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- Flathub
flatpak install flathub io.github.celluloid_player.Celluloid
About Celluloid
Celluloid, formerly GNOME MPV, puts a GTK interface on top of mpv. It aims to be easy to use while staying configurable, and it reads mpv's own configuration files as they are, including keybindings from mpv's input file.
Playlist entries can be added, removed and reordered with drag and drop. It implements MPRIS2 for integration with desktop media controls and works fully on Wayland. It suits mpv users who want a desktop window around it.
Strengths
- Uses existing mpv configuration and keybindings unchanged
- Drag and drop playlist editing
- MPRIS2 support and full Wayland support
Limitations
- Linux only
- Relies on mpv for playback features, so advanced tuning happens in mpv config files
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Developer
- The Celluloid contributors
- Platforms
- Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Linux users who like mpv but want a simple GTK interface
- Categories
- Media players, Video editing
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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Celluloid as an alternative
Listings that name Celluloid as an alternative.
Parole
A lightweight GStreamer-based media player written to fit the Xfce desktop.
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