VLC Media Player 3.0.24 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesEvery Mac owner eventually meets a video file that the built in player refuses to open. VLC is the usual answer. Developed by the VideoLAN project, this free and open source player handles a huge range of formats on its own, plays discs and network streams, and has no ads or tracking.
Key Features
- Plays most multimedia files without installing extra codec packs
- Handles DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs and a wide range of streaming protocols
- Subtitle support with control over timing, size and encoding
- Audio and video filters, playback speed control and an equalizer
- Converts media between formats and can record network streams
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page to get the Mac disk image, or Download from the official site instead.
- Open the disk image and drag VLC into your Applications folder.
- Launch VLC, then open any media file or stream address to start playing.
System Requirements
VideoLAN states that VLC requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later and runs on any Mac with a 64 bit Intel processor or an Apple Silicon chip. A Universal build is provided, so one download covers both kinds of machine.
FAQs
Is VLC really free?
Yes. VLC is released by the non profit VideoLAN organization under an open source licence. There is no paid version, no trial period and no advertising inside the player.
Why does VLC play files other players reject?
It ships with its own large set of decoders built in, rather than relying on the operating system. Unusual formats, old files and partial downloads often still play.
Can VLC play streams from my local network?
Yes. It can open network streams and shared media from local servers, and it supports many common streaming protocols for both live and on demand content.
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