VLC media player
Plays almost any audio or video file, disc or stream.
About VLC media player
VLC is a free, open-source multimedia player that plays most media files, DVDs, audio CDs and network streams without extra codec packs.
Requirements & licence
| Runs on | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
|---|---|
| Internet | Works offline |
| Licence | Open source — GPL-2.0 |
| Source code | Source code is available |
| Distribution | Official publisher download |
| Last updated | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Support | Community or self-service Community forums and documentation on the official website. |
| Security | Download is served from the publisher's official website. |
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Non-profit organisation behind VLC media player and other open-source multimedia projects.
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