Better use of your screen
Concentrate on the useful part of a portrait video instead of leaving most of a widescreen display unused.
VVP Vertical Video Player for Windows
Make vertical video fit the way you watch.
Watch portrait videos more comfortably on your landscape PC screen. Move the viewing area to follow what matters and see it enlarged alongside the original.
Available from Microsoft Store Videos stay on your PC
A clearer way to watch
How VVP works
- 01
Open
Choose a portrait video from your PC.
- 02
Position
Move the viewing area over what matters.
- 03
Watch
See that part enlarged beside the original.
VVP Basic
Follow the action
Drag the viewing area around the portrait video to concentrate on whatever matters most.
Panning is included free.
Pro
Get closer
VVP Pro lets you zoom into an area while retaining control of the viewing position.
Unlock Pro from inside VVP.
Made for Windows
More video. Less empty screen.
Your videos stay local
Playback and processing happen on your PC. Video content and extracted frames are not uploaded.
Your original stays unchanged
VVP changes how the video is viewed. It does not crop or modify the source file.
Start for free
VVP Basic is free, with no subscription, and available from Microsoft Store.
VVP Basic
Start with everything you need.
Free, straightforward vertical-video playback for your Windows PC.
FreeNo subscription
Get VVP Basic — Free- Play and pause supported portrait videos
- Seek with the standard timeline
- Jump backwards or forwards five seconds
- Pan the viewing area manually
- Choose how non-portrait videos open
- Maximise and restore the window
Optional upgrade
Need more control?
Unlock VVP Pro when you want closer inspection and more precise playback.
£4.99 one-time in-app upgradeLook closer
Zoom up to 3× and pan while zoomed.
Find the moment
Use one-second seeking and frame stepping when supported.
Study a section
Play at half or quarter speed and loop a selected range.
Install Basic first. Then select Upgrade inside VVP. Microsoft Store handles the purchase and licence.
Basic vs Pro
Start free. Unlock precision when you need it.
| Feature | Basic | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical video playback | Included | Included |
| Move viewing area | Included | Included |
| Standard timeline and five-second seeking | Included | Included |
| Zoom up to 3× and slow playback | — | Included |
| One-second seeking and frame stepping | — | Included |
| Selected-range looping | — | Included |
| Price | Free | In-app upgrade |
Where VVP helps
Useful whenever the important part is vertical.
Phone and family videos
Watch portrait recordings more comfortably on a desktop monitor.
Sports and action
Move the viewing area to follow the part of the clip that matters.
Reviewing footage
Use Pro’s slower playback, zoom and frame controls to examine moments more closely.
Creators
Inspect areas of portrait footage without modifying the source video.
Latest release
What’s new
VVP 1.0.3August 2026
Updated Microsoft Store access for the optional VVP Pro add-on.
- Play non-portrait videos in VVP or another installed player.
- Half- and quarter-speed playback plus clip looping in Pro.
- Improved timeline seeking and frame stepping.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is VVP Basic free?
Yes. VVP Basic is free and available from Microsoft Store.
How do I get VVP Pro?
Install VVP Basic and select the Pro upgrade from inside the application.
Does VVP change my original video?
No. VVP changes how the video is viewed rather than editing or cropping the source file.
Are my videos uploaded?
No. VVP opens and processes your videos locally on your PC. It does not upload video content or extracted frames.
What video formats are supported?
VVP accepts 3GP, AVI, MKV, MOV, MP4 and WMV files. Playback also depends on the video and audio codecs available in Windows.
What version of Windows is required?
VVP requires Windows 10, version 2004 (build 19041), or later.
Ready when you are
Give your vertical videos more room.
Get VVP Basic free from Microsoft Store.
Get VVP Basic — FreeUnlock Pro from inside VVP whenever you need the extra controls.