How to play .nsv files in OS X

by Ross McKillop on May 28, 2008

Mac

Playing NSV (Nullsoft Streaming Video) files in OS X is actually quite easy. You just have to download and install MPlayer for OS X. For complete instructions, keep reading.

  1. The installation is a snap - just drag MPlayer OSX from the .dmg into your Applications folder.
  2. Double-click a .nsv file and click the Choose Application… button when the warning window appears

    3. os x warning window
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  3. Navigate to your Applications folder, select MPlayer OSX from the list, and click OK

    4. finder displaying mplayer for os x
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  4. MPlayer for OS X will launch and you’ll be watching your .nsv video.

    5. mplayer os x playing a .nsv file

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