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VLC media player

A free, open-source cross-platform media player for local media and supported streaming protocols.

Developer: VideoLAN OrganizationPlatforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSOpen source: YesFree plan: AvailableFree trial: Not listedLast checked: 2026-10-10

Official website

Main capabilities

audio and video playbackdisc playbackstream playbackwide media format support

Known limitations

Playback support depends on the media format, device and available codec support; it is not a media-authoring editor.

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Verification evidence

Core product metadata was checked against official sources on 2026-10-10.

https://images.videolan.org/vlc/index.en-GB.htmlProduct identity, stated capabilities and availability reviewed against the official source. Checked 2026-10-10.

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