Is MX Player free to download?

Yes, MX Player is free to download and use, but there are important details depending on how you plan to use it (as a video player vs. a streaming service) and which device you are using.

Here is the complete breakdown of the costs, versions, and features as of 2024–2025.

1. Free vs. Paid Versions (Android & iOS)

Most users download the standard free version, but a paid "Pro" version also exists.

Feature MX Player (Free) MX Player Pro (Paid)

Cost $0.00 (Free) ~$5.00 – $6.00 (One-time)

Primary Use Playing local video files & Streaming Playing local video files only

Ads Yes (Contains ads in the menu & pause screen) No (Ad-free experience)

Features Full feature set (Gesture controls, HW+ decoder, Subtitles) Same features, just no ads

Streaming Access to Amazon MX Player content (Movies/Shows) No streaming content tab (Strictly a local media player)

Recommendation: Start with the Free version. It is fully functional and supports almost every video format (MKV, MP4, AVI, etc.). If the ads in the file list annoy you, you can upgrade to Pro later.

2. Is it Free on PC (Windows/Mac)?

Be careful here. There is no official native MX Player app for Windows or Mac.

Official Method (Streaming): You can watch MX Player streaming content for free via your web browser at mxplayer.in (now integrated with Amazon miniTV content).

Official Method (App Player): To use the actual app on PC (to play your local video files), you must use an Android Emulator (like BlueStacks). This is free to set up.

⚠️ Warning: Do not download apps named "MX Player" directly from the Microsoft Store. These are often fake, third-party clones (e.g., "MX - Media Player" or "MX IPTV") and are not the official product from the developers.

3. Streaming Service (Amazon MX Player)

In late 2024, Amazon acquired MX Player's streaming assets. The service has been rebranded as Amazon MX Player (merging with Amazon miniTV).

Cost: 100% Free.

Model: It uses an Ad-Supported model. You can watch thousands of movies, web series, and shows for free, but you will see commercials during playback.

Subscription (MX Gold): In select regions (primarily India), there is a subscription called MX Gold (approx. ₹299/year). This removes most ads from the streaming content and grants early access to new releases.

4. Summary of Costs

Downloading the App: Free.

Watching Local Videos: Free (Ad-supported).

Watching Streaming Content: Free (Ad-supported).

Removing Ads (Local Player): One-time purchase of MX Player Pro.

Removing Ads (Streaming): Yearly subscription to MX Gold (where available).