The 1.3.0 release was primarily a "maintenance and stability" powerhouse, ensuring the app remained performant on modern macOS versions while fixing long-standing memory issues.
Video image noticeably darker in 1.3.0 · Issue #3777 · iina/iina IINA 1.3.0
: The player's engine was bolstered by updates to its core backends, including mpv , FFmpeg , and libass . These updates were critical for fixing memory leaks related to Lua scripting and addressing heap-buffer-overflow vulnerabilities. As a free, GPLv3 licensed software, IINA remains
As a free, GPLv3 licensed software, IINA remains a favorite for Mac enthusiasts. It is written in , allowing it to feel significantly faster and more integrated than cross-platform players. Users often prefer it for its "Music Mode"—a simplified playlist interface—and its ability to handle nearly any format from MP4 and MKV to 4K H.265 content. : A known issue in this version involved
: A known issue in this version involved screenshots appearing noticeably darker than the actual video playback when compared side-by-side in Preview. Why IINA Stands Out