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VLC Media Player

A multimedia player supporting a wide range of audio and video formats, CDs, DVDs, VCDs, and streaming protocols

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+Wide Format SupportPlays a wide range of multimedia formats, including MPEG, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV, FLAC, and more.
+Hardware DecodingUtilizes hardware decoding on most platforms for efficient playback.
+Subtitle SynchronizationAllows precise adjustment of subtitles to match video timing.
+Audio SynchronizationAllows precise adjustment of audio to match the video timing.
+Streaming CapabilitiesStreams content from various protocols, including HTTP, SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, UPnP/DLNA servers, web, and more.
+Subtitle FormatsSupports MicroDVD, SubRIP, SubViewer, and Vobsub subtitle formats.
+Advanced ControlPrecise control over playback allows users to tailor the viewing experience
-Tag LimitationsLacks support for using tags, making it challenging to organize and find songs in your library.
-Limited CustomizationThe program’s interface cannot be customized, limiting personalization options.

Platform

Social

   

System Requirements

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Ratings

4.10
5

CNET
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
CNET
4.5
5
based on 37 reviews
CNET
3.5
5
based on professional's opinion
CNET
4.0
5
based on 3673 reviews
FileHippo
9.0
10
based on 511 reviews
FileHippo
7.9
10
based on 513 reviews
FileHippo
8.0
10
based on 734 reviews
FileHorse
8.0
10
based on 1181 reviews
FileHorse
8.2
10
based on 2768 reviews
FileHorse
7.9
10
based on 117 reviews
Google Play
4.4
5
based on 1279218 reviews
Malavida
9.0
10
based on 1655 reviews
Malavida
8.0
10
based on 44 reviews
Malavida
8.0
10
based on 91 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 63712 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 3621 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 1098 reviews
Softonic
7.0
10
based on 521 reviews
Softpedia
4.2
5
based on 640 reviews
TechSpot
4.5
5
based on 204 reviews
Uptodown
4.1
5
based on 53 reviews

Written in

C, C++, Objective-C, Kotlin, Java (Android), Swift

Initial Release

01 February 2001

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