VLC

The Android version of VLC Player allows us to install the most versatile multimedia player compatible with almost any format on our smartphones and tablets.

The Android version of the best multimedia player

If someone were to ask you which is the best multimedia player available, you would probably answer VLC Media Player. And the truth is that this free and open source application has consolidated itself as the best media player on different platforms including Windows PC but also macOS, Linux and Android.

This is the version in APK format for Android smartphones and tablets, equipped with all the features that have made it so popular among millions of users. We must take into account that it is a fairly old application, the first version of which appeared back in 1996 and since then it has landed on all operating systems: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10... This fact has led that it has been evolving version after version thanks to the contributions of the user community, which with each new edition has implemented various improvements and features that were later carried over to the mobile version.

The most important features

VLC for Android offers us a video and audio player capable of opening and playing any format, no matter how rare, as well as streaming from networks and ISOs and DVDs, just like the desktop version :

• Play multimedia files in any format, including the most popular: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, OGG, FLAC, TS, M2TS, WV, AAC...
• Codecs included without having to download them separately.
• Access to the multimedia gallery with full search.
• Support for streaming networks including HLS.
• Support for secondary devices.
• Ability to introduce subtitle tracks, both embedded and external, including ASS and for DVD.
• Compatible with headphone controls.
• Audio Equalizer.
• Access to all content of a network.
• Compatible with Chromecast.

Alternatives to VLC? Which one is better?

Well, the truth is that at this stage there are many other tools to play videos and other multimedia formats that also work perfectly: MX Player, KMPlayer, Media Play Classic Home Theater... The thing is that the decision is always a safe choice and a wise decision for the VideoLAN program. You know that it will hardly ever fail you and that you will be able to open any format you need. So we can say without a doubt that it is definitely the best multimedia player for Android, although others are gradually closing the gap.

What's new in the latest version?

• PiP support.
• Fixes several bugs and errors related to video and audio.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.2.