# FileBrowserTV — Photos, Videos & PDFs via WiFi

> Stream and browse media files from network drives to Apple TV. (iPhone/iPad app by Stratospherix.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsertv/id1044574222 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stratospherix](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsertv/id1044574222/reviews.md

## What is FileBrowserTV?

View photos, PDFs, comics and play videos and stream music stored on your Mac, PC, TimeCapsule or NAS drive on your Apple TV!

Browse your holiday photos with your family - now easier than ever.

Scan your network, connect, browse, sit back and enjoy.

- Streams video formats supported by Apple TV.
- View thumbnails to easily find the pictures you’re looking for.
- Choose from ten different picture slideshow animations.
- Auto updating slideshow when adding new images to a folder.
- Stream music while browsing or watching a slideshow.
- Create shortcuts to your folders for easy browsing.
- Add a parental lock to selected folders to keep content for older ones private.
- Automatic scan finds your shared folders on computers and drives.
- Built in help so you can easily share folders on computers.
- Open and view PDF files and comics on your TV using zoom, pan and the page navigator.
- View comic book CBR and CBZ files and images within ZIP and RAR files.
- View digital camera raw format files.

If you have gigabytes of pictures and videos, FileBrowserTV will handle them with ease. No indexing is needed, and nothing is copied to cloud storage. It all happens on your network.

FileBrowserTV has been written from the ground up for Apple TV. The user interface is super smooth and looks great, so it will be a pleasure to browse your memories!

Try all features free for 14 days and purchase the full version once you’re ready!

## Key features

- Stream photos, videos, PDFs, comics
- Browse files from Mac, PC, NAS
- Thumbnail view for easy navigation
- Customizable slideshows with animations
- Parental lock for selected folders
- Direct playback, no cloud storage needed
- Supports CBR, CBZ, ZIP, RAR files

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All FileBrowserTV Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsertv/id1044574222/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t restore purchase

*2020-11-01, version 3.5*

For the last year I haven’t been able to restore purchase on my Apple TV. Everything is up to date. Every once in a while I try to do the restore, but it never works. Not sure it’s worth paying the $3.99 if you can’t get it to work past the trial period.

### 3/5 — Where are the iPhone and iPad sharing options?

*2020-04-25, version 3.4*

I bought the FileBrowserTV (paid the $3.99) app because I have File Browser (paid) version on my iOS devices and love it.

I was hoping the TV app would easily integrate or be able to share files from out of my File Browser iOS app.

I quickly realized only SMB is supported. Please add support for WebDAV or create a secure method that the iOS apps can integrate and share to the TV app seamlessly.

### 5/5 — An amazing App for your Apple TV

*2020-03-26*

I already own their File Browser application and found it incredibly useful so I bought this application. 

If you have a file server or network share and you want to see these files on your Apple TV use this application. It is super speedy, easy to set up and displays a wide range of different files. I use it to play media files from my windows share. There are playlists and slideshow functions. 

These developers know how to write great apps.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2019-10-07*

Must have recently updated because it no longer plays any of my video collection. Worked great and was an amazing app until about a week ago. There is no way to contact for support so this negative review is the result. I hope they fix it soon because it was a good app at one time.

### 4/5 — Wish it would connect to drop box and other cloud storage

*2019-02-26*

I found this app while looking for a app to manage photos on my iPad to sync to my iMac and found FileBrowser which works really well and I bought it. I like this app but wished it was more like FileBrowser or another app called easy cloud where not only you can browse files on you Nass but drop box box amazon cloud and so on. If you was to add browsing content from other cloud storage I would buy this app also. But it looks like easy cloud does what FileBrowser does for your iPad but for the Apple TV. 
Please add cloud storage to this app and it would be 5 stars

## Frequently asked questions about FileBrowserTV

### What can FileBrowserTV stream?

FileBrowserTV can stream photos, videos in formats supported by Apple TV, music, PDFs, comics (CBR, CBZ), and images within ZIP and RAR files. It can also view digital camera raw format files.

### Does FileBrowserTV require cloud storage?

No, FileBrowserTV does not require cloud storage. All streaming and browsing happens directly on your local network from your Mac, PC, TimeCapsule, or NAS drive.

### How does FileBrowserTV handle large media libraries?

FileBrowserTV is designed to handle gigabytes of pictures and videos with ease. It does not require indexing and nothing is copied, ensuring smooth performance even with extensive media collections.

### Can I protect certain content with FileBrowserTV?

Yes, you can add a parental lock to selected folders within FileBrowserTV. This feature helps keep content private and suitable for specific age groups.

### What devices does FileBrowserTV support?

FileBrowserTV is specifically written for and supports Apple TV devices. The user interface is optimized for the Apple TV platform.

### How often is FileBrowserTV updated?

The latest version of FileBrowserTV is 4.11, last updated on February 13, 2026. This indicates a history of ongoing development and support.

### Is there a free trial for FileBrowserTV?

Yes, you can try all features of FileBrowserTV for free for 14 days. After the trial period, you can purchase the full version if you wish to continue using it.

### Does FileBrowserTV have ads?

No, FileBrowserTV does not contain advertisements. The app offers a free trial and then a paid full version, ensuring an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.12 — 2026-07-21

* HDR photos are now displayed using the full dynamic range.
* Improved auto-zooming when viewing comic book files.
* Video thumbnails are now taken from 10 seconds into the video.
* Image metadata view now supports very long filenames.
* Improved handling of DNG images.
* Folder List mode now shows thumbnails, as per Grid mode.

Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate FileBrowserTV on the App Store, we look forward to having your feedback.

Unlike other apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.

### 4.11 — 2026-02-13

* Preserve page zoom in the comic book reader.
* Improved raw photo display.
* Improved image metadata display.
* Added support for Opus audio playback.
* Fix slideshows not always displaying the correct filename.
* Improve sideshow shuffle mode to not repeat images.

Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate FileBrowserTV on the App Store, we look forward to having your feedback.

Unlike other apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.

### 4.10 — 2025-08-28

* Improved RAR extraction for .CBR files.

Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate FileBrowserTV on the App Store, we look forward to having your feedback.

Unlike other apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.

### 4.9 — 2024-11-21

* Use embedded video thumbnails where possible.
* Improved randomness in slideshow shuffle mode.

Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate FileBrowserTV on the App Store, we look forward to having your feedback.

Unlike other apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.

### 4.8 — 2024-06-05

4.8 
- Fix video progress icons not always showing the correct info.

4.7
- Double click in image viewer to show image properties.
• Double click in video playback to show SRT subtitle options.
• Improve video playback for large 4K files.
• Fix SRT subtitle sometimes staying on screen.

Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate FilesTV on the App Store, we look forward to having your feedback.

Unlike other apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.

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