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VLC media player (formerly VideoLAN Client) is a free and popular multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various network streaming protocols. It also can be used as a server for unicast or multicast streams in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network.

VLC is a simple player that can play most audio and video formats, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, MP3, and OGG, with no codec packs needed. Moreover, it's a cross-platform app that is available for desktop operating systems and mobile platforms including Windows 10 or earlier, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

VLC Media Player Main Interface Screenshot

Key Features:

  • Easy to use and lightweight
  • Fully customizable
  • Supports most of the media formats
  • Organize your media files
  • Good hotkey support
  • Skins

Last Update: June 09, 2024

Current Version: 3.0.21

License: Freeware

Languages: Multiple Languages

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32-Bit, 64-Bit)
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Linux

Developer: VideoLAN

Homepage: VideoLAN.org

VLC media player at Google Play
VLC media player at iOS App Store