๐ŸŽฌ Arirang Player Help

A free player to watch and manage YouTube ยท Vimeo ยท MP4 ยท audio files all in one place.

๐ŸŒŸ Key Features

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Aโ†”B Loop
Repeat any segment infinitely. Perfect for language learning.
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Playback Speed
Adjust freely from 0.5ร— to 2ร—.
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Bulk Playlist / Channel Import
Paste a YouTube playlist or channel URL to import all videos at once.
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Favorites + Tags
Organize saved videos and find them quickly with tags.
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Cross-Device Auto Sync
After PIN login, your data syncs automatically between PC and mobile.
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Share Video Collections
Share your library publicly, privately, or via a one-click link.
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Audio File Playback
MP3 ยท M4A ยท WAV ยท FLAC and more. Album art is shown automatically.
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YouTube Search Filters
Narrow results by video length and upload date.
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Play All ยท Selected ยท Shuffle
Play checked videos only, or in random order.
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Install as App (PWA)
Add to your home screen and launch like a native app.

๐Ÿš€ Quick Start

  1. 1
    Search or paste a URL
    Type a search term, YouTube/Vimeo URL, MP4 URL, or playlist URL into the top input bar and tap ๐Ÿ”. Use the ๐Ÿ“ button to open a local video or audio file directly.
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    Set an Aโ†”B loop
    Click From here at the start point and To here at the end point, then enable the Aโ†”B Loop checkbox.
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    Save to Favorites
    Tap the โ˜† button above the player to add to Favorites. Use the โ‹ฎ menu to edit tags or rename the title.
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    Share or sync
    Go to โ‰ก โ†’ Export โ†’ ๐ŸŒ Share to publish your collection. PIN login activates automatic cross-device sync.

๐Ÿ“– Feature Guide

โ–ถ ๐Ÿ“‹ Bulk Playlist / Channel Import

Paste a YouTube playlist or channel URL into the input bar to load all videos at once in a popup. Select only the ones you want and add them to Favorites, Recent, or play immediately.

Recognized URL formats

  • Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxxx
  • Channel: youtube.com/@channelname, youtube.com/channel/UCxxxx
  • Auto-generated mixes (list=RDโ€ฆ): Cannot be imported due to API restrictions.

What you can do in the popup: Select all / deselect all, pick individual items, add to Recent, add to Favorites, or play all immediately.

๐Ÿ’ก When a playlist or channel URL is pasted, a hint appears below the input bar: "๐Ÿ“ƒ This is a playlist. Press ๐Ÿ” to import all videos."
โ–ถ โ˜๏ธ Cross-Device Auto Sync after Login

Log in with a nickname + PIN (4 digits) and your Favorites, Recent, tags, Aโ†”B loops, and resume positions are automatically saved to the server.

When sync happens

  • Immediately after login: server data is downloaded and merged
  • 8 seconds after any data change: auto-upload (skipped if nothing changed)
  • Just before closing the tab: one final auto-upload

Smart conflict-free merge: Edits on two devices simultaneously are resolved by keeping the most recent change; tags are merged as a union.

Sync controls: Check current status and last sync time in the hamburger menu. Use the "Sync now" button for manual sync, or toggle "Off/On" to exclude this device.

โš ๏ธ Local files opened via ๐Ÿ“ are not synced across devices.
โ–ถ ๐Ÿ” Aโ†”B Loop & Bookmark Segments

Setting a loop: While playing, click From here at the start and To here at the end, then enable the Aโ†”B Loop checkbox. You can also type times directly (e.g. 1:23) and fine-tune in 0.2 s steps with the โ–ฒโ–ผ buttons.

Saving a segment (bookmark): After setting Aโ†”B, click โž• Save current Aโ†”B to store it with a note. Click โ–ถ on a saved segment to jump there instantly. Segment data is included when you share.

โ–ถ ๐ŸŒ Share & Import Video Collections

Go to โ‰ก โ†’ Export to save or share your collection in three ways.

  • ๐ŸŒ Share (Upload): Upload your library to the server. Choose public (anyone can download) or private (password-protected). Login required.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Create Share Link: Generate a link that automatically merges your collection into the recipient's library on click. Tags and Aโ†”B segments are included.
  • ๐Ÿ’พ Backup: Download as a JSON file instantly. No login needed.

Import: โ‰ก โ†’ Import โ†’ download from the public library, or load a saved JSON file.

๐Ÿ’ก Free users: up to 5 uploads ยท 30-day expiry. Premium: unlimited ยท no expiry. Apply via โ‰ก โ†’ Premium Application inside the app.
โ–ถ ๐Ÿ” Search & Supported Platforms

Typing a search term first checks your own library; if nothing is found, it searches YouTube. Up to 50 results are shown initially โ€” tap ๐Ÿ“ฅ Load more for additional results (free: 2 times / premium: unlimited). The ๐Ÿ”ง Filter button lets you combine video length (under 4 min / 4โ€“20 min / over 20 min) with upload date.

