FLUTTER ECOSYSTEM

native_video_player

A Flutter widget to play videos on iOS and Android using a native implementation.

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Latest version
4.0.1
30-day downloads
9.8K
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89
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Package Overview

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Overview

A Flutter package that enables video playback on iOS, Android, and macOS using native platform implementations. It provides a reliable and performant way to integrate video content into Flutter apps by leveraging the native video players of each operating system. This ensures better compatibility with various video formats and hardware acceleration. The package is designed for developers seeking seamless video playback without relying on cross-platform abstractions.

Use cases
  • Playing local video files
  • Streaming videos from URLs
  • Integrating video in media-rich applications
  • Supporting fullscreen video playback
  • Building video player interfaces with native performance
Key features
  • Uses native video players on iOS and Android
  • Supports video streaming and local files
  • Hardware-accelerated playback
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, macOS)
  • Simple integration with Flutter widgets
Suitable for
  • Developers needing high-performance video playback
  • Apps requiring native video features
  • Media or education applications
  • Projects targeting multiple platforms with consistent video behavior
Considerations
  • Limited to iOS, Android, and macOS
  • No web support
  • Requires native platform setup for advanced features
  • Depends on platform-specific video format support
Supported platformsAndroidiOSmacOS

Install package

flutter pub add native_video_player

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