An mpv plugin for selecting the format of internet videos on the fly.
Based on mpv-youtube-quality.
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Download
selectformat.lua -
Copy
selectformat.luato your mpv scripts directory. -
Add a key binding to your mpv input.conf file to open the menu. Example:
ctrl+f script-binding selectformat/menu
- Formats are grouped (folded) based on resolution, to reduce clutter.
- Formats are properly sorted based on codec, protocol, etc.
- Formats are fetched asynchronously as soon as an internet video starts.
- The initially-loaded format is pre-selected in the menu.
- More useful information about the formats is displayed compared to mpv-youtube-quality.
The following key bindings can be used to navigate the menu:
| Key(s) | Function |
|---|---|
Up or k |
Move up |
Down or j |
Move down |
PageUp or Ctrl+u |
Move up 5 items |
PageDown or Ctrl+d |
Move down 5 items |
Home or g |
Jump to the first item |
End or G |
Jump to the last item |
Right or l |
Unfold the resolution under the cursor |
Left or h |
Fold the unfolded resolutions |
Enter |
Select the item under the cursor |
Esc or q |
Close the menu |
Refer to the options section in selectformat.lua
for available options and their default values.
These options can be configured using mpv's script-opts option.
You can change the default format that mpv loads
by configuring mpv's
ytdl-format
option in mpv.conf.