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Expand your knowledge of macOS video and music formats with in-depth articles from the professionals and developers of Elmedia Player.
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How to Play MKV Files on Mac

Mac devices won’t support playing MKV files out of the box. Discover the best methods to play MKV files on your Mac device for the optimum solution.
Olga Weis
Jun 3, 2025
Elmedia Player
How-to

How to Change Default Video Player on Mac

Although the default video player on Mac, Quicktime, is not bad, you may want to switch to a better one. We have detailed instructions for you on how to change your default media player on Mac.
Olga Weis
Sep 4, 2024
Elmedia Player
Solutions

Why Video is Choppy or Lagging on VLC and How to Fix It

Facing VLC video lagging? Keep on reading to discover proven ways of fixing the VLC stuttering problems.
Olga Weis
Sep 19, 2024
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Best Music Players for Mac in 2026

Looking for the best music player for Mac available? This article highlights advanced Mac music players that are worth checking out.
Olga Weis
Apr 6, 2026
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MP4 vs MPEG4: Which is Which?

Check out this article to learn the difference between MPEG4 and MP4, and a whole lot more! A detailed table of comparison is given.
Dec 8, 2022
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Audio File Types – Check the List of Ones Supported by Elmedia Player

What is an audio file format? What are the different formats of audio files? Check the list to find the best audio format for your needs [supported by MacOS included].
Feb 22, 2022