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Zoom Player

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Zoom Player is the most Powerful, Flexible and Customizable DVD and Media Player for the Windows PC platform. Using our powerful Smart Play technology, more image, audio and video media formats play with less hassle, increased stability and better performance. Pro/MAX versions costs from $40, see feature comparison.

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Latest version

21.5.1 / 22 Beta 1 (September 18, 2025)



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Software License

Shareware (Free download but time limited software. Full version from $40)



Supported operating systems

Windows Win




Version history / Release notes / Changelog / What's New


"*" = New
"+" = Change
"-" = Fix

What's new in Zoom Player MAX v22 beta 1:

Legend :

"*" = New
"+" = Changed
"-" = Fixed
New :

* I have designed an entirely new IPTV Home Theater interface accessible
through the right-click menu, using the Shift+"G" keyboard shortcut,
navigating through the home theater main interface (assuming the IPTV
setting is enabled in Zoom Player's advanced options) or by assigning
it as a button in the control overlay's advanced options page.

What works:
1. Playing streams should work.
2. You should be able to easily control and navigate the interface using
a mouse, keyboard or remote control.
3. The IPTV Home Theater interface is fully customizable, press the top
bar's paint brush button to begin customizing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JXbFB5OWyM

What doesn't work yet:
1. Stream logos are not displayed next to stream names.
2. Archive (catchup) playback is not implemented.
3. The EPG Grid/List view toggle button does nothing.
4. Navigating the EPG using the keyboard on archive (catchup)
streams may cause a state where you must press the "Back"
button or "Backspace" key to return to stream selection.

* The IPTV Group Manager has been redesigned for greater clarity and
a few new features were added :

1. The ability to easily unhide multiple previously hidden groups.

2. New Cut/Copy/Paste right-click menu functionality in the
"Favorite Group Streams" list to easily organize favorites
between multiple favorite groups.

* Added another caching layer to optimize the re-opening of the IPTV
window which should now be nearly instantaneous even when dealing
with playlists with over 20,000 groups.

* New feature accessible from the right-click menu under the "Open"
sub-menu to show the playing media in Windows' File Explorer.

* You can now right-click a media library entry to show the selected
file or folder in Windows' File Explorer.

* New Setting (Adv. Options / Playback / IPTV) that controls whether
playing archived/catchup IPTV programs uses the specified time zone
when creating the URL.

Previously, the time zone was always used, disable this setting if
the wrong program plays.

* New Setting (Adv. Options / Playback / IPTV) allowing you to prevent
streaming re-connection attempts if the initial connection took more
than a specified number of seconds (15 by default).

The rationale behind this feature is that when a server is truly down
or busy, it usually takes 1-3 seconds for the streaming component to
recognize the issue. However when the server up but not configured to
stream data, it may take streaming component 20 seconds to recognize
the connection failure.

Performing a sequence of 3 connection attempts when the server takes
20 second to responds would have Zoom Player freezing for a solid
minute, which isn't very friendly.

* New Setting (Adv. Options / Interface / Home Theater / Setting) that
controls whether sorting the media library by size in a folder based
category includes sorting folders by their content size.

Since scanning the contents of folders and sub-folders can be slow,
this setting is disabled by default.

* New Setting (Adv. Options / Interface / Mouse / Wheel) to reverse
the horizontal scroll / tilt direction.
Changed :

+ The IPTV EPG listing should appear a little faster.

+ Filtering IPTV streams now includes group names in the filtered results
to make it easier to differentiate between duplicate stream names by
using the group's name.

Duplicate stream names are often the result of varying streaming
quality (e.g. 1080p/4K/HDR/etc).

+ You can now disable IPTV auto-updates (download) by setting the
"Auto update (days)" value to "0". You can still trigger an update
by clicking the refresh button on the IPTV Window or through the
advanced options dialog's "Playback / IPTV" section.

+ Switching IPTV playlist using the drop-down menu on the IPTV Window
now always ensures that favorites remain visible at the top of the
list regardless of the selected playlist.

+ The minimize button has been visually updated to match Window's
design language (vertically centered now).

+ The Hidden Group list in the advanced options dialog's IPTV section
can now be used to select and delete multiple hidden group names from
the list in one action.

+ The mouse wheel horizontal scroll / tilt feature has been reset with
its default value now set to "Navigation" and the scroll direction
has been reversed (you can switch the direction back in the options).
Fixed :

- Resetting Zoom Player's setting to default through the options dialog
now also erases the IPTV database cache.

- Fixed a crash when using the IPTV group manager and then closing
the IPTV window before the updated list refreshed itself.

- The up/down/top/bottom arrows in the IPTV Group Manager's favorite
streams section were broken.

- Fixed a case where the IPTV Program Info window could appear behind
the main IPTV window.

- Setting a time shift value to an IPTV username/password login profile
did not show the time shift value next to the profile name.

- The media library's meta-data editor now allows you to replace the
backdrop and poster images after a successful meta-data scrape returned
no image data.

- Fixed a bug that caused the IPTV EPG for the previously selected
stream not to show after opening the options dialog.

- Some pop-up confirmation/error/information dialog did not take into
account the monitor's DPI (size) value and showed smaller text.

- Fixed possible crashes when trying to use Zoom Player's TCP/IP API
when a track was loading or when Zoom Player was in the process of
shutting down.


