README.md

PySide6 and PyQt6 Video/Audio Player

Two simple, lightweight media players created with Pyside6 and PyQt6. Run standalone or incorporate into another program.

Installation

First, make sure you're running Python 3.10+ and have VLC Player installed.

Download the latest release, unzip it, and place the two .py files anywhere on your computer. Create a command prompt in the folder you put the files and create a virtual environment:

python -m venv .

Activate the virtual environment:

.\Scripts\activate

Upgrade pip

python -m pip install --upgrade pip

Install Player of Choice

• Pyside6-based player

pip install PySide6==6.5.2

• PyQt6-based player

pip install PyQt6==6.5.2

Install VLC Python Library

pip install python-vlc==3.0.18122

Run Program

Pyside6-based player

python media_player_pyside6.py

PyQt6-based player

python media_player_pyqt6.py

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