GOM Player for Windows

What Is GOM Player?

GOM Player is a free video player for Windows developed by GOM & Company, built around one core promise: play almost any video file without hunting for codecs.

Key Features

• Broad native format support, including AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, and more
• Automatic codec finder for rare or missing codecs
• Playback tolerance for some damaged or incomplete video files
• 360-degree VR video viewing mode
• Subtitle search, download, and timing sync tools
• Screen capture and basic playback speed/equalizer controls

Who Should Use It

GOM Player suits anyone who downloads or receives video files from mixed sources and is tired of format or codec errors. It is a practical everyday player for casual viewers rather than a professional editing or color-grading tool.

Use Cases

1. Playing video files in unfamiliar or older formats without extra codec packs
2. Recovering partial playback from a corrupted or unfinished download
3. Watching 360-degree video content
4. Finding and syncing subtitles for foreign-language videos

The free version is supported by ads and periodic prompts to upgrade to GOM Player+, which adds AI-based upscaling and higher-resolution handling. Casual users can safely ignore these prompts and stick with the free tier.

A Quick Tip

If a specific file still won't play, try GOM Player's built-in codec finder before searching for a separate codec pack online — it usually resolves the issue in a couple of clicks.