VLC media player
VLC media player is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS and Linux. VLC media player - plays everything, runs anywhere. It has 20,254 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of Windows Media Player and QuickTime Player.
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About VLC media player
VLC is a libre and open source media player and multimedia engine, focused on playing everything, and running everywhere.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use VLC media player instead of.
- Windows Media Player
- QuickTime Player
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Is VLC media player free and open source?
Yes. VLC media player's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install VLC media player?
Download it from the repository or build it from source by following the README on GitHub.
Can VLC media player replace Windows Media Player?
VLC media player is commonly used as a free alternative to Windows Media Player and QuickTime Player. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.