VLC media player
Free & Open Source

The Free and Open Source Media Player Millions Trust

VLC media player plays almost any video or audio file, DVDs, VCDs and streaming protocols, with no spyware, no ads and no user tracking of any kind.

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Simple, fast and powerful

  • Plays everything — files, discs, webcams, devices and streaming protocols.
  • Plays most codecs with no packs needed — MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3 and more.
  • Runs on all platforms — Windows, Linux, macOS, Unix, iOS, Android and more.
  • Completely free — no spyware, no ads and no user tracking, ever.
3.5B+Downloads Worldwide
20+Years of Development
100+Languages Supported

Why millions of people choose VLC

A media player built for everyone: fast, free and completely open source software.

Plays Everything

VLC plays MP4, MKV, AVI, WebM and virtually every audio and video format without installing extra codecs.

No Ads, No Spyware

There is no spyware, no user tracking and no advertising built into VLC media player, ever.

Every Platform

Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and more, so your media follows you everywhere.

Free & Open Source

Released under an open source license, VLC is free to download, use and share for personal or professional projects.

VLC on Windows

Play any file, instantly

No codec packs. No conversions. No hassle. VLC's built-in decoders handle the vast majority of video and audio formats the moment you open them, including MP4, MKV, FLV, WMV and WebM files.

  • Built-in codecs for every popular media format
  • Streams network files and internet radio stations
  • Supports subtitles in over twenty file formats
VLC on Android

One player, every device

VLC keeps the same fast and reliable playback experience whether you are on a desktop computer, a phone, a tablet or a set-top box in your living room.

  • Windows, macOS and Linux desktop builds available
  • Native apps for Android, iOS and Android TV
  • A consistent interface across every single platform
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Frequently asked questions

Yes. VLC is completely free to download and use, with no trial period, no subscription and no hidden fees, for personal or commercial use.

No. VLC has never included advertising, spyware or user tracking of any kind, and its source code is open for anyone to review.

VLC supports nearly every media format in use today, including MP4, MKV, AVI, FLV, WebM, MP3 and FLAC, thanks to its built-in decoders.

Yes. Official VLC apps are available for Android and iOS, offering the same fast playback and wide format support as the desktop version.

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