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VLC Media Player

Release date: February 1, 2001

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VLC media player is a free and open-source software that stands out among video and audio playback software for its universal compatibility and power. VLC originated as part of the VideoLAN project, an academic project initially developed by students at École Centrale Paris in Paris. VLC's biggest advantage is that it can play almost any video and audio format (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3, etc.) directly without needing to install additional codec packages. Thanks to this comprehensive codec support, users rarely encounter issues like “I can't open this file.” Its ability to run smoothly on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, has made it the choice of millions of users worldwide. Furthermore, it is not just a player; it also offers advanced features such as media conversion, streaming, and network playback. Simplicity, speed, and versatility make VLC one of today's most popular and respected media players.

features:

  • It can play almost all video and audio formats (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3, etc.) without requiring an additional codec package.
  • It is available on multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
  • Supports physical media formats such as CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and VCD.
  • You can upload various subtitle formats (SRT, SUB, ASS, etc.) and adjust their timing/appearance.
  • It can convert between different video and audio formats (for example, converting an MKV file to MP4).
  • It can play internet radio stations, network shares, or live streams from webcams, and it can also function as a streaming media server itself.
  • Users can personalize the player's design by changing their skins.
  • You can adjust equalizer settings, video color/brightness, and apply special sound effects.
  • It offers the ability to record a stream or media that is being played.
  • It has comprehensive and customizable keyboard shortcuts for basic functions such as speed, jump, and full screen.