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All features


Home Theater PC made Simple
Zoom Player's fullscreen navigation interface is based on a simple 5-Key system (up/down/left/right/select). The 5-key system allows easy access and navigation to such interfaces as Media Library, File Browsing, Playlist, Color Control, Audio Equalizer, Chaptering, Play History and many more. The system's simplicity makes it ideal for users with no previous computer experience.

With Zoom Player, you can instantly Convert any PC into a Home Entertainment Center or Home Theater PC (HTPC) with no requirement for specialized hardware or operating system (Zoom Player runs on every version of Windows).

Utilizing Zoom Player's modular design and flexibility, you can easily design a safe viewing environment, limiting or extending functionality, making it ideal for both children and to the consummate professional.

Forward Thinking
Zoom Player's Install Center will scan your system for missing or outdated components and automatically present you with a list of recommended updates and patches. Using Zoom Player's Install Center technology, you can be sure your system is up to date with the most recent technological innovations without compromising security (all updates are digitally signed) while gaining access to a centralized location, removing the burden of manually searching for the latest updates yourself.

Technology meets Sophistication
Zoom Player installs easily, learning your computer's hardware and software setup. Using the innovative Smart Play technology, Zoom Player employs the ideal "play profile" for every session. This profile comprises the most suitable Audio and Video decoders matched with compatible components - a combination that guarantees a perfect viewing experience, time after time.

A tool for every need
Zoom Player addresses every aspect of DVD and Media control. Zoom Player plays media in every conceivable color composition, display type, playback speed and more. With Zoom Player you can create and manage personalized Media Libraries, virtual Chaptering and Bookmarks, cut and edit scenes with the Scene Cut Editor. Zoom Player employs customizable display characteristics and user defined presets, allows to Remote-Control all menu, navigation and playback functions via wireless (RF) or Infra-Red (IR) Remote Control units, and comes ready with a set of TCP/IP Commands to allow control of Zoom Player via the internet (or any TCP/IP based connection).

Customize, Modify, Reshape as you like
Use Zoom Player's flexible customization options to match your taste. Modify the Graphical User Interface, menus and splash screens. Change operation modes, control options, codec compatibility and many other features. Don't compromise. Make the system meet your EXACT needs.

Shape your desired viewing environment with ease using Zoom Player's modular design and flexibility. Extend or limit functionality as you wish. Personalize the interface, functions and viewing parameters to suit any type of use, any viewer - from a simple, safely monitored, children-friendly viewing tool to a sophisticated, no-limits powerhouse for professionals.

Flavors for All
Zoom Player comes in three flavors: Zoom Player Professional, Zoom Player Premium, and Zoom Player MAX Professional.




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18 reviews, Showing 1 to 5 reviews


Tried the free version since I only need a player, not all the LAN etc., capabilities. Much of the documentation is left over from Win 7, 8, needs updates for Win 10, including their site. Interface is OK, nothing special, kinda old like the rest. It works but it seems whenever you try to play a vid or change a setting, nag popups to buy the full version appear and can't be clicked away for a few seconds. Really cheesy to offer a free version, then constantly pester for the full version with "we need the money" as a reason. Happens so often, I'd call the free version clickbait. Can't see any capability this player has as just a player that I'd pay for. Uninstalled after a few hours.
(Not sure how to score value for money, it's free, so I gave it 5.)


Review by Zoomer on Feb 24, 2021 Version: 15.5 OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 3/10 Functionality: 2/10 Value for money: 5/10 Overall: 3/10




Zoom Player is a very good 32 bit Windows player, reliable, quite fast (not as MPC-HC), quite light-weight. Full of customizations, lots of settings, no bugs, great developer. The Smart Play filter system is a good plus for new users. Works perfectly with madVR video renderer and MPC Wasapi audio renderer. To improve yet the player, IMHO, the developer should implement Avisynth, Vapoursynth and some external extensions like for MPDN.NET or MPV. All in all, a good player; the price is good, even if I must say that I prefer MPC-HC 'cause it's lighter, faster and a bit more reliable yet.

Review by Ziggy1978 on Nov 10, 2019 Version: 15.2 RC2 OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10 Functionality: 10/10 Value for money: 8/10 Overall: 9/10




Price is roughly usd.40 (1 year free upgrades). It seems though one still needs another player:
- DVD from external drive : doesn't work, VLC no problem
- BluRay from internal drive: error "Unable to play [00000.m2ts]" bla bla, VLC no problem
- Unable to customize interface, also here, VLC no problem
- Toolbar (Control bar), when visible, is floating. One should hit shift-spacebar to bring up the control bar.
- Things may unexpectedly not be working anymore and you need to spend time on finding find the solutions
(e.g. playing a video, click on slow motion button, nothing changes, video goes on playing at normal speed,
or suddenly there is no sound. I didn't change anything. VLC plays the video -with- sound, so one has to spent time on checking)

All kinds of little things, hence one needs another player to play the stuff Zoom Player can't.


Review by vhwul62 on Jun 27, 2019 Version: 14.5 OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 6/10 Functionality: 7/10 Value for money: 5/10 Overall: 6/10




Rating by Steve34 on Jan 18, 2019 Version: 14.4 OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10 Functionality: 9/10 Value for money: 10/10 Overall: 9/10




Can't even play mkv and any movies in my harddisk. useless!

Review by yoi on Dec 14, 2018 Version: 14.4 OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10 Functionality: 1/10 Value for money: 1/10 Overall: 1/10


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