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

SMPlayer als Linux-Alternative zu MPC-HC

Aktualisiert am 2. November 2026

Unser Fazit

SMPlayer is a solid replacement for MPC‑HC for most users. It plays the same wide range of video and audio formats, uses low memory and CPU, remembers per‑file settings, and handles subtitles and external audio streams. The main advantage is the built‑in codecs and YouTube support, eliminating the need for external codec packs. It is ideal for users who want a lightweight player with a few extra features, but it lacks the very small footprint and some advanced playback controls that hardcore MPC‑HC users might rely on.

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Was gleich funktioniert

Both support a wide array of common video and audio formats
Both are lightweight and use modest CPU and memory
Both remember playback position and settings per file
Both allow subtitle tracks and external audio streams
Both are open‑source and free

Was anders ist

SMPlayer ships with built‑in codecs; MPC‑HC relies on external codec packs
SMPlayer can play YouTube videos and cast to devices; MPC‑HC does not
SMPlayer is available as a Flatpak and via native package managers; MPC‑HC is a Windows installer
SMPlayer’s interface is more modern but may lack some of MPC‑HC’s advanced playback controls
SMPlayer may use slightly more memory than the minimal MPC‑HC build

Ihre MPC-HC-Dateien öffnen

SMPlayer can open almost any video file that MPC‑HC can play, including common containers like MP4, MKV, AVI, and audio formats such as MP3, AAC, FLAC. It does not import MPC‑HC project files or playlists directly, so any custom playlist files (.m3u, .m3u8) must be opened manually. Exporting is not required as SMPlayer plays files directly.

Von MPC-HC zu SMPlayer wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install SMPlayer from your distribution’s package manager or Flathub.
Open the video or audio file you normally play with MPC‑HC to verify format support.
If you use external subtitle files, place them in the same folder or use SMPlayer’s subtitle search feature.
Adjust playback settings (volume, speed, video output) and save them; SMPlayer will remember them per file.
Replace MPC‑HC shortcuts or desktop entries with SMPlayer’s if you prefer quick access.
Test any custom playlists by opening them in SMPlayer to ensure compatibility.

Wichtige Funktionen von SMPlayer

Integrierte Codecs für nahezu alle Video- und Audioformate
Speichert Wiedergabeposition und Einstellungen für jede Datei
Unterstützt das direkte Abspielen von YouTube-Videos
Automatische Suche und Herunterladen von Untertiteln
Übertragung von Medien auf externe Geräte wie Smartphones und Tablets
Keine externen Codec-Pakete erforderlich
Verfügbar über Flathub und native Paketverwaltungssysteme

SMPlayer unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub info.smplayer.SMPlayer

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install smplayer

Debiansudo apt install smplayer

Fedorasudo dnf install smplayer

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S smplayer

openSUSEsudo zypper install smplayer

Häufige Fragen

Does SMPlayer need additional codecs to play most videos?

No. SMPlayer includes built‑in codecs for virtually all common video and audio formats, so you don’t need to install separate codec packs.

Can I play YouTube videos with SMPlayer?

Yes. SMPlayer can stream videos directly from YouTube using its built‑in downloader.

Is SMPlayer lightweight enough for low‑end systems?

SMPlayer is designed to be lightweight; it uses modest CPU and memory, comparable to MPC‑HC, making it suitable for older hardware.

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