Total Player

If you are looking for a media player that simply works, then you might want to check out Total Player. It is capable of playing media files in mostly any format and it delivers a high quality playback. Also, the application provides you with a few interesting options, for making the experience a bit more comfortable.

Total Player is offered completely free of charge, with no hidden fees or restrictions. Its setup file is small and you can install its components in just a few seconds. You can run the software on any modern Windows platform, without the need to install any special drivers or codecs.

In terms of appearance, the player doesn't feature anything special. You can load your media files immediately, either by browsing for the files or by simply dragging and dropping them, after which you can use the playback controls, in the lower region of the window, to pause, resume, change the volume and so on. Additionally, you can take snapshots at a moment's notice, which are stored automatically in a default location.

Right-clicking anywhere in the playback area will reveal a series of options, in a system of sub-menus. The software lets you load subtitle files and switch between sound tracks and you can also make various video adjustments. For example, you can zoom in and out, rotate, change the aspect ratio, enable deinterlacing and you can also adjust the brightness and contrast.

The general settings menu has a few simple, but useful options as well. Total Player can be set to pause the playback automatically if you minimize its interface and it can also be set to remember the last playback position, so you can resume your movie even after you shut down the application.

Everything about Total Player is simple and straight to the point, which is all you can really ask from a media player.