VLC is a free media player from the VideoLAN project. It plays most video and audio files, as well as DVDs, audio CDs and many streaming protocols. According to VideoLAN, VLC is completely free, with no spyware, no ads and no user tracking.
Install
- Open videolan.org and choose Download VLC. The page detects your system.
- Run the downloaded file and follow the wizard.
VLC is available for Windows (including ARM), macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Tip: set it as the default app
In Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Default apps, choose VLC media player and set it for the file types you want.
Sources
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