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VLC media player

VLC media player

by VideoLAN

5.8K ratings
1286 reviews
#35 in free Photo & Video
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📷 Photo & Video
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Play virtually any video or audio file directly without conversion. Stream media from cloud services, network servers, or the web. Offers advanced subtitle support and playback controls.

✓Plays all video and audio formats
✓No file conversion needed
✓Cloud and network streaming
✓Advanced subtitle support
✓Playback speed control
✓Chromecast rendering
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of VLC media player. Based on 5.8K reviews and a 3.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Plays everything
  • 👍Great for offline media
  • 🔒No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀Convenient file transfer
  • 👍Customizable playback

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy after updates
  • 🔋Drains battery
  • 👎Confusing UI/UX
  • 🐛Unreliable network streaming
  • 👎Lacks basic features
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What's New in VLC media player

3.7.3

April 24, 2026

· stability improvements · fix expansion of playlists stored on the network

5

In-App Purchases

$9.99

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Purchase to support the developers of the app

Charts

Top Free

📈 35+3

Photo & Video

This app rose +3 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on August 31, 2026.

User reviews

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Good, needs PiP

Good app, works well. Just needs Picture in Picture
rahnjrahnj

Plays anything but..

Pros: There isn’t any video or music file this can’t play. CONS: Awful, awful, AWFUL user interface. Small skip buttons. Gestures to skip don’t reliably work.
ScholarJScholarJ

Meh

I use the app to listen to audio files and this app has a weird issues where it skips the first second of the song and it’s really annoying because that’s my only issues with the app.
sammie2075sammie2075

We need this update

The app is good for looking at files and playing old video files from 2001 that windows media player doesn't support but there's one issue. I want to watch DVDs on my iPad and I don't know how to do that on VLC mobile. Can you fix that?
WinglemydingleWinglemydingle

Sync with Photos App??

VLC has been one of my go to, opensource, video apps for over a decade on my Macs. I just downloaded it for iOS and love all the fratures it has, but is still missing a critical, seemingly obvious, integration with the native Apple Photos app. It would be great if VLC could recognize media content in the Photos app and even be able to view albums as playlists.

I’m still giving the app 5 stars, but hopefully they will add this feature soon!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Playback issues with certain codecs

Bug

Crashes when accessing network shares

Bug

Inconsistent shuffle/repeat behavior

Bug

Subtitle sync problems

Bug

Deleted files not freeing up storage

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Picture-in-Picture mode

Feature

Improved playlist management

Feature

Folder-based organization

Feature

Lyrics support

Feature

Chromecast integration

Feature

FAQ

What can VLC media player do?

VLC media player is a free and open-source application that can play virtually all video and audio files directly without requiring conversion. It also supports streaming from various cloud services, network servers, and the web, along with advanced subtitle features and playback controls.

What are the key features of VLC media player?

Key features include the ability to play all media formats without conversion, file synchronization with popular cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, streaming from network servers (SMB, FTP, UPnP/DLNA), advanced subtitle support with full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, playback speed control, and Chromecast rendering.

Is VLC media player free to use?

Yes, VLC media player is completely free and open source. There are no hidden costs, in-app purchases, or advertisements associated with its use.

What devices is VLC media player compatible with?

VLC media player is a cross-platform application, meaning it is available on a wide range of operating systems and devices, including desktop computers (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile devices (Android, iOS).

What are common use cases for VLC media player?

Common use cases include playing obscure or high-definition video files that other players struggle with, watching movies and TV shows directly from network-attached storage (NAS) devices, streaming media from cloud storage, and enjoying music with advanced playback options.