Jellyfin MPV Shim is a free, open-source media client that combines Jellyfin server integration with the MPV playback engine. It allows users to browse and play movies, television shows, music, photos, live television, comics, and audiobooks. The application preserves MPV's native rendering pipeline to support HDR, Dolby Vision, and advanced video processing. Users can download media for offline playback and synchronize viewing sessions through Jellyfin SyncPlay. Its casting functionality allows playback to be controlled remotely from Jellyfin web and mobile applications. Additional capabilities include subtitle preferences, audio passthrough, video upscaling, and motion interpolation. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it also supports multiple server profiles and external playback controls.
Features
- Native MPV playback with HDR and Dolby Vision support
- Jellyfin movies, music, live TV, and book library browsing
- Offline media downloading and synchronization
- Remote casting and Jellyfin SyncPlay integration
- Video upscaling, motion interpolation, and audio passthrough
- Multiple server profiles and customizable subtitle settings