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Zoom Player, the Swiss Army Knife of Media Players!

With the notable limitations and complexity of most video players today, you might consider downloading third-party software that is powerful and versatile enough to provide you all the services you need. If you are looking for a smart and practical solution, there’s definitely a great reason why Zoom Player has been dubbed “the Swiss army knife of media players.” Inmatrix Media Solutions, the company that distributes Zoom Player, describes it as the smartest, most flexible, and most customizable media player for Windows PC. Interestingly, it does everything you would expect from a standard media player while successfully incorporating a great number of unique features. Let’s take a deeper look at this software and see what else Zoom Player has to offer.

How Does Zoom Player Work?

Thanks to its “Smart Play” technology, Zoom Player supports a large number of media formats without any hassle. Simply download the Zoom Player installer from Inmatrix’s official webpage to get started. Zoom Player comes with a built-in “Install Center” that is designed to help users easily install important system components that are required for media playback. This means that instead of you having to worry about the missing codecs, the Install Center will automatically detect the required components for you. It even helps you by indicating important updates.

Appearance-wise, the software comes with a user-friendly interface that you can easily navigate and explore. Once launched, Zoom Player will start in Media Mode by default. Similar to the standard media player interface, Zoom Player features all the basic media controls (Play/Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Skip, Stop, etc.) at the bottom of the screen. To open and play a media file, you can either open it directly from the Zoom Player app or use the “Open With” function in Windows File Explorer. The main menu, on the other hand, can be accessed by right-clicking the main window. This will display all the available options that you can use to take full control of your media player and enhance your overall viewing experience.

Supported Media Formats

Zoom Player is probably best known for its flexibility. It supports numerous media formats and is also loaded with many tools that you can easily use to run various media. From the most common formats to many of the most advanced ones, Zoom Player is flexible enough to run them all seamlessly. With the proper configuration, you can even stream media to your TV or PC monitor and turn your device into a home entertainment center.

Thanks to Zoom Player’s unique Install Center feature, you no longer need to find any missing components on your PC, and you don’t have to stress yourself out looking for a reliable source for them online.

With the Install Center, the software can quickly scan your system to locate any missing or outdated media components. It will automatically present you with an installation list of recommended updates.

Aside from a wide range of video formats (DVD, Blu-ray, WebM, DivX, AVI, FLV, 3GP, OGG, MPEG, WMV, and VCD, to name a few), Zoom Player is also compatible with a huge list of audio formats (such as MP3, WMA, ALAC, and DTS), Interactive Formats (HTML, SWF, and more), and even image formats (like JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP). The software can even play the content of your favorite YouTube channels and other popular streaming websites.

Interactive Media Library

The Media Library in Zoom Player has many interactive purposes. It mainly serves as a library or a repository for all your media content. Using the Media Library Path Editor, you can input source paths and collect all the playable support media from a specific destination. (This could be a folder on your hard drive or a URL from your favorite media streaming platform.) Once collected, the media content will be sorted into different categories, including Featured Videos, Media Scanner, Windows Music Library, and Windows Picture Library. You can also create your own category for quick and easy access.

It is also worth mentioning that Zoom Player offers many different viewing and listening options. From the default Media Mode, you can switch to DVD Mode, which comes with different DVD Playback methods. Zoom Player is capable of using DVD decoders from various vendors, which allows you to pick and choose the best decoder suited for your PC. There’s even a Smart Playback method that automatically identifies the right video and audio decoder for your system.

Media Scanner and Media Scraping Features

The Media Scanner is one of the most important tools offered by Zoom Player. There’s no need for you to navigate your file explorer to search for playable supported media; instead, the Media Scanner tool scans your entire computer for media files. After collecting all the data, the software will display all the folders that contain playable media. You can browse through each folder and add them to any existing media library category (or create a new one if necessary).

The Media Scraping feature is another useful tool that allows you to scrape details or data from the web to get more information about specific media content. Zoom Player can scan your media library and automatically download any relevant information that supports the file. This could include cover images and various metadata, like ratings, casts, synopses, IMDb information, and more. The information will be collected from various reliable online databases. This method, however, may not always provide accurate details, especially when folders and file names are not properly labeled.

Powerful Online Streaming Function

If you are an avid fan of certain YouTube channels, you can also use Zoom Player as a streaming platform. Provided that you are connected to the Internet, you can easily open streaming links from YouTube. Simply access your Media Library Category Editor (right-click Context Menu > Open Interface > Media Library Category Editor) and create a new category. There are three YouTube-related category types to choose from: YouTube Channel (input the specific URL of a YouTube channel), YouTube Search (input the keyword you want to search, and the system will provide you the curated content), and YouTube Trending (provides curated trending content based on a chosen geographical location).

If you want to stream music, you can do so by using the Media Scanner tool and collecting all the playable audio files from your computer. In addition to that, Zoom Player offers a powerful Playlist Editor tool that allows you to sort and curate files based on categories. You can also take advantage of the Streaming feature, which enables you to stream live from different radio stations. These stations are carefully sorted into different genres, from Classical music to New Age and Pop. You can also include your favorite radio station in your Media Library for easy access.

Other Noteworthy Features

Customizable and Downloadable Skins – To make your media player more visually appealing, Zoom Player allows you to choose your preferred skin. There are pre-made themes available, but you can also pick your preferred color scheme from the Skin Selector page. You can also download and install skins from the Inmatrix skin repository.

Subtitles – For movies and other media without subtitles, you can easily download the right subtitles using the Zoom Player Download option. Rather than you having to search for the right codecs online, Zoom Player will display the list of available subtitles for your media.

Equalizer – For better audio quality, users can take advantage of the Equalizer and adjust the audio settings based on their preferences.

Video Editing – Another surprising feature of this software is its video editing capability. It comes with a Scene Cut Editor that allows you to dynamically edit the way media content is played without changing the source file.

Pricing

Zoom Player offers a 30-day free trial for new users to evaluate the software and embrace its amazing features. Once the trial period is over, you will have the option to subscribe to the annual plan, which starts at $29.95. Inmatrix Media Solutions also offers a Lifetime license, which is currently priced at $79.95. Additionally, Inmatrix offers extra products that you can use with Zoom Player to improve your overall user experience. These include ZP Remote, Zoom Player 4K, Zoom Commander, Zoom Presenter, and more.

The Verdict

Zoom Player is indeed a powerful media player that comes with an abundance of useful features that will take your entertainment to another level. It’s a flexible and versatile media player that supports a large number of media formats, including the most advanced ones. Furthermore, the software is equipped with an Install Center that makes everything hassle-free, as it automatically detects the missing components that your system needs to run all the media content smoothly.

To top it all off, Zoom Player’s Media Library feature provides you with a very organized platform that comes with carefully curated content. The media player can also serve as a streaming platform for your favorite YouTube channels and radio stations. Overall, Zoom Player offers a complete package that makes it an excellent alternative to your PC’s default media players. Calling Zoom Player the Swiss army knife of media players is surely not a bold claim after all.

Ratings

Usability- 5.0 out of 5.0 stars 5.0

Appearance- 4.5 out of 5.0 stars 4.5

Ease of Use- 5.0 out of 5.0 stars 5.0

Overall Rating – 5.0 out of 5.0 stars 5.0

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