Mac app · VideoLAN
VLC media player
Best for: Playing almost any video or audio format.
- Best for
- Playing almost any video or audio format
- Developer
- VideoLAN
- Price
- Free (open source)
- Our testing
- Not yet hands-on tested
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Pricing options
VLC
Free
Open source
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Features
- Plays almost any audio or video format
- Network streams and DVDs
- Subtitle and audio track controls
- Convert and stream
- Cross-platform
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Plays everything without codec hassle
- Free, no ads
- Available everywhere
- Reliable for odd files
Disadvantages (cons)
- Interface looks old
- Less Mac-native than IINA
- Limited library features
- Can be heavier than expected
Who should use VLC media player
- Anyone with unusual media files
- Cross-platform users
- People wanting a free universal player
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