Want your own Netflix-style library for the films and music on your PC, without fees or tracking? Jellyfin runs a media server on your system, then lets you stream its library through a web browser or a compatible client.
Add media to Jellyfin libraries
The server brings a personal collection into one browsable library. Jellyfin supports movies, TV shows, music, books, comics, magazines, and photos. Movie and show screens present artwork and details, while show libraries arrange episodes by season.
Once the server is set up with your media, the home screen gives you an entry point to the library. Sections can be arranged to suit individual users, and sorting and filtering on the library screen narrow down what appears. Open an item’s details screen to see its information before playback.
Choose how to watch or listen
Use Jellyfin in a web browser or connect with an official or third-party client on a supported platform. The playback screen provides controls for playing or casting media. Music libraries include artist and playlist browsing, while photos can be organized and shared with friends and family.
For a shared movie session, start SyncPlay so friends or family can watch together from their own locations. Live TV and DVR features let you watch television and schedule recordings for the library.
- Browse films with artwork and details.
- Find shows organized by season.
- Listen to music through artist and playlist views.
- Organize and share photos.
Run the server on your own system
Jellyfin is self-hosted: the server runs on a system you control and provides access to your media library. Clients connect to that server to browse and stream. The project does not rely on a central server collecting user data, and its software is openly licensed.
Keep the server running whenever another device needs to reach the library.
Pros
- Sort and filter library items from the library screen
- Organize movies, shows, music, books, and photos
- Use SyncPlay for shared, synchronized playback sessions
- Set recordings for Live TV and DVR
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · 64-bit only
What does Jellyfin do?
It organizes and streams a personal media library through a server and compatible clients.
What is SyncPlay?
SyncPlay starts a shared playback session so people in different locations can watch together.
Can Jellyfin record live TV?
Yes. Its Live TV and DVR features support scheduling recordings.
