Audio Player

FFmpeg-based audio player that supports a wide range of audio codecs
What is Audio Player?
Audio Player is an add-on for Microsoft Edge, FFmpeg-based, offering extensive support for numerous audio formats and codecs. Beyond its core functionality as a player, the add-on boasts advanced features, including volume boosting, sequential playback, playlist management, and support for keyboard shortcuts. It works offline and integrates natively with ChromeOS and Chrome OS Flex, perfect for those restricted from installing native media players. It uses a decoder section of FFmpeg library compiled into WebAssembly, making it browser-compatible and truly versatile.

Add-on stats

Users: 2,800 ▲ 22
Rating: 4.00 (1)
Version: 0.2.6 (Last updated: 2023-10-12)
Creation date: 2022-01-13
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • fileBrowserHandler
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 3.85M

Ranking

Other platforms

Audio Player (v0.2.7)
4.11 (19) 30,000
Not available on Firefox
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Add-on summary

Features: Volume Boost: It can boost the audio level up to twice its original value, similar to VLC Player. Format Support: It plays a wide range of audio formats and can handle audio streams from video containers. Media Key Support: Supports media keys for Play, Pause, Resume, Next, and Previous tracks. Sequential Playback: Plays multiple audio files sequentially, emulating the behavior of a desktop media player. Offline Usage: Works offline, meaning it doesn't require an internet connection once installed. JavaScript-based: The extension is written purely in JavaScript, making it a cross-platform solution. Shuffle and Repeat: It offers options to shuffle the playlist and repeat a single track or all tracks. Keyboard Shortcuts: Supports keyboard shortcuts for various functions. Playlist Support: Allows users to create and manage playlists within the player. Native Integration: Integrates natively with ChromeOS and Chrome OS Flex, enabling media file handling through the right-click context menu. Use Cases: OS Limitations: It's useful for users on operating systems that do not allow the installation of native media players or on Chromium OS. Audio Stream Playback: It is handy when you only want to listen to the audio from a media file, like a concert recording. How to Use:

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User reviews

Great for playing audio in Google Meet, which can't play system audio in the meeting like Zoom. There's a slight learning curve to the UI, but it's simple enough.
by C., 2023-09-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Audio Player requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Audio Player has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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