Where Is the mpv Config File?
mpv mpv.conf and input.conf config files plus scripts folders on Windows, macOS and Linux.
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mpv has no preferences window. Everything lives in text files: mpv.conf for options, input.conf for bindings, scripts for extensions.
The folder follows each OS convention. One pair of files migrates your entire setup across machines and platforms.
Where mpv stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\mpv
Holds mpv.conf, input.conf and the scripts folder. Create the files if missing; defaults apply otherwise.
~/.config/mpv
Same filenames. Use Go to Folder in Finder.
~/.config/mpv
Standard XDG location. Same conf plus scripts layout.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add custom keybindings in mpv?
Create input.conf next to mpv.conf with key lines (e.g.Ctrl+f cycle fullscreen). Restart mpv; bindings load at startup with no in-app editor involved.
Where do mpv scripts go?
Drop .lua scripts into the scripts folder next to the configs. They autoload on next launch. The same folder works on all three platforms.
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