Demonstration of how the 'Color Eyes' app works. Available in Google Play. You can now watch 360-degree videos directly on your mobile web browser without having to download an app. Compatible with recent WebGL-enabled Android devices.

Here we share a list of top VR video player for you to enjoy VR videos on your Mac/PC, Android/iOS phones and tablets.

The Oculus VR, Samsung Gear VR, Google Cardboard and other video headsets are everywhere and 360 VR movies/videos are springing up, leading to questions on what are the best VR video players for Android/iPhone that can play VR videos 360 degree or 3D SBS. As some popular video players like VLC do not have VR media support, users need to seek for other free vr players. Here this best 360 vr players list covers the top virtual reality players for PC/Mac, and best 360 degree VR player Android/iPhone users can rely on. Before getting a good app for playing VR videos, you will need to get a computer or mobile device, a VR headset and the virtual reality video in hand.

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Part 1: List of Best VR 360/3D SBS Video Players for PC & Mac

1. 5KPlayer

Platform: Windows, Mac

5KPlayer is a 100% free VR video player that can play 360 virtual reality movies, 3D Blu Ray videos, 4K/8K/1080p/720p HD videos on Windows and Mac smoothly! Unlike other media player freeware that bundles adware or malware. It is free of virus, plugins or malware!

2. Total Cinema 360 Player

Platform: Windows, Mac

The Total Cinema 360 player is a professional and free 360 VR video player that works seamlessly on PC/Mac to experience the optimized live-action 360° videos with VR headsets like Oculus Rift. Total Cinema 360 player supports 4K 360 VR videos, delivering immersive feelings for viewers together with the Rift. Plus, this free vr player provides VR 360 contents constantly. In addition to the desktop version, Total Cinema 360 also has 360 virtual reality video player Android/iPhone/Web versions.

3. Kolor Eyes

Platform: Windows, Mac

Kolor Eyes is among the best VR 360 video players free that can play VR videos on Windows, Mac, HTML5, iOS and Android. The desktop vr 360 video player supports 360-degree videos with resolutions of up to 8K and works well with DK 1 and DK 2. It features functions to turn at 360 degrees, zoom in/out, apply visual effects etc. For anyone who is interested in virtual reality, Kolor Eyes will be a good 4K VR video player, 100% free, with which you can watch virtual reality contents on 2D screen with Oculus. It's also a free vr 360 player for Android/iOS.
Also see: 4K Video Players, 360 Video Players, Best 360 Video Recorders

4. VR Player

Platform: Windows

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VR Player is a free vr player for vr headset like Oculus Rift. It supports 2D/3D VR videos in mono, over-under and SBS format and is able to read local files, online streams (YouTube incl.), disc and more media. This player for 360 vr videos works well with Oculus DK 1, but is not recommended for DK 2. Besides, the free 3D VR movie player runs on Windows only with no Mac support, but there is 360 VR player Android & iOS version, through which you can watch VR video freely.

5. Skybox VR Player

Platform: Windows and Mac

Skybox VR Player is an intuitive player dedicated to virtual reality, categorized in All Files, VR Videos, Airscreen and Favorite. It can play nearly all video formats, ranging from MKV, MP4, AVI, VOB, RMVB, FLV, to 2D, 3D-Side by Side, 3D-TopBottom, 360-degrees video and even 4K UHD clips. Compatible with almost all VR devices, Skybox VR player lets you stream VR videos from your PC right to your Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Stream VR, Gear VR, Daydream, Cardbard or anything other VR headsets.

6. Open VR Video Player

Platform: Windows

Open VR video player is a free video player specifically designed for Oculus Rift. It supports videos in 2D, 3D, 360 degrees. The video player also works with Xbox 360 controller, Oculus Remote or mouse and keyboard. But users feedback the VR video file player is totally a cancer and doesn't work with the current Oculus Rift.

7. Whirligig

Platform: Windows, Mac

Whirligig is a 360 virtual reality player for Mac and Windows. Compared with other free vr players, it can play a wide range of projection types like fisheye, panoramic, flatscreen in both mono and stereo, and supports all common video formats with the appropriate codecs installed, including AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, 360-degree etc. Users can easily play VR videos/films as it works with Vive/OSVR, Oculus Rift, and even desktop monitor if you have no VR headset. It's a good 360 VR player that will play stereo videos in over-and-under or side-by-side formats, 3D movies, 360 vr etc easily.

