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What is Parole?

Parole is a modern and user-friendly media player built on the GStreamer framework, specifically designed for optimal compatibility with the Xfce desktop environment. It facilitates playback of a wide range of media formats, including local files, DVDs/CDs, and live streams. Additionally, Parole's functionality can be expanded through its plugin system, with comprehensive instructions found in the Plugins API documentation alongside practical examples in the plugins directory. Prioritizing ease of use, performance, and minimal resource consumption, Parole enables users to enjoy their local media files, offering subtitle support for videos and compatibility with audio CDs, DVDs, and live broadcasts. The application is completely free to use, distribute, and modify under the GNU General Public License. Essential for its core functions are the GStreamer Base plugins, while the GStreamer Good plugins provide a selection of high-quality enhancements available under the LGPL license, further augmenting Parole's features. With its combination of versatility and efficiency, Parole stands out as an excellent option for users in search of a lightweight media player solution. Moreover, its continuous development and community support ensure that users can expect ongoing improvements and new features over time.

What is GNOME Videos?

Videos, commonly known as Totem, serves as a dedicated media player for the GNOME desktop environment and is designed to accommodate various plugins. Since its inclusion as a core application starting from the GNOME 2.10 release, it systematically organizes all your video files for seamless access, allowing you to simply choose a file to watch. The application also provides easy access to numerous video channels directly through its interface, making entertainment more accessible. With a user-friendly design, it emphasizes the importance of enhancing the viewing experience, ensuring that users can focus on their content without unnecessary distractions. Furthermore, Fluendo has played a pivotal role in sponsoring the work of Ronald Bultje and Tim-Philipp Müller for the development of the GStreamer backend, while Collabora has also lent its support to Müller’s contributions. This collaboration not only highlights the dedication of the community towards advancing multimedia playback on GNOME but also fosters a spirit of innovation and improvement in the software ecosystem. As a result, the ongoing development efforts contribute significantly to the overall user experience in multimedia applications.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Additional information not provided

Integrations Supported

Additional information not provided

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

XFCE

Date Founded

2003

Company Website

docs.xfce.org/apps/parole/start

Company Facts

Organization Name

GNOME

Company Website

wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Videos

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