VLC
About VLC
VLC media player is a free, open-source, cross-platform player maintained by the non-profit VideoLAN. On the Mac it ships as a universal binary for Intel and Apple silicon, with separate builds for each chip as well.
Its strength is compatibility: MKV, MP4, AVI, FLAC, DVDs, audio CDs, VCDs and many streaming protocols play without extra codecs, which fills the gaps QuickTime leaves. VLC also switches audio and subtitle tracks, adjusts subtitle delay, takes snapshots, plays network streams and offers basic conversion and streaming output.
Key features
- Plays nearly every audio and video format
- DVD, audio CD and VCD playback
- Subtitle and audio track switching
- Network stream playback
- Built-in conversion and streaming output
- Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“App is damaged and can’t be opened”
Move the app into Applications, open Terminal, run this line, then open the app again:
xattr -cr "/Applications/VLC.app"“Developer cannot be verified”
In Finder → Applications, Control-click the app, choose Open, then Open again. On macOS 15 or later: System Settings → Privacy & Security, then “Open Anyway” at the bottom.
Apple silicon or Intel?
Apple menu → About This Mac. If the chip says Apple M, pick the Apple silicon build; Universal works on both.
Check the file
Run this in Terminal and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/file-nameAlternatives
Changelog
FAQ
How do I download VLC?
The Quark Drive share for VLC is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is VLC free?
VLC license: 开源免费（GPL-2.0 及以上）. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does VLC support?
This page offers VLC for macOS.
Is VLC from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.