Streaming Source Filter

If stream loading is unstable or fails, try changing the source filter used by PotPlayer.

Starting with PotPlayer version 260401, you can choose between two source filter types: FFmpeg and Built-in.

Depending on the website or your environment, some streams may work better with a different source filter.

Checking the current source filter

1. Open Playback/System Information (Ctrl+F1)

   Playback/System Information -> Playback Info -> Detail Info

   

2. Check the source filter at the top of the [Used Filter List]

Changing the source filter (PotPlayer version 260401 or newer)

1. Open Preferences (F5)

   Preferences -> Filter Control -> Source/Splitter

   

2. Click the Built-in Source/Splitter Settings button

   Built-in Source/Splitter Configuration -> HLS/DASH -> Splitter

   

3. Choose FFmpeg or Built-in

Note:
Changing this setting does not always change the source filter used for playback.
Depending on the media format, PotPlayer may use the same source filter for both FFmpeg and Built-in filter types.