40 applications that will allow you to comfortably use Android on a desktop

Working with office documents

It is not very convenient to do this on a smartphone, but in the case of a desktop Android and a full-fledged mechanical keyboard, everything is much easier.

1. Microsoft Word

The official mobile Word, adapting to different screen sizes. It offers a basic set of text formatting tools, PDF conversion functionality, and rich document collaboration capabilities.

2. Microsoft Excel

A convenient tool for editing tables with all the standard templates, charts, mathematical formulas and even the ability to create handwritten notes.

3. Polaris Office

A versatile office suite compatible with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files. It offers all the tools you need, easy content search and sharing for collaboration.

4. WPS Office

Another office suite that allows you to work with text, tables and presentations. The application provides support for encryption, converts almost any document to PDF and is able to save paper media through a smartphone camera.

5. AndrOpen Office

A ported version of OpenOffice that includes a text editor, spreadsheets, presentations, drawing and equation editor. The program has a more familiar interface for the PC user.

Image processing

Modern mobile photo editors can do almost everything from simple cropping to applying styles and masks.

6. Adobe Photoshop Express

Simplified Photoshop for mobile devices. It is tailored for quick photo editing and collage creation. There are filters, traditional adjustments, and everyone's favorite automatic image adjustment options.

7. PicsArt

One of the most popular photo editors, combining a variety of tools and functions. Brushes, masks, stickers, frames, emojis, filters and much more are available to users.

Picsart: Photo & Video Editor by PicsArt, Inc.

8. Snapseed

A photo editor from Google that allows you to work with both simple-j.webp

Snapseed Google LLC

9. Pixlr

This editor, in addition to the standard features, will offer high-quality auto adjustments, the ability to overlay multiple photos and stylize the image like a pencil drawing or a sketch with paint.

Pixlr Inmagine Lab

10. VSCO

The best mobile filters to transform even rather boring and not entirely successful pictures. The app also has standard cropping, perspective change and color adjustments.

VSCO: VSCO Photo & Video Editor

Working with files

Transfer a file from a USB flash drive, unpack an archive, change the extension of a document - there are many convenient tools for all this.

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 ZIP and RAR archives, administer applications and more. There are a lot of functions and possibilities.

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12. Total Commander

A mobile version of the well-known file manager, in which you can work in two work zones at once. This is an especially useful option for devices with large screens.

Total Commander C. Ghisler

13. Files Go

A simpler and more intuitive application for moving, copying, deleting and searching files. It supports encryption, and can also quickly clear the cache and remove unnecessary garbage from the device's memory.

Google Files Google LLC

14. File Commander

Convenient file manager with support for FTP and major cloud storage services. Directly inside the application, you can convert files and instantly transfer them in any way possible, including via Bluetooth.

File Commander - File Manager & Free Cloud MobiSystems

15. ZArchiver

File manager with an emphasis on operations with archives. It allows you to create and unpack archives with a password, work with multiple volumes, open archives from letters and even add new files to them.

ZArchiver ZDevs

Memory expansion

In the case of a limited amount of internal memory, use cloud storage, which offers tens of gigabytes for free.

16. Google Drive

Convenient cloud service for storing files and accessing them from any device. Users are provided with 15 GB of memory free of charge. It is possible to work with the application offline.

Google Drive Google LLC

17. Yandex. Disk

A similar service from Yandex, providing users with 10 GB. The application also works offline and allows you to quickly share files with your friends. Unlimited is provided for photos and videos.

Yandex. Disk - unlimited for photos Yandex Apps

18. Microsoft OneDrive

5 GB of free cloud space from Microsoft. The service offers easy integration with office applications, the ability to quickly create backups and convenient search across all stored files.

Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft Corporation

19. Box

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

Box Box

20. Cloud Mail. Ru

Another cloud service that allows you to listen to music and watch videos without having to download files to your device. 8 GB is available for free to users, while the amount of downloaded files is limited to 2 GB.

Cloud Mail.ru: Photo Vault Mail. Ru Group

Web surfing

The most famous browsers for Windows, be it Chrome, Yandex. Browser or Firefox, there are also convenient mobile versions, the transition to which will not cause you any special problems.

