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Smart Media Management and Playback for Android & VR

Sorts and plays photos, videos, audio and documents from local storage, SMB/NAS, SFTP/FTP and cloud - for anyone who organizes media on phones, tablets, TV boxes, car head units or VR headsets.

  1. Install the APK for your device (or get it on Google Play).
  2. Allow installs from this source if Android asks.
  3. Add a folder, network share or cloud account - then open and sort.
Google Play GitHub Releases APK

Replaces a Dozen Apps

Fast Media Sorter is an all-in-one media browser, viewer, player, and organizer - one app covers what normally takes a dozen separate tools. The well-known apps below are recognizable references for each capability, not comparisons.

Viewing & Playback

  • Video player (MX Player, VLC) - video, Blu-ray TS/.m2ts, picture-in-picture, frame screenshots, Chromecast casting.
  • Audio player (Poweramp, AIMP) - background playback, lyrics, MIDI, sleep timer, visualizations, notification controls.
  • Gallery / image viewer (QuickPic, Google Photos) - images and GIFs, crop, filters, rotate.
  • PDF / EPUB reader (Adobe Reader, Moon+ Reader) - books, chapter maps, themes, Read Aloud (TTS).
  • Slideshow / photo frame - rotating photos with background music, plus a photo-frame widget.
  • TV media center (Kodi, Nova Video Player) - D-pad, keyboard, mouse, gamepad, and TV-remote-friendly browsing and playback.
  • VR media player (Pigasus, Skybox VR) - stereo SBS/OU, VR180, 360°, virtual cinema screen. VR edition
  • Internet radio / IPTV player (TuneIn, Online Radio, RadioDroid, VLC network) - Streams screen plays http/https radio, HLS/DASH, and RTSP sources; inline mini-player with ICY now-playing; curated station catalog.

Capture & Create

  • Camera (stock camera) - photo and video straight to a chosen local, network, or cloud folder.
  • Voice recorder - voice notes plus a quick-record widget.
  • Drawing editor - canvas, brushes, shapes, text, custom brush color and size.
  • Document / text scanner (Google Lens, CamScanner) - on-device OCR from the camera with area crop.

File Management

  • File manager (Total Commander, ES File Explorer, Files by Google) - local, network, and cloud files in one place.
  • FTP/SFTP/SMB client (AndFTP, Solid Explorer) - network sources with SSH keys and host-key pinning.
  • Cloud clients (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive) - cloud drives as media sources.
  • Duplicate finder (Duplicate Files Fixer) - 3-phase Size -> Hash -> SHA-256 engine.
  • Recycle bin (Dumpster) - soft delete with one-tap restore.
  • Archive extractor (ZArchiver) - ZIP extraction, including password-protected. basic
  • Download manager (1DM, ADM) - paste a link and save directly to a chosen folder.
  • Task scheduler - scheduled file operations.

Text & Utilities

  • Text / Markdown editor - edit .txt/.md with syntax highlighting and auto-save.
  • Translator (Google Translate offline) - fully offline translation.
  • Calculator - built-in evaluation of expressions from selected text. basic
  • Cast to TV (Google Home) - Chromecast for both video and audio.
  • Home-screen widget pack - quick-launch and status widgets for recorder, camera OCR, scheduled tasks, now playing, and photo frame.
  • Settings backup tool - export and restore app setup, sources, favorites, schedules, passwords, and sign-ins. app setup only

Honesty notes: the calculator and archiver are basic (evaluate-from-text / ZIP extraction), not full replacements. Settings backup covers the app's own setup, not full-device backup. The VR player is VR-edition only.

Usage Scenarios

Each block starts with a quick answer and opens into practical detail when you need the setup path.

Digital Photo Frame

Standard / VR

Turn an Android tablet into an always-on frame that streams photos from SMB/NAS or cloud without filling local storage.

Details
  • Add a photo source from SMB/NAS, local storage, or cloud.
  • Enable slideshow intervals and optional background music.
  • Use an old tablet, TV box, or desk device as the display.
Open guide

In-Car Music

Standard OnlyLegacy

Use an Android head unit as a focused music player for local, USB, or network libraries.

Details
  • Create or open an audio resource for the full collection.
  • Keep playback alive through the background audio service.
  • Use large controls, steering-wheel buttons, and notification playback controls where supported.
Open guide

Internet Radio & Streams

Standard / Legacy

Use Fast Media Sorter as your internet-radio and IPTV player - add station URLs, import .m3u playlists, or download the curated catalog and play while driving.

