PlayPad Media Player

PlayPad Media Player by NCH Software is the latest version (2.05) of a free digital audio player for Windows XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. This lightweight program, with a file size of just 3.6 MB, simplifies the task of enjoying music on a computer. Users can effortlessly download it and begin importing audio files within minutes, creating personalized playlists and listening with ease.

PlayPad Media Player supports multiple audio formats including mp3, wav, vox, gsm, real audio, au, aif, flac, ogg, and more. The program allows for importing previously compiled playlists and entire directories of audio files, making it a versatile tool for music lovers. It's designed to be minimalistic, avoiding the bloat that often accompanies other media players.

Standard features such as shuffle, sort, and looping are included, along with the ability to export playlists in m3u, pls, wpl, and xml formats. Users can choose what information is displayed in the list view, such as Title, Album, Artist, Name, and format extension. Additionally, PlayPad integrates seamlessly with other software like Express Burn for creating audio CDs and WavePad Audio Editor for editing audio files directly.

This program falls under the Multimedia category and is subcategorized as Players. The program file names associated with it are playpad.exe. Other versions, including 2.00, and 2.0, are also available, showcasing the continuous improvements and updates made by NCH Software.

Pros:

• Lightweight (3.6 MB) and easy to use
• Supports a wide range of audio formats
• Integrates with other NCH Software products
• Completely free to use
• Customizable list view options

Cons:

• Limited to audio files, lacks support for video files despite misinformation
• Basic interface which might underwhelm users looking for advanced features

You may want to check out more software, such as Media Player Codec Pack Lite, AVS Media Player or iReal Blu-ray Media Player, which might be related to PlayPad Media Player.