Cine

Play your videos on Windows

Description

Cine combines a clean interface with a high-performance playback engine to deliver a smooth and modern video-watching experience on Windows.

Features

• Clean Windows Experience — A refined, distraction-free interface designed for everyday desktop use
• MPV-Based Playback — Powered by MPV for reliable performance, wide format support, and smooth playback
• Audio and Subtitles — Easily manage audio tracks, subtitle tracks, and synchronization
• Video Controls — Adjust brightness, contrast, zoom, aspect ratio, playback options, and more
• Lightweight and Fast — Built to keep the viewing experience simple, responsive, and focused

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Installation

Download the latest Windows build from the Releases page.

1. Go to the latest release
2. Download the Windows installer or portable build
3. Run Cine
4. Open your video and start watching

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Easy Method

1. Run scripts/setup_windows.ps1 as Administrator. This will install MSYS2, Python, and all dependencies automatically.
2. The script will generate a bundled runtime folder (runtime).

Manual Method

1. Download and install MSYS2.
2. Open "MSYS2 MINGW64" terminal.
3. Install dependencies: pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-python mingw-w64-x86_64-gtk4 mingw-w64-x86_64-libadwaita mingw-w64-x86_64-mpv mingw-w64-x86_64-vapoursynth
4. Install python packages: pip install python-mpv yt-dlp
5. Run scripts/build_windows.ps1 to compile the resources.

Running the App

• Double click run_cine.bat or run .\cine.ps1 in PowerShell.

Building the Installer

• Install NSIS.
• Run scripts/build_windows.ps1 and it will automatically generate the installer using NSIS.

Code of Conduct

This project follows a respectful and inclusive code of conduct for all contributors and users.

Build from source

To build Cine from source on Windows:

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/diegopvlk/cine.git
cd cine

2. Install the required Windows build dependencies

3. Build and run the project using your preferred development environment or terminal

License

Please check the repository license before using, modifying, or distributing the project.