40 applications that allow comfortable use Android on the desktop

If you decide use Android on your home computer, you'll need a lot of applications that allow to replace used in Windows programs. This also applies to work with files, and edit office documents, and even just surfing the web. Useful tools for all of this abound.

Work with office documents

Doing this on a smartphone is not very convenient, but in the case of Android desktop and full mechanical keyboard is much easier.

1. microsoft Word

Official mobile Word, Adapted to the screens of different sizes. It offers a basic set of tools for formatting text, convert to PDF, and ample opportunities to collaborate on documents.

2. microsoft Excel

A convenient way to edit a table with all the standard templates, diagrams, mathematical formulas, and even the ability to create handwritten notes.

3. polaris Office

Universal office suite that is compatible with Word files, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF. It offers all the necessary tools, convenient search and content sharing to work together.

4. WPS Office

Another office suite that allows you to work with text, spreadsheets, and presentations. The application provides encryption support convert almost any document in PDF format and can store paper media through a smartphone camera.

5. AndrOpen Office

Ported version of OpenOffice, which includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing tool and equation editor. The program is more familiar to the user's PC interface.

Image processing

modern mobile photo editors can almost everything: from simple framing and finishing with the use of styles and masks.

6. Adobe Photoshop Express

Simplified Photoshop for mobile devices. He sharpened by a fast photo editing and creation collages. There are filters that traditional adjustment, and loved all the options automatically adjust the image.

7. PicsArt

One of the most popular photo editors, that combines a variety of tools and features. Users can brushes, masks, stickers, frames, Emoji, filters and more.

8. Snapseed

Editor from Google, allowing to work with simple JPG-images and snapshots in RAW format. Among the tools has everything you need, including even brush for spot correction.

9. Pixlr

This editor, in addition to the standard features, will offer high-quality auto-tuning, the ability to overlay multiple images and styling images under pencil drawing or sketch of paint.

10. VSCO

Best Mobile filters to transform even a fairly boring and not very nice shots. Standard features cropping, change of perspective and color settings in the application is also available.

Working with Files

Transfer the file to the USB drive, unzip the file, change the extension of the document - to all this, there are many user-friendly tools.

11. ES Explorer

One of the best file managers on Android. With it you can easily move and copy any files and folders, work with archives ZIP and RAR, administer the application and not only. Features and functions very much.

12. Total Commander

Mobile version of the well-known file manager, where you can work in two operating areas. This option is especially relevant for devices with large screens.

13. Files Go

A simpler and more intuitive attachment to move, copy, delete and search for files. It supports encryption, and can quickly clear the cache and remove excess debris from the device memory.

14. File Commander

A handy file manager with support for FTP and basic cloud services to store data. Right within the application, you can convert the files and transfer them instantly in any way possible, including via Bluetooth.

15. ZArchiver

file manager with a focus on operations with archives. It allows you to create and extract archives with the password, to work with several volumes, open archives of letters, and even supplement them with new files.

memory expansion

In the case of a limited internal memory capacity, use cloud storageOffering dozens of gigabytes for free.

16. Google Drive

Convenient cloud service for storing files and access them from any device. The users 15 GB of storage for free. It is possible to work with the application offline.

17. Yandex. Disk

A similar service from "Yandex", provides users with 10 GB. The app also works in offline mode and allows you to quickly share files with friends. For photo and video NL provided.

18. microsoft OneDrive

5 GB of free space in the cloud from Microsoft. It provides a seamless integration with office applications, the ability to quickly backup and easy search for all stored files.

19. Box

Alternative service that provides each user 10 GB of cloud storage. It is possible to quickly open office files, edit them using partner applications and printing.

20. Cloud Mail. Ru

Another cloud service that allows you to listen to music and watch videos without having to download files to the device. Users free of charge is available 8 GB, while the volume of uploaded files is limited to 2 GB.

Web surfing

The famous browser on Windows, be it Chrome, «Yandex. Browser "or Firefox, we have a comfortable and mobile versions, the transition to which will not cause you any problems.

21. google Chrome

One of the best mobile browsersWhich is usually set to the default Android. Chrome has a high speed, built-in translator, save bandwidth function and support for voice control.

22. Yandex. Browser

Domestic browser which will warn you of dangerous sites and disable obscene banners, if necessary. Any information on the web helps you find the built-in voice assistant "Alice».

23. Firefox

Alternative browser with convenient tabbed browsing, advanced privacy settings and add-ons support system. Recent allow you to block ads, manage your downloads, save and migrate passwords and more.

24. Opera

Mobile browser with different themes and design practical night mode make reading pages with a lack of lighting more comfortable. Built-in translator, private mode and a download manager also present.

View video

Watch videos on the big screen, the desktop is much more convenient than just a smartphone. Just install one of these applications and use it to open a video file desired.

25. MX Player

This omnivorous video player that supports various video formats, easy operation and a lot of useful features. No wonder it is one of the most popular players for Android.

26. VLC

Less well known, but no less quality video player with built-in codecs. He will cope with any local formats and video streaming, as well as the roller will adjust for non-standard aspect ratio.

27. KMPlayer

Convenient player with the ability to output images floating above other applications, so you can watch videos without being distracted by other tasks. Also there is the option to view video from the cloud without having to download.

28. XPlayer

All-format video player with background playback function, fit the image to the screen geometry, and the protection of movies with a password. There is support for subtitles with the ability to select the desired file.

29. BSPlayer

Video player that supports multiple audio and video capabilities directly from cloud services. Also, no extra action is recognized and starts to flash video.

Listening to music

Even if your computer does not differ a good sound, connect an external speaker and installation player with quality equalizer may well improve the situation.

30. Poweramp

A powerful player with the ability to play any audio formats and automatic download of covers. You can adjust the music with a 10-band equalizer, or simply use the ready profiles.

31. BlackPlayer

Stylish player in dark colors with support for lossless compression format (FLAC), tag editor, program the bass amplifier-and 3D-vizualayzerom. Changeable themes and fonts enable to customize the interface to your liking.

32. AIMP

Music player for lovers of playlists and Internet radio. The application provides detailed sound settings with the help of a 29-band graphic equalizer that allows you to accurately adapt your hearing any composition.

33. Pi Music Player

Stylish and intuitive music player with several customizable themes, a pair of widgets, handy search and built-in tool for trimming tracks.

34. XMusic

Bright and original design for the player with a lot of graphic themes. There is support for all major audio formats, simple EQ with bass enhancement, echo effect, and other options.

Mecsendzhery, email and social networks

35. Gmail

updated mail client with an automatic letter sorting, the ability to work in offline mode, and support for multiple accounts.

36. Facebook

Use Facebook on the big screen, you can through the browser and the web version of the service, but someone like more compact mobile version of the narrow window, with reference to the edge of the screen.

37. Messenger

Simple and easy to use chat for all users of Facebook and beyond. As is the case with your smartphone to your PC, you can create group chats, share photos and videos, and send voice messages.

38. In contact with

"VKontakte" on the desktop is also quite possible to use in the browser, but also a small window mode can be very useful, especially if you often listen to music on this social network.

39. WhatsApp Messenger

The mobile client messenger known to all, in which recently appeared opportunity create channels in the Telegram.

40. Telegram

Well, actually, Telegram, which despite everything is still available for Russian users. Appendix feels comfortable on virtually any device.

see also

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