21. Google Chrome

One of the best mobile browsers that is usually installed on Android by default. Chrome features high-speed performance, built-in translator, traffic saving function and support for voice control.

Google Chrome: Fast Browser Google LLC

22. Yandex Browser

A domestic browser that will warn about dangerous sites and, if necessary, disable obscene banners. The built-in voice assistant "Alice" will help you find any information on the Web.

Yandex Browser - with Alice Yandex Apps

23. Firefox

An alternative browser with convenient tabs, an advanced private mode and support for the add-on system. The latter allow you to block ads, manage downloads, save and transfer passwords, and much more.

Firefox: fast, private and secure Mozilla browser

24. Opera

A mobile browser with a variety of themes and a practical night mode that makes reading pages more comfortable in low light conditions. A built-in translator, private mode and download manager are also included.

Opera Browser: Fast & Private Opera

Watching a video

Watching videos on a large desktop screen is much more convenient than on a simple smartphone. Just install one of these apps and open the desired video file with it.

25. MX Player

It is an omnivorous video player with support for various video formats, convenient controls and many useful features. No wonder this is one of the most popular players for Android.

MX Player MX Media (formerly J2 Interactive)

26. VLC

A lesser known, but no less high-quality video player with built-in codecs. It can handle any format of local and streaming video, as well as adjust the video to a non-standard aspect ratio.

VLC for Android Videolabs

27. KMPlayer

A convenient player with the ability to display a floating picture on top of other applications so that you can watch videos without being distracted from other tasks. There is also the function of watching videos from the cloud storage without having to download it.

KMPlayer - All video player and music player PANDORA. TV

28. XPlayer

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

video player of all formats - Video Player InShot Inc.

29. BSPlayer

Video player with support for multiple audio tracks and the ability to play videos directly from cloud services. Also, without unnecessary actions, the video from the flash drive is recognized and launched.

BSPlayer FREE BSPlayer media

Listening to music

Even if your PC does not sound good, connecting an external speaker and installing a player with a high-quality equalizer may well fix the situation.

30. Poweramp

A powerful player with the ability to play any audio format and automatic download of covers. You can customize your music with a 10-band equalizer, or just use ready-made profiles.

Poweramp - trial version of Max MP

31. BlackPlayer

Stylish player in dark colors with lossless compression (FLAC) support, tag editor, software bass amplifier and 3D visualizer. Changeable themes and fonts allow you to customize the interface to your liking.

32. AIMP

An audio player for playlists and internet radio lovers. The app provides detailed sound settings using a 29-band graphic equalizer, which allows you to accurately adapt to your hearing any song.

AIMP Artem Izmaylov

33. Pi Music Player

Stylish and intuitive music player with multiple customizable themes, a couple of widgets, easy search and built-in trimming tool.

Pi Music Player - MP3 Player, YouTube Music Musicophilia - Free Music Apps

34. XMusic

A bright and original player with a lot of graphic themes. There is support for all major audio formats, a simple equalizer with bass boost, echo effect and other options.

Music Player - MP3 Player, Music Player InShot Inc.

Messengers, mail and social networks

35. Gmail

Updated mail client with automatic sorting of letters, the ability to work offline and support for multiple accounts.

Gmail Google LLC

36. Facebook

You can use Facebook on a big screen through a browser and the web version of the service, but some people prefer the compact mobile version in a narrow window snapped to the edge of the screen.

Facebook Facebook

37. Messenger

Simple and convenient chat for all Facebook users and not only. As with a smartphone, on a PC, you can create group chats, share photos and videos, and send voice messages.

Messenger - Facebook Text, Audio & Video Calls

38. VKontakte

VKontakte on a desktop can also be used in a browser, but a small windowed mode can be very useful, especially if you often listen to music from this social network.

VKontakte: music, video, chats VK.com

39. WhatsApp Messenger

The mobile client of the well-known messenger, in which it has recently become possible to create channels like in Telegram.

WhatsApp Messenger WhatsApp LLC

40. Telegram

Well, in fact, Telegram itself, which despite everything remains available to Russian users. The application feels comfortable on almost any device.

Telegram Telegram FZ-LLC

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