Cisdem Video Player is a free video and audio player for Mac, with additional conversion features available in the paid version.

This guide explains how to install and use Cisdem Video Player on your Mac, including how to play media, manage playback, take screenshots, and convert videos and audio files.

Get Started

Download & Install

1. Download the latest version of Cisdem Video Player from the official website.

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2. Open the downloaded .dmg file.

3. Drag the Cisdem Video Player icon to the Applications folder.

4. Open Cisdem Video Player from Applications or Launchpad.

Activate Cisdem Video Player

You can use the basic video and audio playback features for free. A paid license is required to use video and audio conversion.

To activate the full version:

1. Open Cisdem Video Player.
2. Click the Key icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Enter your license code.
4. Click Activate.

 

Play Videos and Audios

Cisdem Video Player lets you play videos and audio files in a wide range of formats without requiring additional media players.

Add Videos or Audio Files

You can add individual media files or folders containing media files in several ways:

• Drag and drop videos, audio files, or folders into Cisdem Video Player.
• Choose File > Open File from the menu bar.
• Click the Add button in the playlist.
• Choose File > Open Recent to quickly access recently opened files.

Control Playback

After importing a media file, use the playback controls or keyboard shortcuts to control playback.

Manage the Playlist

Click the Playlist button to open the playlist.

From the playlist, you can:

• Play a file: Double-click a video or audio file to start playback.
• Remove a file: Click the × next to the file.
• Clear the playlist: Click the Clear button.
• Change the play mode: Choose from Play in Order, Play in Loop, Play Single in Loop, or Play in Random.

Select an Audio Track

If a video contains multiple audio tracks:

1. Click the Audio button  on the playback interface.
2. Choose the audio track you want to use.

Add or Remove Subtitles

Cisdem Video Player supports external .srt and .ass subtitle files.

1. Click the Subtitle button on the playback interface.
2. Enable No Subtitle or not.
3. To add an external subtitle, choose Choose Subtitles and select the subtitle file.

Rotate a Video

You can rotate the currently playing video without modifying the original file.

1. Click Playback in the menu bar.
2. Choose Rotate.
3. Select the desired rotation angle.

Take Screenshots

Cisdem Video Player lets you capture screenshots while playing a video.

Capture a Screenshot

Click the Screenshot button  on the playback interface or press Command + P.

Change the Screenshot Location

By default, screenshots are saved in an automatically created folder.

To change the save location:

1. Choose Playback > Save Screenshot to...
2. Select the folder where you want to save screenshots.

Find Saved Screenshots

Choose Playback > Show Screenshot in Finder to quickly open the folder containing your screenshots.

Use Separate Mode

Separate Mode allows you to place the video playback window, playlist, and control bar on different displays.

This is useful when you want to play a video on one screen while controlling playback from another.

1. Choose Window > Separate Mode.
2. Drag the video playback window, playlist, or control bar to the desired display.

Use Incognito Mode

By default, Cisdem Video Player remembers your recently imported playlist and playback position.

If you do not want the application to remember your playback activity, turn on Incognito Mode.

When Incognito Mode is enabled, your playlists and playback positions will not be remembered after you close the application.

Convert Videos and Audio

Video and audio conversion is an upgrade feature and requires a paid license.

With the paid version, you can convert videos and audio files to supported output formats.

Step 1 Add a Media File

Add a video or audio file by dragging or dropping.

Step 2 Open the Conversion Feature

1. Click the Convert button  on the playback interface, or choose Convert from the menu bar.
2. If you are using the free version, you will be prompted to upgrade to access the conversion feature.
3. After activating the full version, select the desired output format.

Step 3 Customize the Output

In the conversion window, you can adjust the available output settings, such as:

• Output filename
• Save location
• Output format
• Output resolution

You can also edit the available media information.

When your settings are ready, click Convert to start the conversion.

Update Cisdem Video Player

We recommend keeping Cisdem Video Player up to date to get the latest improvements and fixes.

Cisdem Video Player automatically checks for updates when you launch the application.

You can also check for updates manually:

1. Click Cisdem Video Player in the menu bar.
2. Choose Check for Updates...
3. Follow the on-screen instructions if an update is available.