SmartPlay

SmartPlay version 3.0 by IllusionSoft is a Multimedia program falling under the Editors & Converters subcategory designed to enhance your PC’s multimedia capabilities. This latest release, identified by the file name SmartPlay.exe, is crafted for Windows 7 and supports versions 3.0, and 1.0. It offers a seamless and dynamic user experience for music and movie playback.

The program's unique feature lies in its ability to autoplay files with some of the most popular media players by default, including BsPlayer, Windows Media Player, Winamp, and MicroDVD. Customization is at the heart of SmartPlay, allowing users to configure their preferred media player through the Create New/Edit Player Wizard. This wizard also supports customizing command lines for sophisticated playback options.

SmartPlay supports a wide range of multimedia extensions, making it versatile for AVI, MP3, CDA, OGG, DIVX formats among others. A standout feature is its automatic detection of subtitle files on CDs containing movie files. The program not only recognizes the subtitle files, even if misnamed, but also integrates them seamlessly if your player supports subtitles.

For those who frequently use subtitles, SmartPlay allows setting a specific folder to search for subtitles if they are not present on the CD. Users can opt to autoplay files instantly or receive a prompt when associated files are detected. Additionally, one can set player priorities, ensuring that preferred players are chosen when files linked to multiple players are detected.

This free download is available for users who want to optimize their multimedia experience without any additional cost.

Pros:

• Supports popular media players by default
• Extensive multimedia extension support
• Automatic subtitle detection
• Customizable player settings through a wizard
• Prioritizable player selection

Cons:

• Currently limited to Windows 7
  
• Subtitle integration depends on player compatibility

For anyone looking to enhance their CD playback with versatile player support and robust subtitle management, SmartPlay version 3.0 from IllusionSoft is a solid and free download option that should not be missed.

You may want to check out more software, such as Simply Smart Player or 432Hz Radio Smart Player, which might be related to SmartPlay.