A media player you can keep using for free

Turn scattered videos into
a library that feels like yours.

Bring videos and music from your device, cloud, and home NAS into one shelf with covers, descriptions, and tags. Core playback and organization features are free.

Start without an account · No playback limits · Remove ads anytime with one purchase

KuroPlayer ● FREE

Make your media feel like a collection

Device, cloud, and NAS in one library
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FREE

Try everything that matters for free

No paywall between you and playback, organization, or search.

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ORGANIZE

Find it fast with covers and tags

Turn a list of filenames into a shelf worth revisiting.

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PLAY

Play directly across every location

One familiar experience for device, cloud, and NAS.

Personal Library & Curation

Set custom covers, text & tags.
Build the shelf you always wanted.

Transform scattered video and audio files into a stunning personal bookshelf, just like your own private cinema or bookstore. Easily swap cover art, write synopses and review notes, and organize with custom hashtags.

✓Works can be viewed as shelves or lists. Auto-fetch metadata from AniList/Wikipedia or customize images and synopses by hand.

KuroPlayer bookshelf view and custom metadata editing interface

Core Features

Comprehensive features for media curation and playback.

Wherever your files live, our high-speed SQLite index, flexible curation tools, and powerful playback engine bring you the ultimate personal collection experience.

Smart Shelves

Bookshelf view and auto-grouping

Intelligently groups multi-episode series based on episode numbering (Episode 01, EP01) and shared titles, while keeping standalone films distinct.

Read-Through Cache

Stream on demand without waiting

Start watching cloud or SMB videos immediately without downloading whole files. Read ranges are cached locally for smooth offline replay.

Cover & Artwork

Custom cover artwork

Set any folder image or screenshot as your cover with a single tap. Supports automatic artwork fetching from AniList, Wikipedia, and TMDb with easy long-press refresh.

Tags & Genre

Organize by tags and genre

Create custom hashtags like #FamilyMemories, #Trip2026, or #Anime along with multi-axis ratings. Filter and find what you want instantly.

Instant Search

Zero-latency FTS5 search

An integrated search bar powered by on-device SQLite FTS5 index. Instantly finds titles, synopses, tags, and artists with zero network waiting time.

Car Mode

Car icon for drive mode

Tap the car icon for a distraction-free interface with oversized buttons, designed to minimize touch errors while driving or using a car mount.

High Performance Player

Watch and listen your way.
Uncompromising playback power.

Switch audio/subtitle tracks on the fly, load external subtitles (SRT/WebVTT), adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x, change aspect ratios, and pinch-to-zoom or rotate — all without pausing playback.

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Background audio & PiP

Seamless background audio playback when the screen is turned off, plus Picture-in-Picture multitasking on supported devices.

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Audio, subtitles & external files

Effortlessly switch between audio tracks and multi-language subtitles, adjust font sizes and positions, or load external subtitle files.

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Broad format compatibility

Comprehensive support for H.264/HEVC, MP4/MKV/WebM, and MP3/FLAC/AAC/WAV/ALAC with prioritized hardware acceleration for efficient playback.

Pricing

Start free.
If you love it, remove only the ads.

Playback and library organization are free in KuroPlayer. If it becomes part of your routine, remove ads with one purchase. Monthly plans are optional extras for encrypted backup and family sync.

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FreeThe app (Free)
  • Play video from device, cloud, and SMB/NAS
  • Organize with shelves, covers, descriptions, and tags
  • Use subtitles, PiP, speed controls, and more
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A calmer player, without ads

One purchase when it earns a place in your day.

¥800one-time
  • Remove all in-app advertising
  • No monthly fee and no features held back

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Add sync only when you need it

Encrypted cloud storage is an optional extra.

Encrypted cloud 2GB¥200/moFor a personal library
Encrypted cloud 3GB¥300/moFor family sharing and more artwork

Subscribing does not unlock exclusive codecs or playback features. It is purely for secure cloud storage and cross-device sync.

Zero-Knowledge Cloud Backup

Encrypted on your device.
Complete backup and zero leakage.

With a cloud subscription, your library configurations, custom covers, synopses, and playback progress are safely backed up to the cloud. Restore everything seamlessly with your passkey if you switch or lose a device. All data is end-to-end encrypted before transmission, ensuring no server admin or third party can ever see your content.

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Encrypted on your device

Library shelf arrangements, custom covers, descriptions, tags, and history are encrypted locally before being transmitted.

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Zero-knowledge server storage

The server only stores unreadable encrypted ciphertext. No staff member or outside entity can preview, search, or inspect your data.

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Secure restore via passkey

When moving to a new phone or recovering from loss, easily and securely decrypt and restore your library using your biometric passkey.

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Absolute privacy guaranteed

By design, private home videos and curated library settings can never be leaked or exposed to the public.

Zero-knowledge encryption: Encryption keys exist only on your personal devices. Server admins cannot decrypt or inspect your data.

Family & Memory Album

Share with family via cloud sync.
Create a timeless memory album.

Share an account across family members with cloud sync to build a private home video archive for family trips, birthdays, and milestones. Cherish and watch your moments together in a secure, end-to-end encrypted space without uploading to public social media.

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Trips and memories on one shelf

Organize home videos with date tags, location markers, and diary-like episode descriptions for a digital family treasure you can look back on anytime.

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Seamless multi-device viewing

Access the same memory library from your living room tablet, smartphones, or computers with smooth, high-quality playback from where you left off.

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Guaranteed private family space

Private family videos are protected with strong E2EE encryption. Never worry about third-party AI analysis or accidental public sharing.

Release Status

Currently in development & verification.

We are actively testing bookshelf libraries, SQLite FTS5 indexing, device file selection, native video playback, and encrypted cloud synchronization on iOS and Android devices. App Store and Google Play availability will be announced here.

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