Details
  • Enable Streams in Settings > Media > Streams or from the main menu.
  • Add a station URL manually or import a .m3u playlist from a URL.
  • Download the curated Fast Media Sorter catalog for ready-made stations with topic and language tags.
  • Radio plays inline with a sticky now-playing bar; video/RTSP opens fullscreen.
Open feature details

Home Cinema & VR

Standard / VR

Watch films and series from a PC, NAS, or cloud on phone, TV box, or VR headset without copying files first.

Details
  • Connect the video library over SMB, SFTP, FTP, local storage, or cloud.
  • Use session restore and auto-advance for serial playback.
  • Open supported 3D and 360° media in flat mode or the VR edition.
Open guide

Download Organizer

All editions

Clear a messy Downloads folder by sending files to prepared destinations in one tap.

Details
  • Create destination buttons for work, photos, archives, music, and temp files.
  • Use copy or move depending on how much risk you want.
  • Undo protects the last operation when a file lands in the wrong place.
Open guide

Scheduled Camera Backup

Standard

Copy new camera photos and videos to a PC or NAS over Wi-Fi during night charging.

Details
  • Use SMB as the destination and choose the camera folder as the source.
  • Set skip-existing copy mode to avoid duplicate uploads.
  • Run it on a schedule that matches Wi-Fi and charging availability.
Open guide

SMB Network Setup

All editions

Connect Android devices to a Windows, macOS, Linux, or NAS shared folder over the local network.

Details
  • Share the folder on the computer or NAS and keep both devices on one Wi-Fi network.
  • Use network scan when possible, or enter the IP address manually.
  • Run Test Connection before using the resource in daily workflows.
Open guide

Windows Folder Share (PC Companion)

Standard / Photos / Legacy

Share a folder from a Windows PC straight to the app: the free Fast Media Sorter for Windows runs a secure SFTP server for it - pairing is one imported config file, no manual host/port/key entry.

Details
  • Install Fast Media Sorter for Windows on the PC: GitHub release, winget install SerZhyAle.FastMediaSorter, or "FastMediaSorter LITE" in Microsoft Store (published under its former name).
  • Pick the folders to share on the PC - server, keys and autostart are set up automatically.
  • On the phone: Add resource > SFTP/FTP > Import from companion, then open the exported .fmscfg file.
  • Step-by-step PC guide: How to publish folders for Android.
Get Fast Media Sorter for Windows

Offline Travel Folder

All editions

Prepare one local folder with media, PDFs, EPUBs, screenshots, and notes before unreliable internet starts.

Details
  • Copy the travel set while Wi-Fi is stable.
  • Open the folder once to warm thumbnails and remembered positions.
  • Use filters to jump between documents, images, audio, and video offline.
Open related guide

Cloud Documents & EPUB

Standard for cloudAll editions locally

Read PDFs and EPUBs from cloud storage or local folders with reader-friendly controls.

Details
  • Open Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or a local document folder.
  • Use PDF themes, EPUB formatting, and reading-position restore.
  • Send niche formats to specialist apps when Android has a better viewer.
Open related guide

OCR Translation

Standard / VR

Extract and translate text from images, scans, screenshots, and PDFs without leaving the viewer.

Details
  • Open an image, PDF, or text file and run Translate/OCR.
  • Use ML Kit for fast recognition and Tesseract models when quality matters.
  • Review the translated overlay directly on the original content.
Open related guide

NAS Media Shelf for TV

StandardLite / Photos

Use a NAS as the shared media shelf for an Android TV box, tablet, or living-room phone.

Details
  • Create one SMB resource for family media and split it into clear subfolders.
  • Use network speed checks when streaming feels slow.
  • Pair a remote, keyboard, or gamepad for couch navigation.
Open related guide

Duplicate Cleanup

Standard / VR

Find identical files across storage before a photo archive or download folder grows out of control.

Details
  • Scan by size, partial hash, and full SHA-256 to avoid risky name-only matching.
  • Review matches before removal, or use auto-delete for trusted sets.
  • Use it after imports, backups, and manual folder merges.
Open feature details

Chromecast Playback

Standard / Lite / Legacy

Send audio, images, and local video from the phone to a Cast receiver in the room.

Details
  • Use a Cast-compatible receiver on the same network.
  • Stream local media and supported audio/image sessions directly.
  • Keep VR separate: Cast support depends on Google Play Services on the device.
Open feature details

Home-Screen Smart Widgets

Standard / Legacy / VR

Add one-tap shortcuts to your home screen to record voice notes, scan documents, or run background sync tasks.

