VLC
About VLC
VLC media player is a free and open-source multimedia player developed by the non-profit VideoLAN project. It plays most audio and video formats out of the box, along with DVDs, audio CDs, VCDs, webcams, capture devices and a wide range of network streaming protocols, so there is no need to hunt for codec packs.
The Windows edition runs on everything from Windows XP SP3 to Windows 11 and ships as 32-bit, 64-bit and ARM64 installers, MSI packages and portable ZIP or 7z archives, as well as through the Microsoft Store. Beyond playback it can convert media, stream output to other devices and be customized with skins and extensions, and VideoLAN states it contains no spyware, ads or user tracking.
Key features
- Plays most codecs without codec packs
- Handles files, discs, webcams, devices and network streams
- Built-in media conversion
- Stream output support
- Installer, MSI and portable ZIP/7z builds for x86, x64 and ARM64
- Customizable skins and a skin editor
- Extensions to add features
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
“Windows protected your PC”
SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Antivirus blocks it
Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.
Won’t start, or a DLL is missing
Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.
Check the file
Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256Alternatives
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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: GPL-2.0 及以上开源，完全免费. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does VLC support?
This page offers VLC for Windows.
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.