Linux · Utilities
Light Video
A modern and simple GTK based video player (not only) for mobile phones
by Guido Günther
Official site: flathub.org
About Light Video
A minimalistic GTK4 and gstreamer based video player for Linux based mobile phones aiming for minimal battery usage.
It works perfectly well on desktops too.
It supports:
Inhibiting suspend/idle when playing video
Stopping video playback on (i.e. power button toggled) blank
Suspending video (but not audio) when window is not visible to save 🔋
Registering as default video player in GNOME control center
An indicator whether hardware acceleration is in use
Setting playback speed
Play from popular video sites via yt-dlp
How to install Light Video
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.sigxcpu.Livi
- Open Light Video once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Light Video free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Light Video is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Light Video from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.sigxcpu.Livi. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Light Video safe?
Light Video downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
