Windows Media Player

The embedded Windows Media Player Windows has undergone an exciting update to enhance your multimedia experience on Windows 10 and 11. With a fresh look and feel, the Media Player offers a range of features to make listening to music and watching videos more enjoyable.

First off, take note that Microsoft announced that the new player replaced Groove Music. Don’t fret, as you can transfer your music libraries and playlists seamlessly. This means that all your existing music content and curated playlists will be readily available in the new Media Player, allowing you to continue enjoying your favorite tunes without any interruptions.

Moreover, now you can enjoy better library and playlist management features. More precisely, the update includes full support for browsing, managing, and watching your local video collection, effortlessly accessing all the videos in your Video library on your PC. You also have the flexibility to specify additional video locations, allowing you to organize and consolidate your video content in one central place.

The updated player offers an improved playback experience, providing a seamless and enjoyable way to listen to and watch your multimedia content. With features like the dedicated playback view showcasing album art and rich artist imagery, you can immerse yourself in the full-screen and mini player experiences.

From adjusting playback speed to fine-tuning the sound with a 9-band equalizer, a range of customization options are also included, allowing you to personalize the app to suit your preferences.

Speaking of customization, you will be happy to learn the Microsoft also included a small cosmetic update for the player. More precisely, now you can make Windows Media Player more unique via accent colors and themes. It seems to pack most of the features you would normally expect from a modern player.