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UPnPlay

UPnPlay is a free, open source media player and transcoder software for Windows. It allows you to stream audio, video, and images from UPnP media servers to DLNA compliant devices.

What is UPnPlay?

UPnPlay is an open source, free media player and transcoder application for Windows. It enables streaming of audio, video, and photos from UPnP media servers to playback on DLNA certified devices.

Key features of UPnPlay include:

  • Streams media files like music, movies, and images from UPnP media servers
  • Transcodes unsupported media formats on-the-fly allowing playback on more devices
  • Supports a wide range of file types including MP3, AAC, WMA, WMV, MKV, MP4, JPG, PNG, etc.
  • Provides playback controls like play, pause, skip, volume, etc.
  • Allows creating and managing playlists
  • Has user-friendly interface for easy navigation and usage
  • Free and open source software published under GPLv3 license

As an open source media player app, UPnPlay serves as a capable alternative to paid options for streaming UPnP content across home networks. Its codec support and transcoding enables media playback on multiple devices without compatibility issues.

The Best UPnPlay Alternatives

Top Apps like UPnPlay

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AllCast

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Nero Streaming Player

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Oka Mirror

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