# Chaos Player Canonical: https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/ ![](/images/b05dcd06-6a1e-41cf-a5a3-2d50e94595a5) ##### Space Shortcuts [Forum](https://forums.chaos.com/forum/chaos-player) [Technical Support](https://support.chaos.com/hc/en-us) [Download](https://my.chaos.com/download/build?product=Player&build-type=official&tags=windows-x64) > Dynamic module: Search Highlight (live content) # Welcome $userFirstName > Dynamic module: Page Tree (live content) ## Chaos Player # **Introducing Chaos Player** Fast-forward your digital review workflow with Chaos Player, a professional image sequence player designed for fast and smooth playback.  Review your own or your team’s animation output in playback right after the rendering finishes. See new and updated frames instantly. Chaos Player is also powered up for basic compositing, color grading, and editing in real-time —  even while playback is running. And much more. **Chaos Player is now a free product.** # **Features** --- ### **Contact Sheet** Organize different versions of the same shot, or different image layers (render elements) into a sheet for comparison and evaluation. _For more information, click [here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124652422/Contact+Sheet)._ --- ###  **Playback image sequences** Playback high-resolution image sequences quickly and efficiently with Chaos Player’s smart caching system. New and updated frames load instantly. _For more information , [click here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124291726/About+Chaos+Player#Speed-and-Smart-Caching)._ ![](/images/395ef9f7-d18b-4910-8914-c27b83682eee) --- ### **Layer sequences** Layer multiple sequences for simultaneous playback. By stacking layers, you can composite, edit, cut, and perform technical checks, among other tasks. _For more information, click [here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124749694/Layers)._ ![](/images/cc0f65b3-438d-4a0d-8839-b567f2e35c9b) --- ### **A/B Wipe Compare** Compare up to four versions of a shot in playback. Swipe and zoom into the details to tech-check and perfect your own work, as well as that of others. _For more information, click [here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124520505/AB+Wipe+Compare)._ --- ### **Export to MP4** Export your cuts, edits, and compositions to MP4 videos or choose from a variety of image formats. ![](/images/e457d916-110e-4db5-ba55-9c264a050401) --- ### **Composite** Composite layers quickly and easily in real-time while playback is running. Export to Adobe After Effects or Foundry’s Nuke for final output. ![](/images/2ea6fcba-54ab-4e21-91f1-0a3afbe20d2d) --- ### **Adjust colors** Quickly and easily fine-tune exposure, contrast, color balance, and layer blending modes in real-time while playback is running. _For more information, click [here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124749991/Color+Corrections+Panel)._ ![](/images/156f13d6-cae1-4e50-a060-4cd5bc4d56ef) --- ### **Edit and cut** Quickly arrange your shots, cut sequences, or add animated fade effects. ![](/images/a22cc12f-3053-44ff-986c-d0f2465ca4f8) --- ### **Broadcast and collaborate** Share previews of your animations on a HTTP server or directly on a broadcast monitor. Share ideas with your team by adding text and brush annotations. _For more information, click [here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124717951/HTTP+Sever+for+Remote+Collaboration)._ ![](/images/eb5f43a5-d7b5-46f7-901a-d5f792691286) --- ### **Key and grade on set** Key, composite, and grade live on set and in real time. _For more information, click [here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124750052/Color+Key+Panel)._ ![](/images/64efbac8-79a2-4ed2-bc3f-77db038029a1) --- ### **Command line support** Seamlessly integrate Chaos Player into your pipeline with extensive command-line support. _For more information, click [here](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124356251/Command+Reference)._ ![](/images/3095e4df-15e1-4687-8ca4-051de9bbe69d) - [Chaos Player Home](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/111181829.md) - [About Chaos Player](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124291726.md) - [User Interface](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124291933.md) - [Blending Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124292013.md) - [Color Mapping Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124292058.md) - [Transform Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124292117.md) - [Installation and Licensing](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124356176.md) - [Command Reference](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124356251.md) - [License Agreements and Copyrights](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124356357.md) - [Silent Install and Uninstall](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124356395.md) - [Alpha Replacement Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124356425.md) - [Chaos Telemetry](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124389369.md) - [Stereoscopy Support](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124389471.md) - [Text Fields Reference](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124389534.md) - [Edit Menu](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124389577.md) - [Layer Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124389615.md) - [Source Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124389650.md) - [Chaos License Quick Start Guide](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124488538.md) - [Preview Area](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124488611.md) - [View Menu](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124488691.md) - [AB Wipe Compare](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124520505.md) - [Toolbar](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124520573.md) - [Play Menu](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124520844.md) - [Chaos Player and Nuke](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124618919.md) - [Extended Command Line Support](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124618955.md) - [System Requirements](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124618987.md) - [Help Menu](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124619013.md) - [2.10.04](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124652259.md) - [Contact Sheet](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124652422.md) - [Credits and Copyrights](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124652514.md) - [End User License Agreement](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124652546.md) - [Quick Start](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124717839.md) - [HTTP Sever for Remote Collaboration](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124717951.md) - [File Menu](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124718042.md) - [Layer Menu](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124718098.md) - [Layers](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124749694.md) - [Supported formats](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124749743.md) - [Timeline Area](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124749776.md) - [Color Corrections Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124749991.md) - [Color Key Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/124750052.md) - [Installation](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125043526.md) - [Property Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125043656.md) - [Shortcut Keys](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125043710.md) - [Workspaces](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125076401.md) - [Brush Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125076442.md) - [Release Notes](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125109224.md) - [Chaos Player and Autodesk Maya](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125109271.md) - [Information Bar](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125109423.md) - [Uninstall Chaos Player](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125109466.md) - [Text Panel](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125109502.md) - [Workflow Integration](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125141722.md) - [Menus](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/125141887.md) - [2.20.00](https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PLAYER/1212252161.md) --- Generated: 2026-09-21T06:38:01.565Z