Play Online Videos

Air Explorer, the multicloud manager

Stream Videos Directly from the Cloud

Watch video files stored in Google Drive, OneDrive, Mega, MediaFire, Box, SharePoint and 50+ other services without downloading them first. Air Explorer streams the file in the background and opens it instantly in VLC or your preferred media player, saving disk space and skipping long downloads.

Stream Videos Directly from the Cloud

VLC Integration

Right-click any video and open it directly in VLC, taking advantage of its wide format and codec support for smooth playback.

Any Media Player

Prefer a different player? Point Air Explorer to the media app of your choice and it will stream the file straight into it.

Works Across All Your Clouds

Bypass the playback limits and codec restrictions of each provider's own web viewer with one consistent way to watch videos from any connected cloud.

Air Explorer streams the video in real time as it downloads in the background, so playback can start right away instead of waiting for the whole file to finish. This works with advanced audio, multiple language tracks, subtitles and high resolutions including 4K, depending on what the player and the file support.

This feature is part of the free version of Air Explorer, so you can preview and watch your cloud videos before deciding whether you need the Pro version for other advanced functions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Playing Online Videos

Can I watch Google Drive videos without downloading them?

Yes. Right-click the video file in Air Explorer and choose Play; it streams straight into VLC or your default player without saving a full copy to your PC.

Does Air Explorer support 4K video playback?

Streaming quality depends on your media player and the source file. VLC handles 4K and most modern codecs without issues.

Can I load subtitles for online videos?

Yes. If your media player supports external subtitles, you can load them the same way as with any local video file.

Does streaming work with Mega?

Yes. Mega is one of the 50+ cloud services supported for direct video streaming.

Which video formats are supported?

Any format your chosen media player can decode. VLC covers the vast majority of common video codecs and containers.

Can I use VLC to play cloud videos?

Yes. VLC is the recommended default player and integrates directly with the Play option.

Do I need the Pro version to play online videos?

No, this feature is available in the free version of Air Explorer.

Does playing a video use hard drive space?

The file streams in the background as it plays, so you don’t need to keep a full local copy once playback ends.

What if my cloud provider doesn’t support playing videos natively?

Air Explorer adds this capability on top of any connected service, so you can stream video even where the provider’s own web interface has no player.