Video Software Players VLC for Windows

VLC for Windows VLC for Windows 3.0.20 for Windows

by VideoLAN

Avg. Rating 4.1 (1,638 votes)

File Details

File Size 40.0 MB
License Open Source
Operating System Windows (All)
Date Added
Total Downloads 517,069
Publisher VideoLAN
Homepage VLC
Other Versions

Publisher's Description

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols.

Latest Reviews

EdwardMatthew

EdwardMatthew reviewed v3.0.17.4 on Nov 27, 2023

Experiencing issues with VLC on my mobile for the past 7 months—specifically, created folders disappearing and media missing from the playlist. Seeking solutions or advice from anyone who has encountered and resolved similar problems. Thanks!

whirly

whirly reviewed v3.0.6 on Jan 12, 2019

This was not an upgrade. VLC is a dynamite program but this upgrade doesn't pass muster.

Aegis69

Aegis69 reviewed v3.0.2 on Apr 25, 2018

Still very, VERY slow to start. I even have it installed to an SSD, still takes 5 to 8 seconds to load. Insane

VictorAnderson

VictorAnderson reviewed v3.0.0 on Feb 12, 2018

I gotta give it 5 stars - and it's hard to get 5 stars from me :)

some guy

some guy reviewed v3.0.0 on Feb 12, 2018

fantastic plays what others can't great for playing media through your local network, google play-store has a remote for it as well

inkowyouknow

inkowyouknow reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 12, 2016

The only player I use, flawless playback works like a charm

ikzelf

ikzelf reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 10, 2016

First of all : I lake it
But .....
When I start a video, the interface is partly off screen all the time.
VLC positions its window in the lower right corner of my monitor - very annoying - I can't use it this way.

Aegis69

Aegis69 reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 9, 2016

My only complaint is that is is very very slow to start. Even if I just ran it, it still starts slow. Shouldnt it still be in memory?

Picasso

Picasso reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 8, 2016

One of the most useful pieces of software ever written!

some guy

some guy reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 8, 2016

best player hands down ! great multi cross platform Windows /Linux/Android

Avg. Rating 4.1 (1,638 votes)
Your Rating
EdwardMatthew

EdwardMatthew reviewed v3.0.17.4 on Nov 27, 2023

Pros: VLC is one of the best player that I have ever used but except last 7 months

Cons: I've been using VLC on my mobile for the past 6 years, but in the last 7 months, I've encountered several issues. The main problem is that I create a folder, but after some time, the folder vanishes, and I can't find my media in the playlist. If anyone has a solution for this, please let me know.
Thank you!

Bottom Line: Experiencing issues with VLC on my mobile for the past 7 months—specifically, created folders disappearing and media missing from the playlist. Seeking solutions or advice from anyone who has encountered and resolved similar problems. Thanks!

Someone reviewed v on Mar 19, 2023

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Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

whirly

whirly reviewed v3.0.6 on Jan 12, 2019

Pros: You can downgrade to 3.0.5 easily

Cons: It chokes at startup ... not useful Period.

Bottom Line: This was not an upgrade. VLC is a dynamite program but this upgrade doesn't pass muster.

Aegis69

Aegis69 reviewed v3.0.2 on Apr 25, 2018

Pros: slow

Cons: slow

Bottom Line: Still very, VERY slow to start. I even have it installed to an SSD, still takes 5 to 8 seconds to load. Insane

VictorAnderson

VictorAnderson reviewed v3.0.0 on Feb 12, 2018

Pros: One of the best video players out there for sure. It now supports google chromecast - which for me is a big deal. Overall the thing is excellent - plays pretty much any video you toss at it.

Cons: Take a bit to load - a small price to pay though for a killer piece of freeware.

Bottom Line: I gotta give it 5 stars - and it's hard to get 5 stars from me :)

some guy

some guy reviewed v3.0.0 on Feb 12, 2018

Pros: does what many others cant

Cons: non

Bottom Line: fantastic plays what others can't great for playing media through your local network, google play-store has a remote for it as well

inkowyouknow

inkowyouknow reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 12, 2016

The only player I use, flawless playback works like a charm

ikzelf

ikzelf reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 10, 2016

First of all : I lake it
But .....
When I start a video, the interface is partly off screen all the time.
VLC positions its window in the lower right corner of my monitor - very annoying - I can't use it this way.

Aegis69

Aegis69 reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 9, 2016

My only complaint is that is is very very slow to start. Even if I just ran it, it still starts slow. Shouldnt it still be in memory?

Picasso

Picasso reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 8, 2016

One of the most useful pieces of software ever written!

some guy

some guy reviewed v2.2.4 on Jun 8, 2016

best player hands down ! great multi cross platform Windows /Linux/Android

Zootopia3001

Zootopia3001 reviewed v2.2.3 on May 3, 2016

Good media player, with internal codecs. It should work for most.
For those saying it has trouble with some video formats, you might try disabling 'Accelerated video output (Overlay)' in video preferences.

Personally I prefer Media Player Classic - Home Cinema(along with standalone filters offered at Sourceforge) as default for most video formats, a few kept with Windows Media Player and what's left going to VLC.

Aegis69

Aegis69 reviewed v2.2.1 Beta on Apr 13, 2015

Takes forever to load on Windows now, doesn't play H265 worth a crap, the android version does not allow seek at all. Strange that everyone loves this player so much.

FatBastard

FatBastard reviewed v2.2.1 Beta on Apr 13, 2015

VLC is an amazing media player but it does NOT work with DXVA and therefore the cpu usage can be quite high sometimes.

A working DXVA implementation is much needed!

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