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VRTube on Windows Pc

Developed By: Idea Matters

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 43 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 2.3 MB
Release Date August 17, 17
Category Video Players & Editors Apps

What's New:
1.0 release [see more]

Description from Developer:
Version 1.0 is now in public beta! Please use the following link to opt-in if interested https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.ideamats.vrtubefull

With VRTube you can enjoy 3D... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download VRTube and install on Windows PC. VRTube is free Video Players & Editors app, developed by Idea Matters. Latest version of VRTube is 1.0, was released on 2017-08-17 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of VRTube is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 43 users, 7 users had rated it 5*, 16 users had rated it 1*.

How to install VRTube on Windows?

Instruction on how to install VRTube on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install VRTube on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install VRTube using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "VRTube" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install VRTube on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "VRTube" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download VRTube 1.0 on Windows PC – 2.3 MB

Version 1.0 is now in public beta! Please use the following link to opt-in if interested https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.ideamats.vrtubefull

With VRTube you can enjoy 3D and 2D videos (both online and local) in a virtual reality world. It utilises Google Cardboard SDK to provide you the easiest VR experience and features a touch-free UI optimised for viewing when wearing the Cardboard goggle.

Key features of VRTube include
* Able to open Youtube links so you don't need to type in the video id
* Allow changing video mode (3D / 2D, swap left / right, letterbox / fullscreen)
* Able to open local video files and LAN file sharing videos (with ES File Explorer)
* Organise playlists
* Read playlists from your Youtube account.
* Interactive UI for changing settings while watching video

Quick guide
* Browse and play local videos
With your favourite browser, either system Gallery app or any file explorer app, select a video, choose using VRTube to open, then you can choose either to add video to a playlist or play it right away.
* Browse and play Youtube videos
Use the search app, type in your keyword and add yt3d or 3D, SBS if you are looking for 3D videos. Tap on the search result and choose VRTube to play or add to a playlist.
You can also create your playlist on youtube, then open VRTube, from the playlists screen connect your Youtube account and your playlist will appear there.
* Basic operations
Cardboard magnet trigger or buttons on your headsets can be used as input device to "click" while watching videos in Google Cardboard.
+ A single click pauses video and display the menu, navigate the menu through your head tracking and click again to activate menu item. The menu allows you to change video modes, zoom level, seeking, changing volume and navigate to next / previous video in the playlist.
+ A double click centers the screen
+ Volume keys on your headsets will trigger a quick setting menu that allow you to make change to volume, seeking and zoom level. Switch these modes by "clicking" and change value by using the volume + and - keys.
1.0 release