Compatible with Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 10.12 to 11 . Note that macOS 11 support may have specific compatibility limitations for certain file resolutions.
The software is typically provided as a complimentary tool for users who own a license for the Dolby Media Encoder or Dolby Encoding Engine.
As of May 2026, the latest primary version is .
If you do not have a full license, you can sign up at the Dolby Customer Portal and request a 30-day evaluation for the Media Encoder or a 90-day trial for the Encoding Engine.
For users of version 3.2, Dolby provides updated libav scripts to ensure third-party video decoder plug-ins function correctly on modern systems. Comparison: Reference Player vs. Dolby Access Dolby Reference Player Dolby Access Primary Use Professional QC & Verification Consumer Home Theatre Setup Target Audience Engineers, Studios, OTT Services Gamers, Movie Watchers Speaker Support Up to 9.1.6 setups Atmos for Headphones/Home Theater Metadata Access Full Bitstream & Metadata View None (Playback Only) Availability Dolby Customer Portal Microsoft Store 1.6 speaker setup to use with this player? Dolby Reference Player
View detailed bitstream information, file metadata, and real-time audio level meters for every channel.
Compatible with Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 10.12 to 11 . Note that macOS 11 support may have specific compatibility limitations for certain file resolutions.
The software is typically provided as a complimentary tool for users who own a license for the Dolby Media Encoder or Dolby Encoding Engine. Dolby Reference Player Download
As of May 2026, the latest primary version is . Compatible with Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 10
If you do not have a full license, you can sign up at the Dolby Customer Portal and request a 30-day evaluation for the Media Encoder or a 90-day trial for the Encoding Engine. As of May 2026, the latest primary version is
For users of version 3.2, Dolby provides updated libav scripts to ensure third-party video decoder plug-ins function correctly on modern systems. Comparison: Reference Player vs. Dolby Access Dolby Reference Player Dolby Access Primary Use Professional QC & Verification Consumer Home Theatre Setup Target Audience Engineers, Studios, OTT Services Gamers, Movie Watchers Speaker Support Up to 9.1.6 setups Atmos for Headphones/Home Theater Metadata Access Full Bitstream & Metadata View None (Playback Only) Availability Dolby Customer Portal Microsoft Store 1.6 speaker setup to use with this player? Dolby Reference Player
View detailed bitstream information, file metadata, and real-time audio level meters for every channel.