Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This vid offers A closer look at PotPlayer.
i. PotPlayer supports custom skins, which allow users to personalize the appearance of the player to suit their preferences. There are several ways to get and apply skins in PotPlayer. Here's a guide on how to use them:
### 1. **Finding Skins**
- **Official PotPlayer Skin Gallery**: The official PotPlayer website or forums might have a collection of skins you can download.
- **Third-party Sites**: There are many third-party websites where users share PotPlayer skins. Some of the popular sites include:
- [SkinPotPlayer]
- [DeviantArt] (Search for PotPlayer skins)
- Various PotPlayer forums or communities, such as Reddit's PotPlayer community, where users often share custom skins.
### 2. **Installing Skins**
Once you've downloaded a skin (usually in `.dps` or `.zip` format), you can install it by following these steps:
#### Method 1: Using the PotPlayer Settings
1. **Download the skin** you want.
2. **Extract the skin** if it's in a `.zip` or `.rar` archive.
3. **Open PotPlayer**.
4. Right-click on the main PotPlayer window and go to **"Skins"** - **"Open skin folder"**.
5. Copy the skin file(s) into this folder.
6. Restart PotPlayer or manually change the skin from the settings:
- Right-click on the PotPlayer window - **"Skins"** - **"Load Skin"**.
- Choose the skin file you copied.
#### Method 2: Using PotPlayer Preferences
1. **Open PotPlayer**.
2. Right-click the PotPlayer window, and select **"Preferences"** (or press `F5`).
3. Navigate to the **"General"** tab, then select **"Skin"**.
4. In the skin section, click **"Browse"** and locate the `.dps` skin file.
5. Select the skin and click **"OK"** or **"Apply"**.
### 3. **Switching Between Skins**
You can switch between installed skins by going into the **Preferences** (F5) - **Skin** settings or directly through the right-click menu by choosing **Skins** - **Select Skin**.
### 4. **Creating Custom Skins**
If you're into customization, you can create your own PotPlayer skin using the **PotPlayer Skin Editor**. This is a more advanced method, and you'll need some familiarity with skinning tools, but it's a great way to fully personalize your experience.
### 5. **Where to Find More Skins**
- **Reddit**: Search for PotPlayer skins on subreddits like r/PotPlayer or r/technology. Users often post new skins they've created or found.
- **SkinPotPlayer.com**: This is a website dedicated to PotPlayer skins, offering a variety of designs.
- **DeviantArt**: Many users upload their custom PotPlayer skins here. Search for “PotPlayer skins” in the search bar to find more unique designs.
### Tips:
- Skins can be lightweight or feature-rich, so if you're looking for minimalism or a more graphical interface, you can choose accordingly.
- Keep an eye on PotPlayer updates, as some skins might break or need adjustments after updates to the player.
This vid offers A closer look at PotPlayer.
i. PotPlayer supports custom skins, which allow users to personalize the appearance of the player to suit their preferences. There are several ways to get and apply skins in PotPlayer. Here's a guide on how to use them:
### 1. **Finding Skins**
- **Official PotPlayer Skin Gallery**: The official PotPlayer website or forums might have a collection of skins you can download.
- **Third-party Sites**: There are many third-party websites where users share PotPlayer skins. Some of the popular sites include:
- [SkinPotPlayer]
- [DeviantArt] (Search for PotPlayer skins)
- Various PotPlayer forums or communities, such as Reddit's PotPlayer community, where users often share custom skins.
### 2. **Installing Skins**
Once you've downloaded a skin (usually in `.dps` or `.zip` format), you can install it by following these steps:
#### Method 1: Using the PotPlayer Settings
1. **Download the skin** you want.
2. **Extract the skin** if it's in a `.zip` or `.rar` archive.
3. **Open PotPlayer**.
4. Right-click on the main PotPlayer window and go to **"Skins"** - **"Open skin folder"**.
5. Copy the skin file(s) into this folder.
6. Restart PotPlayer or manually change the skin from the settings:
- Right-click on the PotPlayer window - **"Skins"** - **"Load Skin"**.
- Choose the skin file you copied.
#### Method 2: Using PotPlayer Preferences
1. **Open PotPlayer**.
2. Right-click the PotPlayer window, and select **"Preferences"** (or press `F5`).
3. Navigate to the **"General"** tab, then select **"Skin"**.
4. In the skin section, click **"Browse"** and locate the `.dps` skin file.
5. Select the skin and click **"OK"** or **"Apply"**.
### 3. **Switching Between Skins**
You can switch between installed skins by going into the **Preferences** (F5) - **Skin** settings or directly through the right-click menu by choosing **Skins** - **Select Skin**.
### 4. **Creating Custom Skins**
If you're into customization, you can create your own PotPlayer skin using the **PotPlayer Skin Editor**. This is a more advanced method, and you'll need some familiarity with skinning tools, but it's a great way to fully personalize your experience.
### 5. **Where to Find More Skins**
- **Reddit**: Search for PotPlayer skins on subreddits like r/PotPlayer or r/technology. Users often post new skins they've created or found.
- **SkinPotPlayer.com**: This is a website dedicated to PotPlayer skins, offering a variety of designs.
- **DeviantArt**: Many users upload their custom PotPlayer skins here. Search for “PotPlayer skins” in the search bar to find more unique designs.
### Tips:
- Skins can be lightweight or feature-rich, so if you're looking for minimalism or a more graphical interface, you can choose accordingly.
- Keep an eye on PotPlayer updates, as some skins might break or need adjustments after updates to the player.
