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AexPlayer
for Android

Play videos and music smoothly with a clean interface, modern controls, and open-source transparency.

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Everything you need
in a media player

AexPlayer ships with all the features that matter — nothing more, nothing less.

Video Playback
Supports MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WebM and virtually every video format.
Audio Playback
Full-featured music player with MP3, FLAC, AAC, OGG and more.
Subtitle Support
External and embedded subtitles: SRT, ASS, SSA, VTT formats.
Background Audio
Continue listening while using other apps. Lock-screen controls included.
Playlist Management
Create, reorder, and shuffle playlists for both video and audio.
Hardware Acceleration
GPU-accelerated decoding for smooth 4K playback with minimal battery drain.
Fast Performance
Instant launch, zero lag scrubbing, snappy UI even on mid-range devices.
Lightweight Design
Small APK size. Minimal permissions. No bloat.
Modern UI
Material You inspired design that adapts to your Android theme and wallpaper.
Open Source
Fully auditable source code on GitHub. Contributions welcome from everyone.
Why AexPlayer

Built for people who care
about their media experience

AexPlayer is designed around the things that actually matter for daily use.

Fast and Lightweight

AexPlayer is engineered to be lean. The APK footprint is small, startup is near-instant, and playback is smooth even on budget hardware.

Privacy Friendly

No analytics. No tracking. No ads. No unnecessary permissions. AexPlayer does not phone home — ever. Your media stays yours.

Open Source

Every line of AexPlayer's code is publicly available and auditable on GitHub. Trust through transparency, not promises.

Smooth Experience

Hardware acceleration, fluid gesture controls, and optimized buffer management combine for stutter-free playback at any resolution.

Clean User Interface

A thoughtfully designed UI that stays out of your way. Controls appear when needed and disappear when you're just watching.

Regular Updates

Actively maintained with bug fixes, format support expansions, and new features shipped on a regular basis through GitHub releases.

Open Source

Built with transparency
and community contributions

AexPlayer is developed in the open. Anyone can read, audit, fork, or contribute to the codebase at any time.

Open Source

Source code is publicly hosted on GitHub under a permissive open-source license.

Community Driven

Feature requests, bug reports, and pull requests are welcome from the global developer community.

GitHub Repository

Star, fork, clone, or contribute directly on GitHub. All development happens in the open.

Free Forever

AexPlayer will always be free of charge. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no premium tiers — now or in the future.

Download AexPlayer Today

Get the latest release directly from GitHub. No sign-up required, no email needed — just download and play.

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Requires Android 6.0+. Enable "Install from unknown sources" in device settings before installing the APK.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about AexPlayer.

Is AexPlayer free?
Yes, AexPlayer is completely free of charge. There are no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or premium tiers — all features are available to everyone at no cost, forever.
Is AexPlayer open source?
Yes. AexPlayer's full source code is publicly available on GitHub. You can read it, audit it, fork it, or contribute to it. We believe in full transparency.
Does it support subtitles?
Yes. AexPlayer supports both external subtitle files (SRT, ASS, SSA, VTT) and embedded subtitles in video containers. You can also adjust subtitle size, color, and timing offset.
Can I play audio in the background?
Yes. AexPlayer supports background audio playback. When you switch to another app or turn off the screen, audio continues playing. Lock-screen and notification controls are included.
Is it lightweight?
Absolutely. AexPlayer is built to be lean — small APK size, minimal RAM usage, and efficient battery consumption. It runs smoothly on entry-level and mid-range Android devices as well as flagships.