MX Player for Android

MX Player is a video and music player application by Amazon Mobile LLC that focuses on hardware-accelerated playback and extensive subtitle support for Android devices. The app addresses the common problem of inconsistent playback performance and limited subtitle compatibility on mobile devices. It tackles these issues through a dedicated HW+ decoder that extends hardware acceleration to more video files, along with multi-core decoding that can deliver up to 70% better performance on multi-core devices compared to single-core ones. The player also offers gesture-based controls, letting you zoom with a pinch, adjust subtitle position and size with swipes, and navigate through text tracks easily. Additional practical tools include a privacy folder for hiding sensitive videos, a kids lock to prevent little ones from leaving the app or making calls, and support for a wide range of subtitle formats from SubRip to WebVTT, making it a versatile everyday companion for local media playback.

Key features

• Hardware acceleration via a new HW+ decoder that works with more video files
• Multi-core decoding support, with test results showing up to 70% better performance on multi-core devices
• Pinch-to-zoom, zoom, and pan controls that work by pinching and swiping across the screen
• Subtitle gestures: scroll forward or backward to switch text tracks, swipe up or down to move subtitles, and pinch to resize text
• Privacy Folder that lets you hide secret videos in a private, protected space
• Kids Lock to keep children entertained without letting them make calls or touch other apps
• Support for many subtitle formats including SSA/ASS with full styling, SAMI with Ruby tags, SubRip, MicroDVD, VobSub, SubViewer2.0, MPL2, TMPlayer, Teletext, PJS, and WebVTT
• Optional file transfer features using QR code scanning, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth, with permissions that can be denied
• Picture-in-Picture playback with custom controls when display-over-other-apps permission is granted

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file for MX Player version 3.4.3.
2. When Android prompts you, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notification bar or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the installation to complete.
5. Open MX Player from your app drawer to start using it.
6. Note that the app requires Android version 7.0 or higher; the file size is not specified in the available data.

Latest changes · 3.4.3

MX Player 3.4.3 (released 2026-11-06) brings a smoother, faster, and more reliable experience. This update focuses on bug fixes and performance optimizations so you can enjoy playback with fewer interruptions and better overall stability.

MX Player is for anyone who regularly watches videos or listens to music on an Android phone or tablet and wants reliable playback with flexible subtitle handling. It suits users with large local media libraries who need support for many subtitle formats, as well as parents who want a kids lock to keep children from leaving the app or making calls. People who value hardware-accelerated performance on multi-core devices will also appreciate the decoding optimizations. The privacy folder appeals to those who want to hide certain videos, and the optional file transfer feature is useful for sharing media with nearby devices, though you can skip those permissions if you prefer.

To avoid interruptions, consider using the kids lock when handing the device to children. If you do not need file transfer, deny the camera, location, and nearby-device permissions during setup to keep more control over your privacy. For subtitle-heavy viewing, use the swipe gestures to fine-tune text position and size on the fly.

MX Player is a capable media player that combines strong hardware acceleration with deep subtitle support and practical extras like a privacy folder and kids lock. It remains a solid choice for everyday video playback on Android, despite the presence of ads and in-app purchases.