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Windows/Mac/Linux

⚠️ Note: There isn’t really a stable desktop client at the moment - they are working on a total rewrite. For now use the Beta Desktop 2.0, Kodi, or Web.

Jellyfin Desktop 2.0 is in Beta and it seems to be much improved over Jellyfin Media Player

Here is a beta build to install: https://f005.backblazeb2.com/file/nj96public/jellyfin-desktop-beta-windows-x64-installer.zip

Enter jellyfin.codejank.ca as the server address and sign in

Use Chrome. Most things work in Chrome. Avoid Firefox if you have a HDR screen.

https://jellyfin.codejank.ca

Beta build for Jellyfin Desktop 2.0 (M1 and newer macs only): https://f005.backblazeb2.com/file/nj96public/jellyfin-desktop-beta-macos-arm64.zip

Enter jellyfin.codejank.ca as the server address and sign in

Use Chrome. Chrome on Mac just works™ including advanced codecs, HDR, and surround sound (if supported). Paste the server address in the Chrome address bar:

https://jellyfin.codejank.ca

You can also find the “install app” button near the top right to install the webpage as a “fake” app.

You can use Infuse, but I recommend you have a very strong Wi-Fi connection to use it, since it does not support transcoding (asking the server to send you a lower quality video file). On weak connections, you may have buffering issues. Infuse has benefits like downloading to watch offline.

Desktop 2.0 is on Flathub