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title: Overview
description: CineWindows overview
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CineWindows is a modern media player for Windows built on the Qt 6.8+ framework. It combines a native C++20 core with a fluid QML user interface and the powerful mpv playback engine to deliver high-performance video and audio playback with a refined desktop experience.

<Badge variant="accent">Version 1.0</Badge>
<Badge variant="default">Windows 10</Badge>
<Badge variant="default">Windows 11</Badge>

## Features

**mpv Playback Engine**

**Universal Format Support**

**Hardware Acceleration**

**Video Filters & Correction**

**Subtitle System**

**Playlist Management**

**A-B Loop**

**Frame Stepping**

**Chapters & Navigation**

**Audio & Track Control**

**Screenshot Capture**

**Picture-in-Picture**

## Platform Support

CineWindows targets Windows 10 (build 1809+) and Windows 11. It uses Qt 6.8's platform abstractions for native title bar integration, high-DPI scaling, and Windows 11 Snap Layout compatibility. The installer is available as a portable ZIP or NSIS installer.

> **Tip**
>
> CineWindows automatically detects your system DPI and scales the interface accordingly. For multi-monitor setups with mixed scaling factors, each window adjusts independently.