Splash

With Splash (Free Lite version), watch High Definition movies, camcorder clips, and digital television (DVB-T). Enjoy the best video quality and a unique user experience. Mirillis Splash is compact, stylish, user-friendly, and incredibly fast (probably the fastest media player to open and start playback of the associated HD video file).

Enjoy the best video quality and a unique user experience! The smoothest Video Player you have ever seen. Rediscover High Definition quality with state-of-the-art Picture2 technology!



Main Features

Designed and optimized for HD!
Play all your High Definition MPEG-2 and AVC/H.264 camcorder clips and movies, incredibly fast, smooth, and without problems. You don't need any additional codecs. Download, install, watch. It takes about one second to start the program and high-definition video playback! The Lite version provides limited functionality. Try Splash PRO or PRO EX for unlimited experience.

Picture² - just stunning video quality!
Advanced picture post-processing engine, delivering stunning video quality. Watch standard and high definition videos like never before, enjoy smooth motion, crisp details, and vivid colors. The Lite version provides limited functionality. Try the PRO version or PRO EX version for unlimited experience.

The best solution for your HD camcorder clips playback!
Rediscover High Definition quality with PRO version and state-of-the-art Picture² technology! Watch your clips smooth like never before with Motion² technology. The Lite version provides limited functionality; full AVCHD™ format support is available in Splash PRO and PRO EX.

Rediscover Digital Television
Watch, timeshift, and record high-quality DVB-T television with pleasure. Easy navigation and fast channel zapping. Rediscover standard television with high-quality and power-saving image post-processing technologies. This feature is not available in the PRO and PRO EX versions. Lite version functionality is limited; full functionality will be available in Splash TV.

Ultra-responsive, stylish, and innovative User Interface
Splash is compact, stylish, user-friendly, and incredibly fast! The app provides the best user experience for video file playback. Designed to enjoy multimedia the proper way. The Lite version provides limited functionality. Try the PRO version and PRO EX for unlimited experience.

EcoMode - Save energy!
EcoMode's intelligent power management is designed to reduce the power consumption of your mobile PC. Enjoy up to 40% longer video playback on laptop/netbook batteries. With EcoMode, you can monitor your battery power consumption, wear level, and more. The Lite version provides limited functionality. Try the PRO version or PRO EX version for unlimited experience.

Featuring Mirillis Codecs
Ultra-fast audio and video decoders designed for your multi-core processor and graphics card hardware acceleration (GPU). Choose optimized low-power consumption technologies, save your mobile PC batteries, money, and the environment. You don't need any additional codecs to play the best quality videos now! The Lite version provides limited functionality. Try the PRO version or PRO EX for unlimited experience.



FAQs

What is the Splash video player, and what makes it different?
Splash is a lightweight HD video player developed by Mirillis, optimized for smooth playback and high-quality video rendering. The official site highlights fast startup, built-in codecs, and hardware acceleration, allowing users to play HD videos without installing additional codec packs.

What features does Splash offer for video playback?
Splash includes features like Motion² (smooth motion playback), advanced image enhancement (better colors and sharpness), hardware-accelerated decoding, and support for HD formats like AVCHD. It also offers video conversion tools and a customizable interface for better user control.

Is Splash still relevant in 2026 compared to other media players?
Splash is still valued for its performance, fast playback, and strong HD video quality, but it faces strong competition from more versatile players like VLC and PotPlayer. Compared to modern alternatives, it may lack some advanced features or broad format support in its free version, which can limit its appeal for users who want an all-in-one media solution.

Alternatives

VLC Media Player – A free and open-source media player that supports almost all audio and video formats without additional codecs.

PotPlayer – A feature-rich media player known for smooth playback, hardware acceleration, and extensive customization options.

KMPlayer – A versatile multimedia player that supports high-resolution video playback and advanced subtitle and playback controls.



System Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 / Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Celeron 1.4 GHz or equivalent (SSE2 required)
• Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible GPU or Video Overlay support
• Sound Card: DirectX compatible; SPDIF/HDMI required for audio bitstreaming
• Display: 1366 × 768 resolution @ 59/60 Hz or higher
• Additional Notes: Latest DirectX and graphics drivers required

Recommended:

• OS: Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 / Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 GHz or equivalent
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
• Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible GPU; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series+ / AMD Radeon with UVD / Intel HD Graphics with Clear Video support / Broadcom Crystal HD
• Sound Card: DirectX compatible; SPDIF/HDMI required for audio bitstreaming
• Display: 1366 × 768 resolution @ 59/60 Hz or higher

Additional Notes:

• Latest graphics drivers required
• HDMI 1.3 and Windows 7+ required for HD audio bitstreaming
• HEVC/H.265 decoding requires Intel 4th Gen Core+ or NVIDIA GTX 600 series+
• Hardware video encoding supported via Intel Quick Sync, AMD APP, and NVIDIA NVENC

PROS

• High definition playback
• Fast and stylish interface
• EcoMode for battery saving

CONS

• Limited functionality in the Lite version
• No digital TV support in PRO versions
• Lack of official support and updates

Note: 30-day trial version (after that, it reverts to a feature-limited edition).