Details
  • Place a voice recorder widget to save audio notes directly to a NAS.
  • Set up a random photo widget for an home-screen slideshow.
  • Monitor background copy or sync queues with active widgets.
Open related guide

OpenXR VR Immersive Cinema

VR Only

Watch SBS 3D movies, 360°/180° videos, or flat files on a massive virtual screen in virtual reality.

Details
  • Switch to immersive 3D/360° per-eye rendering with the VR Badge.
  • Control menus with Quest Hand Tracking gestures or aiming rays.
  • Capture stereoscopic snapshots and mixed-reality screenshots.
Open related guide

Quick Math & Calculations

Standard / Legacy / VR

Select mathematical equations or numbers within PDFs, books, or OCR overlays to evaluate them instantly.

Details
  • Highlight a formula like (45 + 12) * 3 inside any viewer.
  • Open the scientific calculator directly from the selection menu.
  • Save history and memory slots (M+/M-) between sessions.
Open related guide

Cloud Markdown & Code Notes

Standard for cloudAll editions locally

Create and edit Markdown files or code snippets directly on cloud folders, local storage, or network shares.

Details
  • Use the built-in syntax-highlighted Markdown editor.
  • Create new notes directly on NAS (SMB) or Google Drive.
  • Render Markdown, resolve naming conflicts, and export files.
Open related guide

User Guides

What's New in v2.x

A compact release overview for the latest user-visible changes.

Details
  • Tracks recent features, fixes, and behavioural changes.
  • Useful before updating, testing, or checking what changed since the last build.
See changes history

Quick Start Guide

First successful setup in about five minutes.

Details
  • Covers first resource setup, opening files, and the core player controls.
  • Best starting point for new users before reading the full manual.
Open guide

FAQ

Direct answers for common setup and usage questions.

Details
  • Explains sorting, network resources, hotkeys, PIN codes, and gestures.
  • Use it when you know what you want but need the exact behaviour clarified.
Read FAQ

Troubleshooting

Known fixes for network, auth, decode, and playback problems.

Details
  • Targets failures that users can usually diagnose without logs.
  • Use it before filing an issue or resetting a resource.
Fix issue

How-To & Scenarios

A practical index of workflows, not just feature descriptions.

Details
  • Includes scenario guides for SMB, backups, cinema, photo frame, car music, and sorting.
  • Pairs naturally with the scenario cards at the top of this page.
View guides map

APK Editions & Mirrors

Edition notes plus Google Drive ZIP mirrors for the compiled builds.

Details
  • Explains the edition differences and the alternate Google Drive mirror.
  • One-tap downloads are in the Download APK Builds section below.
Open details

Download APK Builds

Direct downloads from the latest GitHub Release. Pick the edition that matches your device - the version updates automatically.

Open the latest release on GitHub →

Application Features

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Technical Documentation

Documentation Map

One index for help, tutorials, technical notes, and developer docs.

Details
  • Use it when you need the right document but do not know its file name.
  • Groups user help, project docs, status pages, and technical references.
View docs map

Settings Reference

Every setting explained - what each option does, by section.

Details
  • Find any option by name and see exactly what it changes.
  • Notes which build flavors include each media section.
Open settings reference

User Manual

The full user-facing reference for setup and daily operation.

Details
  • Covers requirements, installation, network protocols, cloud resources, and players.
  • Best for a complete pass after the quick start.
Read manual

Technical Specification

Implementation-level product and architecture reference.

Details
  • Explains components, persistence, caching, and background processing.
  • Useful for maintainers and advanced contributors.
Open specs

Architecture Overview

A higher-level map of the app structure.

Details
  • Summarizes Clean Architecture, MVVM, Hilt, and Room responsibilities.
  • Good first read before touching implementation code.
Learn more

Terminology Reference

Definitions for the project vocabulary.

Details
  • Clarifies concepts such as Resources, Destinations, and action folders.
  • Useful when reading specs, settings, or workflow guides.
Open glossary

Development Roadmap

Current work, planned features, and known issue status.

Details
  • Tracks active tasks and future areas rather than user instructions.
  • Useful when checking whether a behaviour is planned or still in progress.
Open roadmap

Resources & Legal

GitHub Repository

Source code, issues, and contribution history.

Details
  • Use it to review source code, report bugs, or follow project activity.
  • Public pages describe only the public Standard and VR surfaces.
GitHub Code

Privacy Policy

How permissions, local files, and privacy-sensitive data are handled.

Details
  • Explains storage, network, and cloud-related permission expectations.
  • Read it before distributing the app in managed environments.
Read policy

Terms of Service

Usage terms, licensing notes, limitations, and disclaimers.

Details
  • Defines user responsibilities and project liability boundaries.
  • Useful for redistribution, publication, and compliance checks.
Read terms

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