Universal Media Server is a DLNA-compliant UPnP Media Server designed to provide a reliable streaming experience. Developed by SubJunk, an official contributor to PMS, UMS was established to enhance stability and ensure better file compatibility. This versatile media server streams or transcodes a multitude of media formats with minimal setup. Utilizing tools such as MEncoder, FFmpeg, tsMuxeR, AviSynth, and MediaInfo, it offers extensive support for various media formats. As it is built in Java, Universal Media Server is compatible with all major operating systems, including versions for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
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Universal Media Server 14.5.0 Changelog:
General Updates
- Integrated RadioBrowser metadata lookup for audio streams
- Enhanced support for playlists nested within other playlists
- Resolved issue where videos were not recognized as fully played upon stopping (#4887)
- Fixed issue with the automatic updater not functioning correctly (#4899) (thanks to @DasSmeagle and @Gehi14!)
- Addressed transcoding issues affecting certain media players (#4901) (thanks to binary512!)
- Improved video quality for specific media players (#4922) (thanks to hego, KONTROLMASTER, latimers, and Putzo1234!)
- Corrected FFmpeg behavior to default to tsMuxeR when appropriate
- Restored support for remuxing compatible video streams
Media Player Enhancements
- Boosted support for AAC audio streams within video files on PS3
Translation Enhancements via Crowdin
- Turkish language support (100%) (thanks to Burak Yavuz!)
Download: Universal Media Server 14.5.0 | 187.0 MB (Open Source)
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Visit: Universal Media Server Website
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