VLC
A libre, cross-platform media player and multimedia engine that plays virtually any audio or video format.
What is VLC?
VLC is a free, open-source media player and multimedia engine that plays virtually any audio or video format across multiple platforms. It solves the problem of incompatible media files by supporting a wide range of codecs and formats without requiring additional downloads. The project also includes libVLC, an embeddable engine for third-party applications.
End-users seeking a reliable, no-cost media player for personal or professional use, and developers looking to integrate multimedia playback into their applications via libVLC.
Developers choose VLC for its unmatched format support, cross-platform availability, and the flexibility of libVLC for embedding playback capabilities. Its open-source nature and strong community ensure continuous improvement and transparency.
Overview
VLC media player - All pull requests are ignored, please use MRs on https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc
Use Cases
Best For
- Playing obscure or legacy media formats without extra codecs
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