Skip to content
appsgit

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 19,909 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of Windows Media Player and QuickTime Player.

github.com/videolan/vlc (opens in a new tab)

View on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

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

Similar apps

More open-source media players

All media players

FAQ

VLC media player FAQ

Still curious? Email info@appsgit.com.

What is 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 19,909 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of Windows Media Player and QuickTime Player.

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.