IINA 1.3.0 maintained its commitment to being "born for macOS," utilizing the post-Yosemite design language.
: A known issue in this version involved screenshots appearing noticeably darker than the actual video playback when compared side-by-side in Preview. Why IINA Stands Out
: The version fully supported Force Touch , Touch Bar controls, and the native Picture-in-Picture mode. IINA 1.3.0
As a free, GPLv3 licensed software, IINA remains a favorite for Mac enthusiasts. It is written in , allowing it to feel significantly faster and more integrated than cross-platform players. Users often prefer it for its "Music Mode"—a simplified playlist interface—and its ability to handle nearly any format from MP4 and MKV to 4K H.265 content.
: A major fix in this version addressed improper rendering for Persian subtitles. IINA continues to support over 20 languages and offers deep customization for Online Subtitles . IINA 1
Video image noticeably darker in 1.3.0 · Issue #3777 · iina/iina
: Improvements to libgmp resolved issues where users were unable to load content via the "Open URL..." feature, a vital tool for those using IINA to stream online media directly. Modern macOS Features As a free, GPLv3 licensed software, IINA remains
: While 1.3.0 supported a wide range of Macs, it marked a transition period. Subsequent minor updates (like 1.3.1) were noted as potentially the last to support older OS versions like macOS 10.12 Sierra. User Experience and Issues