# IINA for Mac

> The modern media player for macOS.

Built on mpv, IINA plays nearly anything with Picture-in-Picture, online subtitles, thumbnails and a design that feels like Apple made it.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: IINA
- Category: Video & Capture
- Website: https://iina.io/
- Homebrew cask: iina
- Source code: https://github.com/iina/iina
- License: GPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 47k
- Last commit: 2026-10-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/iina/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask iina
```

## Questions

### Is IINA free?

Yes. IINA is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at iina/iina.

### Where can I download IINA for Mac?

Download IINA from the developer's website (iina.io) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install IINA from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask iina`.

### What are good alternatives to IINA?

Other video & capture apps for Mac worth a look are Infuse (free + pro), Gifski (open source), QuickRecorder (open source) and Movist Pro (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Video & Capture

- [Infuse](https://macworthy.com/apps/infuse/): A beautiful home for your video library. (Free + Pro)
- [Gifski](https://macworthy.com/apps/gifski/): High-quality GIFs from any video. (Open source)
- [QuickRecorder](https://macworthy.com/apps/quickrecorder/): A lightweight, high-performance screen recorder. (Open source)
- [Movist Pro](https://macworthy.com/apps/movist-pro/): A powerful player for every format. (One-time purchase)
- [CleanShot X](https://macworthy.com/apps/cleanshot-x/): The screenshot tool that does everything. (One-time purchase)
- [Shottr](https://macworthy.com/apps/shottr/): A tiny, very fast screenshot tool. (Free + Pro)
- [Downie](https://macworthy.com/apps/downie/): Download video from almost anywhere. (One-time purchase)
- [Permute 3](https://macworthy.com/apps/permute-3/): Convert video, audio and images by drag and drop. (One-time purchase)

## Collections

- [New Mac essentials](https://macworthy.com/collections/new-mac-essentials/)
- [Free & open source](https://macworthy.com/collections/free-and-open/)

Tags: video player, open source