WebDAV optionsAPlay Open URL dialog for a direct media link
02 / FIND YOUR MOMENT

Skip ahead.
See the whole picture.

Preview right in the player as you seek. Fine-tune the pace from 0.5× to 3×, or step through a scene frame by frame.

An autumn scene in APlay with timeline and playback speed controls
0.5×1×1.5×2×3×
03 / A CLOSER LOOK

Big picture.
Little details.

Pinch to zoom up to 800%. Pan with two fingers and explore every corner. Your mouse works, too.

Explore playback controls
APlay showing the same autumn fox scene zoomed to 200 percentReal APlay capture · 200% zoom
04 / MAKE IT YOURS

Every detail.
Every line.

Choose subtitles and audio tracks. Adjust the picture to your taste, with HDR output on supported displays.

APlay displaying external subtitles over a winter sceneNative picture settings for brightness, contrast, saturation and color
05 / RIGHT AT HOME

A small window.
A perfect fit.

Keep a floating mini player close while you work. Come back later and pick up where you left off.

Made for Mac

Native controls.
Light or dark.
24 interface languages.

APlay floating mini player fitted to a portrait video of a rabbit

Open and watch.

Drag a video from Finder. No media library to build. No import to wait for.

Your media stays yours.

No APlay account. No advertising or tracking SDKs. Local playback works offline.

Feels like your Mac.

Built for Apple silicon, with native Liquid Glass controls on macOS 26 and later.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few quick answers.

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What do I need to run APlay?

APlay requires a Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later) and macOS 14 or later. Intel Macs are not supported. HDR output also requires compatible media and a supported display.

Can I play MKV files on my Mac?

Yes. APlay supports MKV, MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM and other popular containers. Playback depends on the audio and video codecs inside the file; protected or damaged files may not play.

Can I watch videos from my NAS?

Yes. Browse shared folders using SMB or WebDAV, or open a direct media URL. APlay also supports HTTP, HTTPS and HLS playback. You will need access to the server and credentials if it requires them.

Does it support external subtitles?

Yes. Choose an embedded subtitle track or load an external subtitle file, including SRT, ASS, SSA and VTT. You can adjust subtitle timing in the player.

Do I need an APlay account?

No APlay account is required. See the Mac App Store listing for current pricing and any purchase options in your region.

Can I clear my playback history?

Yes. APlay 1.2 lets you manage playback history in Settings, turn history saving on or off, and choose whether to resume playback.

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Your next video awaits.

Make yourself comfortable. APlay takes care of playback.

Download on the Mac App Store

For Mac with Apple silicon · macOS 14+