8. Virtual Desktop

Platform: Windows (8.x/10)

Virtual Desktop is among the best 360 VR video players for Windows desktop VR-capable. With a VR headset, Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, you can stream online videos (including Netflix and YouTube), play virtual reality video games and watch movies/videos in virtual reality, including side-by-side content (like 3D photos and videos) as well as spherical video in both 180 or 360 degrees, and optionally in 3D. A good 3d/360 virtual reality video player for Windows users, but there is no 360 VR player app android/iOS version available.
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9. LiveViewRift

Platform: Windows, Mac

LiveViewRift is on the top of the list of best free VR 360 video players for VR 2D/3D videos that is compatible with Windows and Mac (Mac OS X 10.9 and Windows 7/8) and the most popular virtual reality player for Oculus DK 2. LiveViewRift is well received for a good reason. This free vr player allows users to watch different kinds of media with Oculus Rift, including movies/videos in VR 360, 3D SBS format. It's flexible and stable, with strong performance and solid tracking. But it has no vr 360 video player for Android & iOS either.

Kolor Eyes Android Studio

360 VR Player for Android devices:

1. Android YouTube app

YouTube added virtual reality video to Android app last year. This 360 VR video player for Android allows users with Google Cardboard-compatible Android smartphones to play 360-degree videos in SBS, and 2D VR 360 videos. However, only monoscopic videos are currently among those supported for VR viewing.

Stockholm gigapixel. 76 bilder. Skapad med autopano Giga.

Kolor; the standard for high quality panoramas

1. Because Kolor is the world reference for panoramic imaging solutions.
Kolor was created in 2004, and within a few years became the world reference for image stitching and virtual tour solutions. Its technological progress and its community involvement make it the natural choice for people wishing to enter the field of panoramic photography, virtual tour creation, or any other application that requires image stitching or 3D visualization technologies. With multiple recognition (Young Innovating Enterprise, Cera 2, Alysé, SFR Photo Innovation Award), the Kolor company enjoys technological partnerships with the global information technology market leaders, including Intel and nVidia

2. Because you need a robust, reliable and accessible solution.
Because innovation and quality are among the Kolor corporate values, our team is committed to the constant improvement of all the solutions that the company offers, in respect of both hardware and software. And because we want the largest possible number of end-users to be able to benefit from our technology, we ensure that they are accessible from the point of view of both usability and price.

3. Because you expect to receive a quality product and impeccable service.
Kolors team and EPS as partner are very alert to your expectations in terms of quality enhancement of our solutions. The most obvious example is, certainly, the fact that we take into account the ideas that are suggested in our forums and at our annual users’ meetings. This means that, in addition to all the internal research and development that we undertake, we do not hesitate to add features suggested by our customers, so that we can reach a final technological product that is easy to work with and that answers your needs. And because you need assistance, we place at your disposal numerous documentary and video resources, as well as a technical service to help you if you run into problems.

4. Because you can rely on the expertise of an international community of users.
Kolor is also one of the largest global user communities for products related to panoramic photography. You will find technical support and discussion forums, a panoramic image gallery, a calendar of events related to panoramic photography… Sign up for free membership of the forums, and you can join in the discussions and information sharing.

Which solution to choose?

Kolor offers solutions for image stitching, the creation of virtual tours and the creation and publishing of 360-degree videos. The following products are developed or co-developed by Kolor. You’ll also find on the Kolor Store products of other brands tested and selected by our team.

IMAGE-STICHING SOFTWARE

Autopano Pro
The reference software in image stitching, many times praised by the specialized press. PRICE: €99.

Autopano Giga
The image stitching software of those who wish to go further. PRICE: €199.

Kolor Eyes Androids

VIRTUAL TOUR SOFTWARE

Panotour
The virtual tour creation software for all. PRICE: €99.

Panotour Pro
The professional virtual tour creation software. PRICE: €399.

360° video creation: discover the world’s first complete 360° video solution.
Live an immersive experience: launch the video, hold the left click of the mouse and navigate at 360 degrees.

