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Free and open source cross-platform multimedia player.
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Verified 2026-08-23 from VideoLAN latest stable release directory.
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VLC Media Player official sources by platform
Where can you install it?
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Version evidence and catalogued download links are anchored to the publisher-owned source.
Open publisher source ↗System requirements
- macos: macOS 10.13 or later
- windows: Windows 7 or later
- linux: Most modern distributions
Does VLC Media Player have an Android app or APK?
Official Android source listed. Use the verified Android link for VLC Media Player. If the destination is Google Play, install from that listing rather than an APK mirror.
Open official Android sourceFor APK searches, prefer vendor-owned pages, Google Play, F-Droid, GitHub releases, or documentation explicitly linked by the project.
Frequently asked questions
Is VLC really free?
Yes, VLC is completely free with no ads or spyware.
What file formats does VLC support?
VLC supports virtually all video and audio formats including MKV, MP4, AVI, FLAC, and more.
Does VLC work on Apple Silicon?
Yes, VLC has native Apple Silicon support.