Introducing Universal Media Server: Your Optimal DLNA-Compliant UPnP Media Solution
Universal Media Server (UMS) is a robust media server designed to comply with DLNA and UPnP standards. Initially developed by SubJunk, a recognized contributor to the PS3 Media Server, UMS aims to deliver superior stability and broad compatibility with various file types. This versatile software effortlessly streams and transcodes multiple media formats, often requiring minimal setup to get started. Utilizing a powerful combination of tools such as MEncoder, FFmpeg, tsMuxeR, and AviSynth, UMS provides extensive support for an array of media formats. Written in Java, it ensures cross-platform functionality, offering dedicated installations for Windows, Linux, and macOS users.
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Latest Updates: Universal Media Server 14.12.1 Changelog
Enhancements and Fixes
- Introduced a new status page within the readme file.
- Resolved issues where videos were not properly marked as fully played (#5373).Thank you to @Fredo1650 for the input!
- Fixed the functionality of adding YouTube channels via handle URLs, particularly those containing the ‘@’ symbol.
- Improved handling of special characters on Linux platforms (#5100), with appreciation to @LaTeteDansLesEtoiles!
- Addressed a crash in directory browsing (#5189), credited to @jt-gilkeson.
- Corrected FFmpeg functionality on Linux x86_64 and arm64 systems (#5465), thanks to @KanjiMonster.
- Eliminated log spam issues related to device hydration errors (#5292).Kudos to MTOakey!
- Fixed playback issues for broken YouTube videos.
- Resolved outdated code issues in web interface end-to-end testing due to excess caching.
- Amended video playback problems when integrating subtitles into H.265 format via FFmpeg (#5486).
- Enhanced overall logging capabilities.
Translation Contributions via Crowdin
- Chinese (Simplified): 59% (Special thanks to 無情天!)
- Dutch: 41% (We appreciate Matthias!)
- Hungarian: 86% (Thanks to Zoltán Rózsa!)
- Japanese: 69% (Thank you, Yukihuru!)
Download Options
Ready to upgrade or install Universal Media Server 14.12.1? Download the Windows version directly from our repository: Universal Media Server 14.12.1 (203.0 MB, Open Source). For other operating systems, check out alternative downloads.
Learn More
To explore additional features and information about Universal Media Server, visit the official Universal Media Server Website and check out the latest screenshots.
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