QMPlay2 Guide

Step-by-step articles on installing, configuring and getting more from the player. Each guide addresses a single topic in short, clear steps.

Installation

A step-by-step installation on Windows 10 and 11, covering the portable build, file associations and the first settings worth reviewing.

Installation

Package commands for Arch, Fedora, openSUSE, Gentoo and Slackware, together with Flatpak and source-build notes.

Performance

Move a GPU decoder to the top of the list, select the one suited to your graphics card and understand what it changes.

Online video

Search and play online videos within the player, set quality priorities and resolve the usual yt-dlp difficulties.

Playback

Load external files, switch embedded tracks, correct the timing and resize the text without interrupting playback.

Library

Groups, folder synchronisation, sorting, repeat modes and the M3U, PLS and XSPF formats, explained.

Streaming

Open URLs, HLS and radio streams, record what you watch and connect Streamlink to the player.

Audio

Audio CDs with track names, game-music formats, tracker files and the built-in audio filters.

Tips

A-B repeat, frame stepping, zoom, INI adjustments and MPRIS commands that are easily overlooked.