Getting Started with OnlinePlayer

Author: OnlinePlayer Team
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Welcome to OnlinePlayer! This guide will help you get started with playing your local media files directly in your browser.

What is OnlinePlayer?

OnlinePlayer is a free, privacy-focused online media player that lets you play video and audio files directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device - everything is processed locally.

Key Features

  • Privacy First: Your files stay on your device
  • No Upload Required: Instant playback without waiting
  • Multiple Formats: Support for MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, and more
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick controls for power users
  • Playlist Support: Queue multiple files for continuous playback

How to Use

Step 1: Open a File

You can open files in several ways:

  1. Drag and Drop: Simply drag your video or audio file onto the player
  2. Click to Browse: Click the upload area to open a file browser

Step 2: Control Playback

Use these keyboard shortcuts for quick control:

  • Space: Play/Pause
  • Arrow Left/Right: Seek backward/forward 5 seconds
  • Arrow Up/Down: Volume up/down
  • M: Mute/Unmute
  • F: Toggle fullscreen

Supported Formats

OnlinePlayer supports a wide range of media formats including MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, MOV for video and MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC for audio.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues, check out our FAQ or Help pages for more information.

Happy watching!