Cisdem Video Player

Before playing a video locally, you'll first have to feed it into your video player of choice. Windows already provides some passable, built-in solutions, but some users might find them lacking. There's an entire market for third-party video players, so there are plenty of options to try out.

If you're on the lookout for a new video player, Cisdem Video Player might be something to consider. It has a modern design, can play most video extensions out there, and also features a conversion functionality, whereby users can optimize their footage for a certain website or device.

Much like any video player that respects the user, there's no time being wasted with extraneous matters. All you have to do to play a video is drop it into the interface, and the app will handle the rest. Alternatively, you may choose to set it as your default player of choice, which can make for an even swifter operation.

Speaking of the general user experience, the tool is quick to launch, and in terms of playing your files, it's worry-free. Many formats are supported, so you'll likely not have any trouble playing your favorite clips. There's a neat playlist functionality, which allows you to play an entire folder's worth of videos, right through the program. It works much like any playlist would: insert the videos you want to play, and the app will queue them up.

In case you need to convert some of your video files, either to upload them on a website, or optimize them for a device, the program has a tool to address that. The Convert function allows users to freely convert their clips to the desired extension, or for the chosen device, without much fuss.

Simply play the video you want to convert in the interface, and pick your conversion options. It'll then convert per your parameters: you can set a resolution, as well as edit the metadata. Sadly, this option is locked behind a paywall, so it's best you look elsewhere for a dedicated converter tool. Handbrake is free-of-charge, and its features far surpass what you're getting here.

CIsdem Video Player is a decent media player to try out if you're looking for something simple, but functional.