This section covers the core APIs for handling audio and video data, including use-cases like playback, editing, and recording. You'll also find recommendations on app architecture and descriptions of platform behaviors here.
Jetpack Media3
In most cases, Media3 is our recommended solution for building audio and video experiences. Start here if you're new to developing media features.
Media3 MediaSession
Meet the Jetpack Media3 library and key APIs for implementing playback use-cases.
Media3 ExoPlayer
Dive deep into ExoPlayer, a feature rich and extensible media player API
included in Media3.
Media3 Transformer
Explore the Transformer module from Media3, a set of powerful and performant
APIs for media editing use-cases.
Media3 UI
Learn about the default UI components to display video and playback controls in your app.
Jetpack MediaRouter
Learn about routing playback between devices to create a shared experience.
Platform APIs and behaviors
Read about media APIs and behaviors that come with the Android platform itself, such as format support and volume control APIs.
Go to Platform APIs and behaviors
Legacy media APIs
The MediaCompat APIs are no longer updated, but the guides are preserved in this section.