VLC media player

VLC media player

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VLC media player: Your universal media hub for every format and device.

Experience total freedom with the world’s most versatile open-source player. Stream from your network, sync with the cloud, and play any file without conversion—completely free and ad-free.

Publisher

VideoLAN

Category

Photo & Video

Downloads

50M+

User Rating

3.4/5

Total Ratings

75K+

Locales

48

Media Without Limits

Discover the interface used by 50M+ users.

VLC media player iOS app showing the audio library interface organized by artist names with album covers

VLC media player iOS app showing the audio library interface organized by artist names with album covers

VLC media player iOS app showing the audio songs library list

VLC media player iOS app showing the audio songs library list

VLC media player video library screen on iOS showing movie thumbnails and durations

VLC media player video library screen on iOS showing movie thumbnails and durations

Interface of VLC media player on iOS showing a video of a round giraffe with playback and navigation controls

Interface of VLC media player on iOS showing a video of a round giraffe with playback and navigation controls

Your Media, Your Rules

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 50M+ users.

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Universal Format Freedom

Stop wasting time on file conversions. Play MKV, AVI, and FLAC files natively with full support for advanced subtitles and multi-track audio.

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Cloud & Network Mastery

Stream directly from your NAS, FTP, or cloud accounts like Google Drive and Dropbox to save local storage and access your archive anywhere.

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No Ads, No Subscriptions

Experience a pure, open-source media player with zero tracking and no hidden fees. A powerful tool built for the community, not for profit.

About the app

Everything you need to know about VLC media player.

Description

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player. It can play all your movies, shows and music in most formats directly without conversion. It allows file synchronization with Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive, iTunes, direct downloads and through Wi-Fi sharing as well as streaming from SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, UPnP/DLNA media servers and the web. VLC offers support for advanced subtitles including full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, playback speed control and rendering through Chromecast. VLC is completely free and open source.

Latest Version

3.7.0

Size

191.1 MB

First Released

Jul 19, 2013

Take Control of Your Media Library

Stop worrying about file formats or subscription fees. Join 50 million users and get the world's most versatile, open-source player for free—any file, any cloud, any time.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about VLC media player

What is VLC media player?

VLC media player is a free, open-source, and cross-platform multimedia player. It plays movies, shows, and music in most formats directly, without conversion.

Does VLC media player play all media formats?

Yes, VLC media player plays all movies, shows, and music in most formats directly. It eliminates the need for prior conversion.

Is VLC media player a free application?

Yes, VLC media player is completely free and open-source. Users can download and utilize all its features without any cost.

Can VLC media player sync files with cloud storage?

Yes, VLC media player allows file synchronization with Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive, and iTunes. It also supports direct downloads.

What streaming protocols does VLC media player support?

VLC media player supports streaming from SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, UPnP/DLNA media servers, and the web. This enables diverse content access.

Does VLC media player include subtitle support?

Yes, VLC media player offers advanced subtitles, including full SSA compatibility. It also provides multi-track audio and playback speed control.

Can I cast media from VLC media player?

Yes, VLC media player supports rendering through Chromecast. This feature allows users to cast video and audio content to compatible devices.

How does VLC media player organize music?

VLC media player organizes audio content by Artists, Albums, Songs, and Genres. This provides an intuitive way to browse and manage your music library.

Does VLC media player support video files?

Yes, VLC media player supports video playback. It includes a dedicated video section for accessing and playing movies and shows directly within the app.

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