IINA 1.3.0: A Major Leap for macOS Video Playback IINA version 1.3.0, released in mid-2022, represented a significant milestone for the open-source media player, solidifying its reputation as the most "macOS-native" alternative to industry stalwarts like VLC. This update focused heavily on internal stability, modernizing core dependencies, and refining the user experience for the latest Apple hardware. Key Technical Enhancements
: A major fix in this version addressed improper rendering for Persian subtitles. IINA continues to support over 20 languages and offers deep customization for Online Subtitles . IINA 1.3.0
: The player's engine was bolstered by updates to its core backends, including mpv , FFmpeg , and libass . These updates were critical for fixing memory leaks related to Lua scripting and addressing heap-buffer-overflow vulnerabilities. IINA 1
: The version fully supported Force Touch , Touch Bar controls, and the native Picture-in-Picture mode. IINA continues to support over 20 languages and
: While 1.3.0 supported a wide range of Macs, it marked a transition period. Subsequent minor updates (like 1.3.1) were noted as potentially the last to support older OS versions like macOS 10.12 Sierra. User Experience and Issues
Video image noticeably darker in 1.3.0 · Issue #3777 · iina/iina
: Some users reported that on newer MacBook Pros (like the 14-inch model), the screen would automatically dim during HDR playback once the mouse stopped moving.