GOM Player for Mac

Quick summary of GOM Player

GOM Player is a multimedia player developed by Gretech Corporation in South Korea. It runs on macOS and Microsoft Windows (both 32-bit and 64-bit builds) and is distributed in a free edition as well as a paid variant. The app offers multiple language interfaces and has grown into a widely used global media platform.

Supported interface languages (examples):

• Japanese
• German
• Italian
• French
• English
• and several others

Free edition vs. paid version

GOM Player is available at no cost, but the company also offers a paid edition called GOM Player Plus. The Plus edition targets 64-bit systems and delivers a cleaner, ad-free experience with improved video rendering, additional skins, and faster technical support plus priority access to promotions and events. Many users choose Plus mainly for the polished interface and absence of ads.

File support and playback capabilities

GOM Player handles a wide range of audio and video containers and codecs. It can also play partially downloaded or slightly damaged files and will automatically look up missing codecs from its database.

Commonly supported formats (reordered examples):

• MP4
• MKV
• AVI
• MOV
• FLV
• WMV
• DVD
• Audio CD

How to install safely

• Run the installer and follow the on-screen steps. Read and accept the license agreement to continue.
• During setup you may be shown "Install Additional Software" screens that present third-party programs. These can be accepted or declined.
• To avoid installing unwanted applications, decline any optional offers unless you explicitly want them.
• By default the player installs with the standard interface and settings.

To change the appearance of the player: right‑click in the main window, choose "Preferences..." then open the Skin tab (the second tab on the top of that dialog). Use the Skin List there to pick from available themes.

User interface and basic controls

The player’s main window includes a timeline beneath the video for seeking and navigation. A few interface highlights:

• Hover over the timeline to preview the playback timestamp without clicking and disrupting playback.
• Time displays appear to the left of the playback bar.
• Playback controls such as Play, Pause, Forward and Back are located on the left side of the control strip.
• Press the Spacebar to toggle play/pause instantly — useful when you need to pause video to read subtitles.
• The audio slider is positioned to the right of the timeline; a numeric volume indicator shows levels that can exceed 100% (often up to around 150%).
• A Playlist icon sits at the far right below the volume control and opens the playlist panel when clicked.

Subtitles: loading and customization

To configure subtitle display, open Preferences... and select Subtitles from the left-hand panel. Recommended settings:

• Under "Display Method," choose the option to render subtitles on the video (often labeled "Display on video (TV-OUT)") for TV output.
• Customize subtitle appearance — font, size, color, opacity and line spacing — in the same panel to match your viewing preferences.

Other players to consider

If you’re comparing alternatives, several other free players are popular and support similar features, including VR/360 video playback:

• VLC Media Player
• KMPlayer
• PotPlayer
• Media Player Classic

Note: some alternatives tend not to bundle optional third-party installers during their setup, which can make installation cleaner for some users.

Key features and updates

GOM Player’s notable strengths include its ability to search for codecs automatically and to attempt playback of damaged or incomplete files. The app also supports features such as VR playback and snapshot capture. The developers publish frequent updates, and they may release enhanced paid variants (for example Pro versions). For the latest release notes and privacy information, consult the official GOM Player website.