| Feature | KMP 2024.12.24 | VLC 3.0.21 | PotPlayer 240509 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AV1 hardware decode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Built-in YouTube playback | ❌ (requires plugin) | ✅ | ✅ | | 360° VR video | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | HDR10+ metadata passthrough | Partial | Full | Full | | Ad-free installer | ✅ (since 2024) | ✅ | ✅ | | Portable version | No | Yes | Yes |

But in 2025/2026, with Windows 11 updates, AV1 codecs, and high-bitrate 8K content becoming mainstream, the question remains: What is the latest version of KMP, and how do you download it safely?

In the crowded ecosystem of media players—from VLC to MPC-HC to PotPlayer— K-Multimedia Player (KMP) holds a nostalgic yet practical place. Launched in 2002 by Kang Yong-Hee (who later created PotPlayer), KMP gained a cult following for its lightweight architecture, codec flexibility, and ability to play damaged or incomplete AVI files.