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More Than a Player
From formats to streams, subtitles to conversions, VLC handles it all, built in.
Features
More Than a Player
From formats to streams, subtitles to conversions, VLC handles it all, built in.
Features
More Than a Player
From formats to streams, subtitles to conversions, VLC handles it all, built in.
Plays Everything
Play files, discs, streams, and devices with unmatched compatibility.
Plays Everything
Play files, discs, streams, and devices with unmatched compatibility.
Real-Time Tracking
Play files, discs, streams, and devices with unmatched compatibility.
Codec-Free Compatibility
Enjoy support for almost every media format without installing extra codec packs.
Codec-Free Compatibility
Enjoy support for almost every media format without installing extra codec packs.
Codec-Free Compatibility
Enjoy support for almost every media format without installing extra codec packs.
Cross-Platform Freedom
Use VLC on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS with the same reliable experience.
Cross-Platform Freedom
Use VLC on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS with the same reliable experience.
Cross-Platform Freedom
Use VLC on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS with the same reliable experience.
100% Free & Open Source
Experience powerful playback with no ads, no tracking, and no hidden costs.
100% Free & Open Source
Experience powerful playback with no ads, no tracking, and no hidden costs.
100% Free & Open Source
Keep your analytics safe with advanced security and strong encryption.
Customizable Experience
Change the look, extend features, and fine-tune playback.
Customizable Experience
Change the look, extend features, and fine-tune playback.
Customizable Experience
Change the look, extend features, and fine-tune playback.
Community-Powered
Join a global team of developers dedicated to keeping VLC fast and secure.
Community-Powered
Join a global team of developers dedicated to keeping VLC fast and secure.
Community-Powered
Join a global team of developers dedicated to keeping VLC fast and secure.
Community
Built and Shared by the Community
Join a global network of creators improving VLC with custom skins, extensions, and shared knowledge
Community
Built and Shared by the Community
Join a global network of creators improving VLC with custom skins, extensions, and shared knowledge
Community
Built and Shared by the Community
Join a global network of creators improving VLC with custom skins, extensions, and shared knowledge
Customization & Add-ons
Personalize VLC with custom skins, extensions, and interface tweaks you can create and share.
Customization & Add-ons
Personalize VLC with custom skins, extensions, and interface tweaks you can create and share.
Customization & Add-ons
Personalize VLC with custom skins, extensions, and interface tweaks you can create and share.
Community Forum
Join discussions, ask questions, and connect with other VLC users and contributors worldwide.
Community Forum
Join discussions, ask questions, and connect with other VLC users and contributors worldwide.
Community Forum
Join discussions, ask questions, and connect with other VLC users and contributors worldwide.
Documentation & Wiki
Learn, contribute, and stay up to date through community-written guides and technical docs.
Documentation & Wiki
Learn, contribute, and stay up to date through community-written guides and technical docs.
Documentation & Wiki
Learn, contribute, and stay up to date through community-written guides and technical docs.
Contribute & Collaborate
Help improve VLC through testing, translation, design, or development. Every contribution matters.
Contribute & Collaborate
Help improve VLC through testing, translation, design, or development. Every contribution matters.
Contribute & Collaborate
Help improve VLC through testing, translation, design, or development. Every contribution matters.