mpv vs. MPC-HC: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

mpv als Linux-Alternative zu MPC-HC

Aktualisiert am 2. November 2026

Unser Fazit

mpv is a solid replacement for MPC‑HC for users who want a lightweight, keyboard‑driven player that supports almost all common video and audio formats. It is ideal for power users who appreciate scriptability and external configuration, and for those who prefer a minimal GUI. If you rely on a graphical, drag‑and‑drop interface with built‑in subtitle and audio track selection, you may need to learn mpv’s command‑line options or use a front‑end like MPV‑MPRIS.

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Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: v0.41.0 (21. Dezember 2025)
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The main window showing the application in action

Was gleich funktioniert

Both play a wide range of video/audio formats and support external subtitles and audio tracks
Both are open‑source and free
Both have low memory and CPU usage compared to heavy media players
Both can be controlled via keyboard shortcuts

Was anders ist

mpv lacks a traditional GUI; it relies on command‑line or minimal UI, whereas MPC‑HC offers a full Windows‑style interface
mpv is cross‑platform (Linux, macOS, Windows) while MPC‑HC is Windows‑only
mpv’s configuration is file‑based (mpv.conf) rather than a settings dialog
mpv requires learning command syntax for advanced features, MPC‑HC uses menus
mpv does not bundle a built‑in codec library; it uses system codecs or external libraries

Ihre MPC-HC-Dateien öffnen

MPC‑HC stores its settings in an .ini file and uses its own playlist format. mpv does not read these files directly. To migrate, you must manually recreate playlists and subtitle/audio selections in mpv’s configuration or use a script to convert .m3u/.pls files. Exporting from MPC‑HC to a standard playlist format is straightforward, but importing back into MPC‑HC from mpv is not supported.

Von MPC-HC zu mpv wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install mpv from your distro’s package manager or via Flatpak
Create a new mpv.conf file in ~/.config/mpv/ and add any custom settings you need
Recreate your MPC‑HC playlists by dragging files into mpv or editing a .m3u file
Learn basic mpv shortcuts (e.g., space for pause, arrow keys for seek)
If you use external subtitles, place them in the same folder as the video or specify them with the --sub-file option

Wichtige Funktionen von mpv

Breite Format- und Codec-Unterstützung
Keyboard‑gesteuerte Kontrolle
Drag‑and‑Drop-Playlist
Externe Konfigurationsdateien
Unterstützung von Multimedia‑Tasten
Skriptbar via Lua und JSON‑RPC

mpv unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub io.mpv.Mpv

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install mpv

Debiansudo apt install mpv

Fedorasudo dnf install mpv

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S mpv

openSUSEsudo zypper install mpv

Häufige Fragen

Does mpv support the same subtitle formats as MPC‑HC?

Yes, mpv supports SRT, ASS/SSA, SUB, IDX, and many others, matching MPC‑HC’s capabilities.

Can I use mpv on Windows?

Yes, mpv is cross‑platform; you can download a Windows build from the official site, but it is not a native Windows application like MPC‑HC.

Is mpv as easy to use as MPC‑HC for beginners?

Not initially; beginners may find mpv’s lack of a GUI and reliance on command‑line options steep, but once familiar, it offers more control and fewer resources.