What is Audio Player?

Audio Player is a Chrome extension developed by chandler.stimson, and its main feature is "FFmpeg-based audio player that supports a wide range of audio codecs".

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Download Audio Player Extension CRX File

Download Audio Player extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

Features:
Volume Boost: It can boost the audio level up to twice its original value, similar to VLC Player.
Format Support: It plays a wide range of audio formats and can handle audio streams from video containers.
Media Key Support: Supports media keys for Play, Pause, Resume, Next, and Previous tracks.
Sequential Playback: Plays multiple audio files sequentially, emulating the behavior of a desktop media player.
Offline Usage: Works offline, meaning it doesn't require an internet connection once installed.
JavaScript-based: The extension is written purely in JavaScript, making it a cross-platform solution.
Shuffle and Repeat: It offers options to shuffle the playlist and repeat a single track or all tracks.
Keyboard Shortcuts: Supports keyboard shortcuts for various functions.
Playlist Support: Allows users to create and manage playlists within the player.
Native Integration: Integrates natively with ChromeOS and Chrome OS Flex, enabling media file handling through the right-click context menu.
Use Cases:
OS Limitations: It's useful for users on operating systems that do not allow the installation of native media players or on Chromium OS.
Audio Stream Playback: It is handy when you only want to listen to the audio from a media file, like a concert recording.
How to Use:
To use the extension, download an audio file that your browser can't play due to unsupported codecs and drop it into the audio player. You can obtain sample AVI or FLV files for testing using a specific website (https://webbrowsertools.com/test-download-with/).

Technical Notes:
The extension uses the decoder section of the FFmpeg library, enabling it to decode various audio codecs.
It uses Emscripten to compile FFmpeg into WebAssembly (WASM), making it compatible with web browsers.

This extension is a handy solution for users looking to play a wide range of audio formats directly within their web browser, even when their operating system restricts the installation of native media players. It provides extensive format support, advanced features, and native integration for an enhanced user experience.

Extension Basic Information

Name	Audio Player
ID	kidaobgibidickkdbapmeekkaejkacma
Official URL	https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/audio-player/kidaobgibidickkdbapmeekkaejkacma
Description	FFmpeg-based audio player that supports a wide range of audio codecs
File Size	3.64 MB
Installation Count	10,000
Current Version	0.2.6
Last Updated	2023-10-13
Publish Date	2020-09-08
Rating	3.92/5 Total 13 Ratings
Developer	chandler.stimson
Email	[email protected]
Payment Type	free
Extension Website	https://webextension.org/listing/audio-player.html
Help Page URL	https://webextension.org/listing/audio-player.html
Supported Languages	en
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