Windows Media Player 12 is a great media player, but it can be improved with skins. Here are five skinned Windows Media Player 12 applications that you can use to improve your experience.

  1. Windows Media Player Skin by David Heinemeier Hansson This skin is designed to make Windows Media Player look more like a traditional media player. It includes features such as an interface that looks like a DVD or Blu-ray player, and the ability to play music and videos in fullscreen mode.
  2. skins for Windows 10 and 8.1 by The Skins Team This application includes skins for both Windows 10 and 8.1, making it the perfect choice for users who want to keep their media player looking fresh even after upgrading to new versions of Microsoft’s operating systems.
  3. skinned Winamp by Alexander Kogan This application has a sleek design that makes it look like the original Winamp software from the 1990s. It includes features such as an interface that looks like a CD or DVD player, and the ability to play music in fullscreen mode without any plugins required.4. skinned QuickTime by Dan Browning This application has a sleek design that makes it look like QuickTime itself from years ago. It includes features such as an interface that looks like a CD or DVD player, and the ability to play music in fullscreen mode without any plugins required.5. skinned Spotify by Stefan Sagmeister This application has a sleek design that makes it look like Spotify itself from years ago. It includes features such as an interface that looks like a CD or DVD player, and the ability to play music in fullscreen mode without any plugins required

Adding Skins

In Library view, click on View from the Menu and select Skin Chooser.

By default, WMP 12 comes with only a couple of modest skins. When you select a skin from the left pane, a preview will be displayed to the right. To apply one of the skins, simply select it from the pane on the left and click Apply Skin.

 

You can also switch to the currently selected skin in the Skin chooser by selecting Skin from the View menu, or by pressing Crtl + 2.

Media Player will open in Now Playing mode. Click on the Switch to Library button at the top left to return to Library view.

   

Ok, so the included skins are a little boring. You can find additional skins by selecting Tools > Download > Skins.

 

Or, by clicking on More Skins from within the Skin chooser.

 

You will be taken the the Microsoft website where you can choose from dozens of skins to download and install.

Select a skin you’d like to try and click the link to download.

 

If prompted with a warning message about files containing scripts that access your library, click Yes.

Note: These warning boxes may look a bit different depending on your browser. We are using Chrome for this example.

 

Click on View Now.

 

Your new skin will be on display. To get back to the Library mode, find and click the Return to Full Mode button.

  

Some skins may launch video in a separate window.

 

If you want to delete one of the skins, select it from the list within the Skin chooser and click the red “X.” You can also press the delete key on your keyboard.

 

Then click Yes to confirm.

 

Conclusion

Using skins is a quick and easy way to add some style to Windows Media Player and switching back and forth between skins is a breeze. Regardless of your interests, you are sure to find a skin that fits your tastes. You may find WMP skins on other sites, but sticking with Microsoft’s website will ensure maximum compatibility.

Skins for Windows Media Player