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A modern VLC alternative

Many people want a player that works in the browser too, remembers where they stopped and plays phone HEVC videos without extensions.

Updated 2026-11-11

Play it free with PlayAnyVideo

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    Open the web player — nothing to install.

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    Get the free Windows app for the heaviest files.

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    Your files stay on your device.

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    Open the PlayAnyVideo player in your browser — nothing to install — and drop the file in. Files never leave your device.

FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. PlayAnyVideo has no ads, no paid codecs and no locked features.

Is my A modern VLC alternative file uploaded anywhere?

No. Playback happens on your own device; local files are never sent to a server.

Do I need a codec pack?

No. Codec packs can break other players and often bundle adware. PlayAnyVideo brings its own decoders.

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