More than streaming: Watch these video playback apps
Do you have DVDs of longtime faves you can't give up? Wondering what, where, and how to watch next? Find entertainment and information in almost any format with this selection of video playback apps.
VLC for Android
Videolabs
4.1star
1.94M reviews
100M+
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Everyone
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- 1Open and play a wide range of video and audio files with this open source, cross-platform multimedia player
- 2Access formats from AVI to OGG, while also taking advantage of network streams, DVD ISOs, and disk shares
- 3View teletext, closed captions, and album cover art or customize options like volume and aspect ratio
A longtime favorite for media playback on desktop PCs, VLC is completely open source and can play most media formats. VLC's mobile app catalogs and previews content from any other device connected to your home network. Make video playlists, Chromecast to your TV, and adjust video features like aspect ratio and playback speed.
If you have a media library that spans DVDs, Blu-ray™, and streaming, catalog and watch it all with Kodi. Using your remote as input, command a media PC or Blu-ray™ player from the comfort of your couch – you’ll find your next fave to watch and fire it up in a snap.
MX Player
Amazon India.
Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.3star
13.5M reviews
1B+
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Everyone
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- 1Enjoy a wide variety of media files with this player, which uses multicore coding for improved performance
- 2Pinch or swipe to zoom and pan or scroll forward and back through subtitles while controlling text size
- 3Share files without using mobile data, and use the safety lock to limit kids' device activity while watching
MX Player is a full-featured media player that lets you watch and share videos and other media files in-app. For a customized viewing experience, pick from a wide variety of languages and change the size and placement of subtitles. Get an ad-free experience with the MX Player Pro version.
TikTok
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE
TikTok Pte. Ltd.
Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.1star
66.9M reviews
1B+
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Teen
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- 1Watch short videos of comedy, cute animals, ASMR, DIY and other content from a diverse community of creators
- 2Enjoy a personalised feed that keeps evolving based on what you watch, engage with or share with others
- 3Make and share your own TikToks – and maybe even go viral – taking advantage of editing and music tools
All video, all short-form, and all binge-able, TikTok offers something for every interest. Watch an endless stream of personalized content, ranging from dancing dogs and short comedy sketches to makeup tutorials and news snippets. Browse videos that use a specific audio clip, or search by hashtag or topic to discover more of what you love.
YouTube almost needs no introduction. Upload and play everything from your own DIY tutorials to decades-old home movies. Explore the world’s biggest library of user-generated content, complete with classic videos, trending short clips, and livestreams from your favorite creators. With Premium, download videos for offline viewing.