Zoom Player 13 : Steam Edition

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Zoom Player 13: Steam Edition is a media player for Windows with powerful and customizable playback features. Its user-friendly interface uses a 5-key system for navigation, making it accessible for all users. The software also offers dedicated tech support and extensive documentation to help users make the most of its many features . Please note that an upgrade to version 16 is also available for purchase.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Zoom Player 13 : Steam Edition screenshot

+27

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Zoom Player is highly customizable and supports a wide range of media formats, making it a versatile choice for users.
The player has a clean and intuitive interface, which, once familiarized, allows for easy navigation and control over playback options.
It offers excellent customer support and regular updates from the developer, ensuring users have access to the latest features and fixes.

The player is considered expensive compared to free alternatives like VLC, which offer similar functionalities without the cost.
Users have reported issues with playback of DVDs and Blu-rays, including audio sync problems and inability to play protected discs.
The learning curve can be steep for new users, making it less user-friendly for those who prefer a straightforward media playback experience.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the music playback capabilities of certain media programs, highlighting a lack of integration and ease of use compared to dedicated players like MPC and JRiver. Many find the interface of alternatives like Zoom Player to be dull and lacking in features such as visualizations, while also noting that the menu systems can be cumbersome. Overall, there is a strong preference for more streamlined and responsive music management solutions.
- “A slick interface with easy shortcuts on command, such as right-clicking to find where the track is located on a hard drive, memorizing what folder a song came from to quickly add another track from that same folder, and a more responsive time tracker than VLC Media Player for me.”
- “I have been looking for a media player to run all my music and movies.”
- “Using Zoom Player as a music player is kind of dull to use, and it doesn't come with any visualization plugins out of the box.”
- “The only negative I came across is the menu system takes a bit to get used to; also, the ability to at least have visualizations while music is playing seems to be lost on me.”
- “I was running VLC for my media and old school Winamp for my music.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization; while some suggest adjusting video settings for improved performance, others highlight the app's excellent optimization for touch screen use on hybrid devices.
- “Using the touchscreen on my hybrid laptop/tablet to watch videos feels great on this app - very well optimized for it.”
- “If video performance isn't great or there are no subtitles, go to options/playback/video, set the video renderer to madVR, press OK, and then reopen the content to see the difference.”
- “The optimization is lacking; I often experience lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite having a powerful system, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which is frustrating.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the graphics of the media player for being user-friendly and stable, making it accessible for non-technical individuals while still delivering a comprehensive and streamlined experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that stability can be compromised during Steam updates, particularly when conflicts arise with antivirus software, necessitating the temporary disabling of the antivirus to complete the update process.
- “Steam updates are sometimes buggy with anti-virus software, requiring users to disable their antivirus prior to updating.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple instances of the game freezing, which disrupts the overall experience.”