6 Best ISO Players on Windows and Mac [Free & Paid]

If you create the ISO image from discs, you can easily make a backup, distribute the disc content, or creates a virtual drive on your computer. However, the ISO is not a common video or audio format, so you cannot play it directly. To play an ISO file, you cannot leave an ISO player. This article will introduce you 6 free or paid best ISO players.

Part 1. Most Professional ISO Player - Blu-ray Player

Pricing: Free trial up to 30 days.

Blu-ray Software picked Blu-ray Player as the most professional ISO player. This player is available on Windows 11/10/8/7 and macOS. It supports Blu-ray and DVD disc/folder/ISO image file playback. And it also can play Blu-ray and DVD directly. Besides, the ISO player supports over 350+ multimedia formats. Moreover, it offers various customized features, such as setting the playlist, selecting titles, chapters, subtitles, video tracks, etc. Free download this Blu-ray ISO player now!

How to play an ISO file on a computer

Step 1Add an ISO file

Install and run this ISO file player on your desktop. Then, click Open File to add your ISO file.

Step 2Play your ISO file

After that, the software will play the ISO file automatically. Besides, you can customize the Menu or Playlist.

Certainly, you can click how to play ISO files to get more specific steps.

Part 2. VLC Media Player

Pricing: Free

VLC Media Player is a free ISO player across the platforms. It can support playing various file formats, including ISO, DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and other media files. And it also offers some basic editing features to adjust the video, including rotating, trimming, cropping, merging, and more. Meanwhile, it allows you to convert the ISO image to a standard video file, such as MP4, AVI, etc. With this media player, you can easily enjoy your ISO files.

Part 3. SMPlayer

Pricing: Free

SMPlayer is also a free ISO player for Windows 11/10/8/7 and Linux. It has built-in codecs that can play virtually all video and audio formats. And it can remember the settings of all ISO and media files you play, including audio track, subtitles, volume, etc. In addition, this ISO player adds external features, like playing YouTube videos and using an optional plugin to search for YouTube videos.

Part 4. 5KPlayer

Pricing: Free

5KPlayer is one of the popular ISO file players. It can play your ISO files directly on Windows and Mac for free. And it supports video playback up to 1080p/4K/5K so that you can play ISO with high quality. Besides, it enables you to download videos from 300+ sites, including Vimeo and Dailymotion. It is your all-in-one solution if you enjoy watching videos and movies.

Part 5. KMPlayer

Pricing: Free

KMPlayer is a free ISO player that supports ISO and various media playback. And it also can play all high-quality video, including 4K, 8K, UHD, and 60FPS. Meanwhile, it offers speed controls from 0.25× slower to 4× faster to adjust the playback speed for ISO files. In addition, it allows you to capture video in the desired format and take screenshots as you need.

Part 6. Kodi

Pricing: Free

Kodi is one of the open-source ISO players that is available on multiple operating systems and hardware platforms. It can play your DVD movies in the .iso extension smoothly. And it also can support music, movies, and TV shows playback. Moreover, the player integrates a library to quickly manage your ISO and media files.

Part 7. FAQs about ISO Player

• What is an ISO file?

  An ISO file is a kind of disk image file. It is also an archive file that copies the disc's file system and data structure. Usually, it contains the specific contents of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disc.

• Can I play an ISO file directly on a DVD player?

  No. DVD players cannot play any ISO files directly. You should burn an ISO file to a DVD to create a playable disc.

• Can you burn an ISO with Windows Media Player?

  No. You cannot use Windows Media Player to create or rip an ISO file from a DVD/CD. You can try other third-party programs to burn ISO files for playback.

• Can you convert ISO to MP4?

  Yes. If you have an ISO file and want to convert it to MP4, you can try some third-party DVD/ Blu-ray creators. Then, add an ISO file for conversion.

• Why can't I copy an ISO to a USB?

  It may be the ISO file size is larger than the USB storage. To copy an ISO to USB, please confirm that the USB has enough storage space to store the ISO file.