5KPlayer
5KPlayer is a macOS media player that plays local video, music, and DVDs, and also supports AirPlay, DLNA streaming, and online video downloads.
What is 5KPlayer?
5KPlayer is a native media player for macOS focused on video playback, music playback, wireless streaming, and downloaded media management. It is designed for users who want one app to watch local videos, play audio files, open DVDs, and send or receive media over AirPlay and DLNA. On Mac, common uses include playing high-resolution video formats, mirroring an iPhone or iPad screen to a Mac, and streaming media between a computer and compatible TVs or other devices on the same network. The app also includes built-in tools for downloading online videos and music from supported sites, which makes it more than a simple player. 5KPlayer is published by Digiarty Software, Inc. and is typically used as an all-in-one media utility rather than a lightweight playback-only app.
Key features
- Play local video files including high-resolution formats and common media containers
- Play music files and internet radio in one desktop player
- Open and play DVDs without switching to a separate media app
- Receive AirPlay streams and mirror an iPhone or iPad screen to a Mac
- Stream video and audio to compatible devices over DLNA or AirPlay
- Download supported online videos and music for offline playback
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
5KPlayer is legitimate consumer media software, and its playback, AirPlay, DLNA, and download features naturally involve network access and media library interaction. Those behaviors are consistent with the app’s purpose. Use normal caution with any media downloader: download the installer only from the publisher’s site, review any prompts to make it a default media app, and avoid granting extra permissions you do not need. If you installed it long ago or from a third-party download source, compare the installed app in Finder with bundle ID com.digiarty.5KPlayer before keeping it.
Recommendation: Keep 5KPlayer if you use its combination of media playback, wireless streaming, or built-in downloading tools. If you do not use it, removing it is usually reasonable and should mainly affect only your ability to open media in 5KPlayer or use its AirPlay, DLNA, and download features.
Common paths
/Applications/5KPlayer.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.digiarty.5KPlayer
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/5KPlayer
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.digiarty.5KPlayer.plist
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