Finding the right media player software to install on your computer can very often be a long and frustrating process. There are a lot of free software media players that can be downloaded, but not all of them provide a full set of features. With this in mind, take a look at our list free software media players that give you a full set of features for playing, organizing, and synchronizing your media library.
iTunes
Apple’s highly polished iTunes software is a firm favorite with iPhone and iPod users but is also useful if you want a media player that can organize your music library. As well as purchasing music from the iTunes Store, you can rip your own CDs, burn custom audio CDs, listen to Internet radio, download free podcasts, and more. The only downside to iTunes is its portable media device support; apart from the iPod and iPhone, there are very few supported devices. That said, iTunes still offers enough features to make it your default player and media manager.
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Whether you love or loathe Microsoft, their Windows Media Player (WMP) has become a very popular choice for PC users. Now at version 11, WMP serves as a good all-in-one solution for audio, video, and image management. With its built-in CD burning engine and ripping facility, WMP makes it easy to build up your music library. A number of other useful options include a DVD player, SRS WOW audio effects, 10-band graphics equalizer, and synchronization to portable MP3/media devices.
JetAudio
JetAudio is Cowon’s multi-functional media player that contrary to its name can handle video too. This often-overlooked media player has a plethora of features to help play and manage your media library. It supports a large array of file formats and sports a built-in file format converter. One of the more interesting features of JetAudio 7 is the recording facility that enables you to record your own sounds via microphone or other auxiliary sound sources. JetAudio can rip and burn audio CDs and also has the facility to play DVDs. If you’re looking for an alternative media player then Cowon’s offering is worth trying.
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Winamp
Originally released in 1997, Winamp has matured from a player into a complete media manager. It is a very capable audio and video player that supports many media formats. Winamp also has added functionality which includes, CD ripping and burning, SHOUTcast radio, AOL radio, Podcasts, and playlist generation. Since version 5.2, it has supported synchronizing DRM-free media to the iPhone which makes Winamp an excellent alternative to iTunes. The Full version is free to use and will suit most people’s needs.
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