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Best Media & Entertainment apps for Mac in 2026. Browse 128 curated tools.
Best Media & Entertainment for Mac in 2026
Video players, music apps, and streaming tools
Whether you're watching, listening, recording, or editing, the right media apps make your Mac a powerful content machine. This collection spans video players like IINA and VLC, screen recorders like OBS, audio editors, podcast tools, and streaming utilities — every one available through Homebrew. Many are free and open source, giving you professional-grade capabilities without subscription fees. From transcoding 4K footage to managing a music library, these apps cover the full media lifecycle. Use Bundl to install your ideal media setup in a single step, and skip the usual hour of downloading installers one by one.
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Professional video editing and color grading
Free and open-source streaming and recording
Open-source video transcoder
Free, open-source audio editor
Open source game streaming client
Open source video editor
Open source photography workflow application
Easy-to-use video editor
Professional digital audio workstation
RAW image processing program
Free digital audio workstation
Modern media player for macOS built with Swift
Sound and music editor
Home media player
Digital audio production application
Screen recording and video editing software
All-in-one live streaming software
Professional video editing software used for film, TV, and online video production.
Apple's professional video editing software with magnetic timeline and advanced color grading.
Built-in macOS music creation studio for recording, mixing, and producing music.
Built-in macOS video editing app for creating polished movies and trailers with ease.
Elegant video player for Mac that supports virtually any video format with smart streaming.
Apple's professional digital audio workstation for music production and sound design.
Free, open-source, cross-platform media player with a minimalist interface and scripting support.
Built-in macOS screenshot and screen recording utility for capturing your screen.
Text editor
Visualise and edit DNA sequence trace files
Sound and music editor
Sound and music editor
Sound and music editor
Sound and music editor
Sound and music editor
Sound and music editor
Sound and music editor
Sound and music editor
Sends audio from computer to outputs
Tool to wirelessly mirror the screen or stream media files
Midi control software for Allen & Heath audio consoles
Text editor based on Apple's Cocoa framework
Multi-purpose audio recorder, editor and converter
Desktop client for Amazon Music
Hackable data integration & analysis tool
App for recording the screen and installing apps in iOS and Android
Webcam & audio device software
Software for DNA sequence analysis and annotation
Text editor based on GNU Emacs
Midi sequencer and editor
Markdown editor for Astro content collections
Japanese input method editor (IME) produced by JustSystems
Records audio from any application
Application for downloading, installing and updating Audio Modeling software
Turn audio CDs and files into audiobooks
Master your audiobook narration and podcasts
VST2/VST3/AU/AAX DSP Server Plugin
VST2/VST3/AU DSP Server
Stream audio between your devices
Audio playback software
Music streaming and sharing platform
Audio player inspired by Winamp
Audio file similarity viewer
Molecule editor and visualiser
Audio Visualiser for the Touch Bar
Edit any standard EDID binary file, supports DisplayID and CEA-861-G extensions
Music streaming service
OpenJDK distribution from Azul
OpenJDK distribution from Azul
OpenJDK distribution from Azul
OpenJDK distribution from Azul
OpenJDK distribution from Azul
OpenJDK distribution from Azul
Translation editor
Audio utility
Prevents audio balance from drifting left or right
Status Bar app to keep the audio balance from drifting
Control web-based media players with media keys
Control various media players with your keyboard
Screen recorder
Screen capturing and editing tool
iOS screen output recorder
Edit and manage bibliographies
Streamdeck extension and emulation software
Streamdeck extension and emulation software
Virtual Audio Driver
Virtual Audio Driver
Virtual Audio Driver
Head-to-head multiplayer ball game
3D model editor for boxy models and pixel art textures
Multi-platform Bitcoin and Liquid wallet
Web and EPUB editor
Manage audio systems
Handshake wallet GUI for managing transactions, name auctions, and DNS records
Business process automation and optimisation
Transforms audio input
Control your music with customisable shortcuts
Shoutcast and Icecast streaming client
Web security testing toolkit
Web security testing toolkit
App Store screenshots editor
Transcribes and translates audio
3D multi-player tank battle game
Screen recording software
Music theory tool
Desktop application for controlling Castr streaming platform
Classroom management app for Minecraft Education Edition
Tool to remove unnecessary files and folders from disk Chinese edition
Text editor
Music player and library organiser
Best standalone Netflix player
Master rhythm and chord notation editor
Multiplayer platform for classic Command & Conquer games
Virtual tabletop for multiplayer card games
Audio player
PDF file editor
WYSIWYG LaTeX editor
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Download high quality artwork for movies, music albums, and more
Multiplayer & singleplayer first person shooter
SoundCloud player that lives in the menu bar
3D printing solution
Modular audio player
GUI for the Decred wallet
Data-sync realtime server
Music player
Music notation program
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Maya Rodriguez specializes in design and creative software, bringing 10 years of experience as a professional graphic designer and UI/UX specialist. Maya evaluates design tools, media applications, and creative workflows with an eye toward both artistic capability and technical performance.