StremioLinux
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Windows Media Player (wmp)Windows
Stremio as a Linux alternative to Windows Media Player (wmp)
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Our verdict
Stremio can replace Windows Media Player for users who mainly play local media and want a modern interface with automatic metadata. It handles MP3, AAC, WAV, MP4, WMV, AVI without extra codecs, and supports subtitles. However, it lacks some library features of WMP such as advanced playlist editing, CD ripping, and Windows‑specific DRM handling. It is best for casual listeners and movie watchers who prefer a clean UI and cross‑platform use.
Feature parity
- License
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 1.2.2 (October 7, 2026)
- Rating
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What works the same
- Both play common audio and video formats (MP3, AAC, WAV, MP4, WMV, AVI)
- Both support subtitles for video
- Both offer a library view with metadata and album art
- Both allow creation and management of playlists
- Both have a simple, quick‑playback UI
What is different
- Stremio has an addon system for online streaming, WMP does not
- Stremio supports 4K HDR content, WMP does not natively
- Stremio lacks CD ripping and burning features present in WMP
- Stremio does not integrate with Windows Media Center or the Windows ecosystem
- Stremio’s library organization is less granular (no separate audio/video tabs)
Opening your Windows Media Player (wmp) files
Both can open standard media files. WMP stores playlists as .wpl files; Stremio does not import .wpl, so playlists must be recreated manually. Stremio does not export playlists to WMP format. Metadata files (.wmp) are not supported by Stremio.
Switching from Windows Media Player (wmp) to Stremio, step by step
- Export your WMP playlists to a text or CSV format if you need them later.
- Move your media files to a folder that Stremio can scan (e.g., ~/Videos).
- Launch Stremio and let it index the folder; it will fetch metadata automatically.
- Add any desired online addons via the Addons section.
- Recreate playlists manually in Stremio’s library.
- Verify subtitle files (e.g., .srt) are in the same folder as the video.”
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Key features of Stremio
- Local media library with automatic metadata fetching
- Addon system for accessing online streaming sources
- Support for 4K HDR content
- Cross-platform availability including Linux, Windows, and mobile
- Clean, minimal interface focused on discovery
- Integration with local file systems for direct playback
How to install Stremio on Linux
Flatpak (Flathub)
flatpak install flathub com.stremio.Stremio4 other alternatives to Windows Media Player (wmp)
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