VLC media player

VLC media player

by VideoLAN

5.8K ratings
1341 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's New in VLC media player

3.7.3

April 24, 2026

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

5

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$9.99

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Purchase to support the developers of the app

Charts

Top Free

The app has maintained its position at 35 recently.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

User reviews

No option to compress video

Where is the option to compress/reduce the size of videos?

Needs work

You can’t open one mp3 at a time without closing the app first. Doesn’t work anywhere as good as the Windows version. Can’t see mp3 file info.

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Half-done app that is getting worse by every update

Apparently it's "not ready". All the video/audio/playlist tabs do NOT support local media files, even though you can browse Local Files in the Browse tab it does not support handling local files properly. It would be nice if the app would not crash when I am opening a local media file, and if I could create a playlist on-the-fly when I am listening to or watching local items and I could just add them to playlists of my choice.
Do you have any plans of completing the implementations or will the app remain just half-ready? The afore mentioned video and audio tabs do not even have options to browse for media so non-sense to have these tabs any way.
Update: first of all, NO - I will not rearrange my storage just to suit a bug that the developers cannot fix; secondly now there is no way to disable gestures. Before update there were no gestures (all disabled) and after update the video acts erratic when accidentally tapped the screen. CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO DISABLE ALL GESTURES AGAIN, INCLUDING TAP AND SWIPE AND EVERYTHING ELSE!!!!
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Does not support picture in picture feature

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.