Jellyfin Desktop is a free, open-source media player that provides native desktop access to personal Jellyfin media servers. It allows users to browse and stream movies, television shows, music, and other media from their libraries. Built with Qt WebEngine and libmpv, it combines the Jellyfin interface with advanced local playback capabilities. Hardware-accelerated decoding helps improve performance and reduce processor usage. Audio passthrough supports compatible home theater systems and surround sound equipment. Its broad codec support allows many media formats to play directly without server-side transcoding. The application stores settings, cache files, and logs in individual user profiles. Jellyfin Desktop is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Features
- Direct streaming of personal movies, television shows, and music from Jellyfin servers
- High-quality media playback powered by the integrated libmpv engine
- Hardware-accelerated video decoding for efficient desktop media playback
- Audio passthrough support for compatible surround sound and home theater systems
- Broad media format compatibility with reduced reliance on server-side transcoding
- Cross-platform desktop clients with individual configuration profiles and customizable MPV settings