VLC Media Player for Mac
A powerful free media player that plays almost every audio and video format without extra codecs.
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VLC Media Player is developed by VideoLAN.
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Editors' Review
VLC Media Player, developed by VideoLAN, A powerful free media player that plays almost every audio and video format without extra codecs.
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VLC Media Player continues to set the standard for free multimedia playback with exceptional format compatibility, hardware acceleration, and advanced playback controls. The latest release improves stability, security, ARM support, and overall performance while remaining completely free and open source.
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VLC Media Player
Main Window
VLC Media Player
Main Window
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Settings
Panel
Settings
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Features
Overview
Features
Overview
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Advanced
Options
Advanced
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Beyond the basics
- Plays nearly every media format
- No codec packs required
- Hardware accelerated playback
- Cross-platform open-source software
Bottom Line
The trusted media player that plays virtually everything.
A powerful free media player that plays almost every audio and video format without extra codecs.
What is new in version 3.0.23
- Updated to version 3.0.23.
- Performance improvements and bug fixes.
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Full Specifications
General
NameVLC Media Player
Release DateJanuary 08, 2026
Last UpdatedJanuary 08, 2026
Version3.0.23
Operating Systems
PlatformMac
OS RequirementsWindows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, macOS 10.10+, Linux, Android 5.0+, iOS 11+
Categoryghvhjnb
Details
DeveloperVideoLAN
LicenseFree
Rating 5.0/5
Developer's Description
By VideoLAN
A powerful free media player that plays almost every audio and video format without extra codecs.