Garlic Player is more than a media player. It’s an open-source solution built for professional digital signage. Explore the features that give you full control.
Core Capabilities
🌐SMIL Compatibility
Use the open SMIL standard to precisely control complex multi-zone layouts and playlists without proprietary software.
💻True Cross-Platform Support
Garlic-Player runs smoothly on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It's built for deployment on popular hardware like Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers.
🔒No Vendor Lock-in
Garlic Player is 100% open source. Integrate it with any SMIL-compatible management software and avoid being tied to a specific vendor.
🚀Advanced Playback Control
Control content with triggers, media synchronization, and the REST API. Take remote control and capture screenshots for easy maintenance.
📺Flexible Multi-Zone Layouts
Split your screen into multiple zones and show different content simultaneously. Create dynamic layouts for news tickers, widgets, and more.
📊Seamless Reporting
Get real-time status and playback data directly via WebDAV for easy integration into your monitoring tools.
⬇️Reliable File Downloads
Files are transferred securely with resumed download functionality. This ensures uninterrupted content delivery, even with network issues.
📡Remote Management
Manage and configure your players remotely via the command line or a REST API. This is ideal for large-scale rollouts and automated deployments.
Technical Specifications
Supported Content Formats
- Images: JPG, GIF, PNG, SVG
- Videos: H264/265, VC1, VP8/9, MPEG-1/2/4
- Audio: WAV, WMA, MP3, OGG/Vorbis
- Web: HTML5, CSS, and W3C Widgets
System Requirements
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- Android