Got a folder of mixed video files, some with odd codecs and separate subtitle tracks? mpv (shinchiro build) is a Windows package of the mpv media player, version 0.41.0, free of charge. The installer is about 36 MB and wraps shinchiro's compiled builds in a native Windows Installer, so Default Apps, context menus and file associations are set up for you.
Who shinchiro is and where the build comes from
The developer listed is shinchiro, whose GitHub profile is the developer website for this package. The source is the mpv-winbuild-cmake project on GitHub, which is where the Windows builds are compiled.
mpv itself is a free, open source, cross-platform player. This package is not the upstream project but a highly regarded Windows build of it. The licence is GPL-2.0-or-later.
Formats, subtitles and Windows installer integration
mpv handles a wide variety of media file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types. It is also tagged as an audio player, and the catalog lists it under offline music players for PC as well as video players.
What sets this package apart is the packaging. It is wrapped in a native Windows Installer that covers Default Apps, context menus and file associations. That means you can set mpv as the default for your media files through standard Windows settings.
Version and size
The current version is 0.41.0, updated on March 2, 2026. The download is 36 MB and the price is free.
Check the GitHub page for system requirements before installing. Alternatives named in the catalog include VLC media player, MPC-HC, PotPlayer, Kodi, Jellyfin Media Player and Plex.
mpv (shinchiro build) pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence
- Open source, with build scripts published on GitHub
- Native Windows Installer sets up file associations and context menus
- Covers many video and audio formats and subtitle types
- Small download at 36 MB
Cons
- Version 0.41.0 is an early release number
- Version 0.41.0 is an early release number
- Version 0.41.0 is an early release number
Is mpv (shinchiro build) safe?
The code is licensed GPL-2.0-or-later, and the source is public in the mpv-winbuild-cmake repository, so anyone can inspect how the builds are made. The builds are compiled by shinchiro, an independent builder rather than the mpv project itself. No scan results came with this package, so check the download address before you run the installer.
How to install mpv (shinchiro build)
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start mpv (shinchiro build) from the Start menu.