Full feature support (Aโ†”B ยท speed ยท bookmarks): YouTube, Vimeo, direct MP4/WebM/M3U8 URLs, audio files (MP3 ยท M4A ยท WAV ยท FLAC etc.), local files (๐Ÿ“)

Embed playback only: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Kakao TV, Naver TV

โ–ถ โ–ถ Play All ยท Selected ยท Shuffle ยท Prev/Next

In Favorites or Recent, tap โ–ถ Play All to play every video in order, or check specific items then tap โ–ถ Play Selected. Enable Shuffle for random order. During playback, โฎ Prev / Next โญ buttons appear at the top-left of the player so you can jump freely within the queue. Your current position (e.g. 3 / 12) is always shown.

โš ๏ธ Auto-advance stops when the screen turns off on mobile: Mobile browsers block new video loads in the background. A single video will continue playing with the screen off, but continuous multi-video playback requires the screen to stay on.
โ–ถ ๐Ÿ“ฒ Install as App (PWA) & More

How to install: Android (Chrome) โ€” tap the ๐Ÿ“ฒ Install App banner at the top. iPhone (Safari) โ€” tap the Share button โ†’ Add to Home Screen.

Mobile fullscreen: Tap the โ›ถ button at the top-left of the player for landscape fullscreen. On iOS Safari, use the fullscreen button inside the player instead.

Lock screen controls: Control playback and skip tracks from the lock screen or notification shade (device support may vary).

In-app browsers: Opening from KakaoTalk and similar apps will automatically redirect to Chrome or Safari.

๐ŸŽ“ Instructors ยท Academies ยท EdTech โœ… $0 Hosting Cost

Run a membership course platform
with zero video hosting costs

YouTube's unlimited infrastructure + Arirang Player's learning tools โ€” no server knowledge needed. Start today, for free.

With Arirang Player you can use YouTube as your video server โ€” paying nothing for hosting โ€” while delivering smooth, high-quality streams to your students.

Unlike platforms that simply show a video, Arirang gives your students Aโ†”B loop ยท speed control ยท bookmarks and other study-optimised tools built in. You can bundle exactly the videos each class needs and distribute them via separate password-protected links per course or cohort.
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YouTube Infrastructure
Unlimited uploads ยท Global CDN
Zero server management
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Learning-Optimised Tools
Loop ยท Speed ยท Bookmarks
Resume playback
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Per-Cohort Password Links
Different links per course,
class, or access level

How it works

1 Upload to YouTube
as Unlisted
2 Organise by
class or course
3 Upload privately &
set a password
4 Send students
link + password
โœ“ Students click once โ€”
course starts instantly

Compared to traditional LMS

๐Ÿ˜“ Traditional LMS / Self-hosted

  • โŒ Server setup costs
  • โŒ Video storage fees
  • โŒ CDN & bandwidth costs
  • โŒ Ongoing maintenance
  • โŒ Learning tools need custom dev

โœ… YouTube + Arirang Player

  • โœ… Hosting cost: $0
  • โœ… Video storage: unlimited
  • โœ… Global CDN: free
  • โœ… Management: simple
  • โœ… Loop ยท speed tools: built in

Start for free today

When your content grows, apply for Premium inside the app for unlimited hosting.

๐ŸŽฌ Get started โ†’

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Which URLs are supported?

YouTube, Vimeo (including private videos), TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Kakao TV, Naver TV embeds, and direct video file URLs (.mp4 / .webm / .m3u8 etc.). Audio files (.mp3 / .m4a / .wav / .flac etc.) can be opened with the ๐Ÿ“ button.

What is the difference between Sync and "Share (Upload)"?

Sync keeps your personal data consistent across your own devices. "Share (Upload)" publishes a collection so others can download it or so you can access it from any device.

How do I apply for Premium?

Tap โ‰ก โ†’ Premium Application to open the in-app form. After the admin reviews your submission, you will be notified of the result. Premium benefits include unlimited uploads, no expiry, anti-redistribution protection, and unlimited YouTube search results.

My local file disappeared after a page refresh

Files opened with ๐Ÿ“ are saved in the device's IndexedDB and can be replayed by clicking them again. If the browser cache is cleared or storage runs low the file may be removed โ€” in that case, use ๐Ÿ“ to select it again. Local files are not synced across devices.

I forgot the password for a private upload

As the uploader you can download it without a password while logged in. If you need to share it again, go to Export โ†’ โ˜๏ธ My Uploads & Links, delete the item, and re-upload with a new password.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free. Free accounts are limited to 5 uploads, a 30-day expiry, and 2 extra YouTube result loads. These limits are removed with Premium.

How can instructors or academies use this?

Upload lectures to YouTube as Unlisted, add them to your Favorites library, then share via a private password-protected link. Only students who receive the link and password can access the content โ€” a complete private course environment at zero cost. Apply for Premium when you need unlimited uploads.

โŒจ๏ธ Keyboard Shortcuts

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