Create your own 360-degree videos
With Kolor 360-degree video solutions, it’s easy to record, process and publish 360-degree videos.
1. Record multiple video streams
Kolor selected the best equipment to record 360-degree videos with ease. They are based on GoPro fisheye cameras and let you capture the whole 360×180° video scene.
2. Stitch the videos together
Use Kolor Autopano Video software to stitch the video streams together and export a single video up to 360×180°. Autopano Pro or Autopano Giga are required to take full advantage of Autopano Video.
3. Publish & share your 360-degree videos
With Kolor Eyes video player, it’s free to share your 360-degree videos and let everyone interact with them. Kolor Eyes lets you display your 360° videos and interact with them: change the projection on the fly, zoom in and out within the video, turn at 360 degrees and apply visual effects. It is available on several platforms and even as a hosting service.
or — Ask US to create your app
WE can either create a simple iOS app or a very customized app to display your 360 videos.
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360° VIDEO CREATION & PUBLISHING SOFTWARE
Autopano Video
Video stitching with the power of Autopano. From PRICE: €299.

Kolor Eyes for iOS — Free!
View and interact with 360° videos on iPhone and iPad. Free.

Kolor Eyes for Android — Free! (currently in beta stage)
View and interact with 360° videos on Android mobiles and tablets. Free.

Kolor Eyes Desktop — Free!
View and interact with 360° videos on iPad. Free.

Kolor Eyes SDK for iOS
Integrate a 360° video player in your iPad apps.

Kolor Eyes Hosting (currently in beta stage)
Host, play and share your 360-degree videos with the entire world.

IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE

Neutralhazer
Remove the haze from your landscape photos direclty in Photoshop. €39.

XnView — Free for private use!
The masterpiece of the image treatment: open, modify and convert dozens of images in an extremely easy way. Free for a private use; otherwise €26 and volume prices available.

Kolor Panogear motorized head. PRICE: €650
Kolor Panogear with Panoshoot moduleThis project, inspired by the community, is under construction since a few years now. It is concretized today with the creation of the first complete and professional solution which allows to achieve automatic shooting sessions of tens, hundreds, thousands pictures simply and easily, in order to create high resolution panoramic pictures up to several gigapixels.

Stable and robust
Thanks to its sharp one-piece design and powerful engine, Panogear is able to support up to 4 kg of load (9.7 lbs). Its threaded base of 3/8″ ensures maximum stability in all situations. For most difficult conditions, setting the time period of stabilization will prevent any possible vibration. Your panoramic views will benefit from an incomparable sharpness.

Remote control
Control Panogear remotely with the help of the Panoshoot module. Practical, the remote control prevents you from disturbing your shootings whenever you want to change a setting. It also offers you new perspectives, such as to make shootings on a telescopic mast.

Ready to shoot
Install your DSLR on the Panogear, connect them together using the incuded trigger cable and start your shooting within couple of minutes. With the simple and intuitive interface of Panoshoot, you are able to start with a few clicks.

Stitching quality
Behind the apparent simplicity of Panogear hides an innovation that ensures the stitching quality of your panoramic images. Accurate to the quarter degree, Panogear can also automatically save the files describing your shots (XML file).

Accurate
Based on an astronomical mount, the Panogear is precise and allows to shoot gigapixel panoramas thanks to a 0,25 degrees reading precision.

Compatibility
The Panogear is compatible with almost all DSLRs. Please check our compatibility chart: List of compatible cameras . Canon 5D MKIII is not compatible in terms of body size, you won’t be able to set the nodal point.

Kolor Panogear – Motorized panoramic head + Panoshoot Module
Paketet kostar €650 och ingår följande:
1. The Panogear; a robust panoramic head used to create high-resolution panoramas (gigapixel) of professional quality. (€228)
2. Wifi module. Panoshoot is the universally compatible Wi-Fi remote control solution for Kolor’s Panogear. Universally compatible so you can operate your Panogear from your Android smartphone, Android tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Kindle, PC or laptop. (€223)
3. Panogear battery connecter. The battery connecter allows you to connect your batteries to the Panogear head. (€37)
4. Trigger cable package (€38)
Assortment of 7 trigger cables which allow to connect most of the cameras on the market to the Panogear head (allow to pilot the camera remotely).
5. Simple bracket (€56)
Robust and easy-to-use, the simple bracket can be used directly on the Panogear head or connected to the provided L-bracket.
6. Battery charger. (€7)
The battery charger allows you to recharge the batteries of the Panogear head. Comes with its power cord and car plug.
7. Batteries. (€28)
The two Li-Ion batteries of the kit allow you to have greater autonomy for your Panogear head. The batteries enable to shoot during nearly 11 hours without recharging.