Supported Platforms

Anxin Learn supports major global streaming platforms and cloud drive services via its built-in video parsing engine.

1. Online Video Platforms

Q: Which online platforms are supported?

A: We support the following major platforms:

PlatformSingle VideoPlaylistMax Resolution
Bilibili720p
YouTube1080p+
TED1080p
Vimeo1080p+
TikTok1080p
Douyin1080p
Dailymotion720p

Q: Any optimized platforms?

A: We have deeply optimized the following:

  • Bilibili — Supports video and collection parsing, automatically filters danmaku and comments.
  • YouTube — Supports videos and playlists (max 15 items), supports Shorts.

Details: Bilibili FAQ | YouTube FAQ

2. Cloud Drives

Q: Which cloud drives are supported?

A: Current support status:

PlatformStatusFeatures
Baidu Drive✓ SupportedStreaming, Multi-Directory Batch Import, batch import
Aliyun DriveIn DevComing Soon

Q: What are the features of Baidu Drive support?

A: Full support provided:

  • Streaming — No download needed, instant play.
  • Smooth Quality — Supports 480p smooth playback.
  • Multi-Directory Batch Import — Automatically recognize the folder structure and import it into a collection
  • Multi-account — Switch between multiple accounts.

Details: Baidu Drive FAQ

3. Local Import

Q: Can I import videos from the photo album?

A: Yes. Supports importing from the phone's gallery, playing in original quality.

Q: What video formats are supported?

A: Powered by FFmpeg, supporting almost all mainstream formats:

FormatRatingNote
MP4⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Most universal, best compatibility
MKV⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Best for HD, supports multi-track
MOV⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Apple recording format
AVI⭐⭐⭐⭐Classic format
WebM⭐⭐⭐⭐Web standard
M3U8⭐⭐⭐⭐HLS streaming

Theoretically supports all formats decodable by FFmpeg.

4. Adding Videos

Q: How to add videos?

A: Recommended: Smart Clipboard Detection (Fastest):

  1. In Bilibili or YouTube App, click Share > Copy Link.
  2. Switch back to the Anxin Learn App.
  3. A "Video Link Detected" prompt appears at the bottom.
  4. Tap to confirm adding.

If detection fails, go to Settings > Video Management > Add > Online Video and paste manually.

Q: What link formats are supported?

A: We automatically recognize:

  • Bilibili standard links and b23.tv short links.
  • YouTube standard links and youtu.be short links.
  • Standard links from other platforms.

Q: Are tracking parameters kept?

A: No. To protect privacy, we strip tracking parameters (like ?spm_id_from=...) when parsing Bilibili links, keeping only the pure Video ID.

5. Platform Features

Q: What is Bilibili suitable for?

A: Best for deep, systematic learning and Chinese popular science.

Features:

  • Best knowledge community in China.
  • Systematic courses (Coding, Exam Prep).
  • Great community atmosphere (comments/danmaku are filtered by default in this App).
  • High interaction from creators.

Q: What is YouTube suitable for?

A: Best for global perspective, English enlightenment, and frontier exploration.

Features:

  • World's largest video library, infinite resources.
  • Best immersive English environment.
  • World-class science channels (Kurzgesagt, Veritasium).
  • Powerful smart caption system.

Q: What is TED suitable for?

A: Suitable for English learning, knowledge expansion, and speech skills.

Features:

  • High-quality knowledge speeches.
  • Multi-language subtitles.
  • Great for English listening.
  • Covers Tech, Education, Art, etc.

Q: What is Vimeo suitable for?

A: Suitable for art education, creative videos, and high-quality shorts.

Features:

  • High-quality creative content.
  • Works by artists and creators.
  • Excellent picture quality (1080p+).
  • Design/Photography learning.

Q: What is TikTok suitable for?

A: Suitable for fragmented learning, quick skills, and international content.

Features:

  • Short video format.
  • Rich international content.
  • Fragmented time learning.
  • Uses official TikTok embed player.

Note TikTok links require a stable international network connection.

Q: What is Douyin suitable for?

A: Suitable for fragmented learning and fun teaching (Chinese content).

Features:

  • Short video format.
  • Rich local content.
  • Fragmented time learning.
  • Supports short link (v.douyin.com) auto-redirect.
  • Uses Douyin Open Platform player.

Note Douyin links need to be accessed from a Chinese network environment. Supported formats:

  • Short link: https://v.douyin.com/xxxxx/
  • Standard link: https://www.douyin.com/video/xxxxx
  • Share link: https://www.iesdouyin.com/share/video/xxxxx/

Q: What is Dailymotion suitable for?

A: International content, news, and documentaries.

Features:

  • Major European video platform.
  • Diverse content.
  • Supports short link format.

6. Troubleshooting

Q: Why can't some videos play?

A: Possible reasons:

  • Video deleted or private.
  • Region restriction.
  • Network issue.
  • Platform server temporary unavailable.

Q: How to know if a link is supported?

A: Try adding it. If valid, the system will identify and parse it.

Q: Can I download videos?

A: No. We use online streaming, complying with service terms.

Q: Why is loading slow?

A: Possible reasons:

  • Server overhead / Latency.
  • Resolution too high.
  • Unstable network.

Q: What if adding fails?

A: Try:

  1. Check if link is complete.
  2. Check network.
  3. Open in browser to see if it plays.
  4. Contact us via "Settings > Feedback".

7. Recommendations

Q: How to choose a platform?

A: Recommendation by need:

  • Systematic Learning — Bilibili, YouTube
  • English Learning — TED, YouTube
  • Art & Creativity — Vimeo
  • Quick Learning (China) — Douyin
  • Quick Learning (Global) — TikTok

Q: Network requirements?

A: Some international platforms (TikTok, Vimeo) may need specific network environments.

Related: Bilibili FAQ | YouTube FAQ | Baidu Drive FAQ