RealPlayer is a well-known multimedia player for Windows computers, even though it also has a version for Android devices. This program stands out above all for its design, one of the simplest in the segment, and the massive variety of functions it offers users. If you want to play any video, audio, or images, we recommend you learn more about it.

For example, one function that differentiates this software from other similar ones is the possibility of downloading online videos. Just as you read it, thanks to the RealDownloader tool, it is possible to search for our favorite music, watch videos online or store them on our computer and play them at any time we want, even without a connection.

Management is another of the strong points this software can offer, considering that it allows you to manage all the audio, video, or image files you have at your fingertips from a single, comprehensive platform. Thus, even if you download more and more content as time goes by, you can organize them without any problems, taking advantage of some data such as date, location, and many others.

If you want, you can also take advantage of its Live Albums section, thanks to which you can show all your family and friends the latest videos and photos you have taken without having to publish them on any of your social networks. From this function, it is possible to notify the people you want when you have added new content without anyone outside your circle of trust knowing about it.

You should know that thanks to RealPlayer, it is possible to hide each of your videos in a completely secure way as long as they are stored in the application's catalog. The system is simple since you only have to determine a security PIN for the videos. If someone accesses the contents of your computer, they will not be able to see those videos unless they set that PIN.

At the same time, this program complements RealCloud, which has been developed to offer alternative online storage. Subscribe to the Unlimited account service of this application. You can send all your audio, images, and videos to a folder in the cloud to access them from any device connected to the Internet just by entering your profile data.

On the other hand, RealPlayer also allows you to send all your photos and videos to your TV. It is fully compatible with Chromecast, Roku, and Xbox One platforms. You will be able, in this way, to transmit all your videos to the big screen. Of course, you should know that in the program's free version, we can only send content in SD quality. You must pay for a Premium account if you want HD definition.

More exciting features of this software? Yes, of course. For example, it offers a function that allows you to automatically convert the format of the videos so that they can be played later on smartphones with the best quality but without becoming too heavy. This tool has a specific section allowing you to transform video files into the most convenient format.

Something similar happens when we only want to enjoy a part of the complete video we have stored. Luckily, this program also has a function to trim parts of video files, discarding what is not worth it. You can even select the sound of a video to delete it and leave it completely silent in case you want to add a new soundtrack.

You won't miss the chance if you want to record a CD automatically from this application. The truth is that it has a built-in CD recording system, which allows you to create this type of file to record in a CD from an audio playlist you have previously generated. This tool even produces a crossfade so that the transitions between the different songs are smooth and harmonious.

And how much do the paid versions of RealPlayer cost? Although, as we said, the free version of this program is complete and will allow you to access all the functions we detailed above beyond some particular clarification, you should know that two paid versions add certain features. They cost $39.99 and $49.99, respectively, and the only difference between them is the online storage capacity, which in the more expensive one is 25 GB, while in the cheaper one, it is minimal, only 1 GB.

In general terms, we can say that RealPlayer is not just an old-fashioned audiovisual playback program but adds many features and functions that we reviewed above. Its free version is complete and more than enough for most users. In our tests, it has proved to be very stable and efficient, so there are no negative aspects to highlight.

However, as the last tip, if you think you do not need so many features and will probably get by with a more basic player, we recommend you look for an alternative. This is because RealPlayer is a bit heavy and consumes too many resources, which does not make sense to allocate to a program that will be used 100%.