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Get Reel for Windows.
Free, local-first, and running entirely on your machine. One download, point it at your folders, and you're watching.
Latest release
Download for Windows
Grab the latest Windows build from GitHub. It's free, it's yours, and nothing leaves your machine.
Download for WindowsLatest release · Windows 10 & 11 (64-bit)
Reel is open-source and not code-signed yet, so Windows may show a SmartScreen warning on first launch. Click More info → Run anyway and you're set.
System requirements
- Operating system
- Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
- Disk
- A few hundred MB for the app; your media stays wherever it already lives
- Memory
- 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended for smooth transcoding
- GPU
- Optional. Hardware acceleration is auto-detected, with a CPU fallback
- Account
- None. No sign-up, no cloud, no telemetry
- TMDB key
- Optional. Enables posters, cast, and ratings. Works fully offline without one
Getting started
- Download & run Grab the Windows build above. On first launch, if SmartScreen appears, choose More info → Run anyway.
- Point it at your folders Open Settings and pick your Movies folder and your Shows folder. Reel scans them recursively.
- Let it organise Episodes are grouped into seasons automatically. Add a free TMDB key if you want posters and metadata.
- Press play Browse your cinematic library and start watching. Your progress is remembered per episode.
Not sure yet?
See everything Reel can do, or check the FAQ for the honest details on privacy, formats, and more.