# ViraPlayer — Product & Feature Overview > Official product overview for ViraPlayer (`https://viraplayer.com`), published by Wust Creative LLC (Sheridan, Wyoming, USA). --- ## 1. What is ViraPlayer? **ViraPlayer** is a cross-platform **IPTV and local media player** available on **Windows 10/11, Android TV, Fire TV, Android Mobile, and iOS/iPadOS/macOS**. It is designed for users who already have their own media sources (M3U/M3U8 playlists, Xtream accounts, Stalker portals, or local video files) and want one fast, reliable player that works across their living-room TV, desktop PC, phone, and tablet with the same familiar interface and synchronized watch progress. ### Legal Disclaimer ViraPlayer is strictly a standalone media player utility. It does **NOT** provide, host, sell, or distribute any media content, live TV channels, VOD libraries, or playlists. Users must supply their own legally obtained media sources. --- ## 2. Supported Playlists, Protocols & Media Formats ### A. Playlist & IPTV Sources 1. **M3U & M3U8 (HLS):** - Supports local and remote `.m3u` and `.m3u8` playlists. - Prepares large catalogs (50,000+ items) in the background so scrolling, instant search, and playback stay smooth without freezing the screen. 2. **Xtream Support:** - Native support for Xtream server logins (Server URL, Username, Password) covering Live TV, Movies, Series, and EPG schedules. 3. **Stalker Support:** - Native support for MAC-address based Stalker portals. 4. **EPG (XMLTV Program Guide):** - Displays current and upcoming programs, remaining duration, and progress bars on the Live TV timeline. ### B. Video, Audio & Subtitle Formats - **Video Containers:** MKV, MP4, TS, M2TS, MOV, WEBM, AVI, FLV. - **Video Codecs:** H.265 (HEVC), AV1, H.264 (AVC), VP9 (4K/8K HDR), Apple ProRes, MPEG-2. - **Audio Formats:** Dolby TrueHD (with Dolby Atmos passthrough), E-AC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, AAC, Opus, MP3. - **Subtitles:** ASS/SSA, Blu-ray PGS, SRT, and WebVTT with on-the-fly timing offset (`+/- 50ms`), font size, and position adjustments. --- ## 3. Key Features & User Benefits - **Smooth Hardware-Accelerated Playback Across All Screens:** Uses the playback engine tailored to each device's hardware so 4K/8K HDR video and live channels play smoothly on Windows PCs, Apple devices, Android phones, and living-room TV boxes. - **End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Sync:** Synchronizes playlists, favorites, and exact watch positions across up to **5 devices**. All synced data is encrypted on the user's device before reaching ViraPlayer servers. - **QR Code TV Pairing ("Receive from Device"):** Instead of typing long playlist URLs or passwords with a TV remote, users can scan a QR code on their TV using their phone or browser (`viraplayer.com/pair`), confirm a 6-digit verification code, and send M3U, Xtream, or Stalker playlists directly to the TV with end-to-end encryption. - **Designed for the TV Remote (D-Pad):** Built for living-room navigation with clear focus states on every screen, playback end-time clock readout, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), aspect ratio switching (`16:9`, `4:3`, `Fit`, `Fill`, `Crop`), and playback speed control (`0.25x`–`4.0x` with pitch correction). - **Private by Design:** ViraPlayer never inspects user playlists or what the user watches. --- ## 4. Common Use Cases - **Cross-Platform IPTV & Media Playback:** A single player that works on Windows 10/11, Android TV, Fire TV, Android phones, and iOS/macOS. - **Multi-Device Continuity:** Start watching a movie, series episode, or video on a Windows laptop or iPhone and resume from the exact second on an Android TV or Fire TV in the living room. - **Easy TV Setup:** Add M3U, Xtream, or Stalker playlists to a TV in seconds via QR code from a phone. --- ## 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### Does ViraPlayer include any channels or media content? No. ViraPlayer is strictly a media player software tool. We do not host, provide, sell, or distribute any channels, playlists, or media content. Users must supply their own legally obtained playlists or local video files. ### Which playlist and IPTV sources does ViraPlayer support? ViraPlayer natively supports **M3U and M3U8 playlists**, **Xtream** logins, **Stalker** portals, **XMLTV EPG** program guides, and local video folders (`MKV`, `MP4`, `TS`, `AVI`, `MOV`, `WEBM`). ### Is there a free trial? What is included in the free version? Yes. ViraPlayer offers a **3-day free trial** with every feature on all platforms, and no credit card is required. After the trial, the free version keeps **one playlist with live TV and local files, ad-free**. Movies and series, the TV guide, search, multiple playlists, and cloud sync are part of Premium. ### How many devices can I use with one Premium license? A single ViraPlayer Premium license can be used on up to **5 of your devices** across Windows, Android TV, Fire TV, Android, and iOS, and devices can be managed at any time from your account page. ### Who publishes ViraPlayer? ViraPlayer is published by **Wust Creative LLC** (30 N Gould St 46573, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States). Official website: `https://viraplayer.com` | Support: `support@viraplayer.com`.