# ViraPlayer > ViraPlayer is a fast, privacy-focused, cross-platform IPTV and local media player for Windows 10/11, Android TV, Fire TV, Android Mobile, and iOS/iPadOS/macOS. It supports M3U, M3U8, Xtream, Stalker, XMLTV EPG, and local video files (MKV, MP4, HEVC, AV1, Dolby TrueHD, ASS/PGS subtitles), with end-to-end encrypted cross-device sync and QR code TV pairing. Important Legal Note: ViraPlayer is strictly a standalone media player application. Wust Creative LLC does not provide, host, sell, or distribute any media content, channels, playlists, or subscriptions. Users must supply their own legally obtained media sources. ## Core Highlights - **Cross-Platform Experience:** Runs on **Windows Desktop, Android TV boxes, Fire TV, Android phones/tablets, and iOS/iPadOS/macOS** with the same clean interface and synced watch progress. - **Supported Sources & Protocols:** - **M3U & M3U8 (HLS) Playlists:** Fast background loading and instant search across large catalogs with 50,000+ titles. - **Xtream Support:** Native Xtream account login with Live TV, VOD Movies, Series catalogs, and EPG program guide support. - **Stalker Support:** Native MAC-based Stalker portal connectivity. - **EPG (XMLTV):** Live TV program guide timeline showing what is on now, remaining time, and upcoming broadcasts. - **Local Media Files:** Plays MKV, MP4, TS, M2TS, MOV, WEBM, AVI, and FLV containers with H.265 (HEVC), H.264, AV1, VP9, ProRes, Dolby TrueHD, E-AC3, FLAC, SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, and Blu-ray PGS subtitles. - **Smooth Hardware-Accelerated Playback:** - Uses each device's video hardware so playback starts quickly and stays smooth—from modest TV boxes to 4K/8K HDR desktop and Apple displays. - **Encrypted Cloud Sync & QR TV Pairing:** - **End-to-End Encrypted Sync:** Watch progress, resume positions, favorites, and playlists are encrypted on your device before syncing across up to 5 devices. - **Send to TV via QR Code:** Transfer M3U, Xtream, or Stalker playlists from a phone or computer browser directly to a TV by scanning a QR code and confirming a 6-digit verification code—no typing long URLs on a TV remote. - **Built for the TV Remote & Desk:** - Full D-Pad remote navigation on Android TV and Fire TV, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), playback speed control (`0.25x` to `4.0x` with natural voice pitch), live subtitle timing/font controls, and playback end-time clock readout. - **Pricing & Free Trial:** - **3-Day Free Trial:** Includes every feature on all platforms, with no credit card or account required. - **Free Tier & Premium:** After the 3-day trial, the free version keeps **one playlist with live TV and local files, ad-free**. Movies and series, the TV guide (EPG), search, multiple playlists, and cloud sync across up to 5 devices are part of Premium (1 Month, 12 Months, or Lifetime). ## Official Links - [Home](https://viraplayer.com/) - [Features](https://viraplayer.com/features) - [Supported Formats & Protocols](https://viraplayer.com/formats) - [Download ViraPlayer](https://viraplayer.com/download) - [Fire TV Setup Guide](https://viraplayer.com/firetv) - [Premium Plans](https://viraplayer.com/premium) - [Support & FAQ](https://viraplayer.com/support) - [Full Product Guide](https://viraplayer.com/llms-full.txt)