Installation

The VLC media player is available for desktop operating systems and mobile platforms such as Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, FreeBSD, Solaris, QNX, Haiku, and Syllable Desktop. VLC is also available on digital distribution platforms such as Apple’s App Store, Google Play and Microsoft Store and supports many audio and video compression methods and file formats, including DVD-Video, video CD, and various streaming protocols.

It is able to stream media over computer networks and to transcode multimedia files. Overall, the installation process of the VLC media player is quick and easy. Follow the platform specific guides below:

Next Steps

Once you have installed and set up VLC, these topics below will help you learn more about the VLC media player:

• User Interface - Introduction to the UI, and commands of the VLC media player.

• Tips and Tricks - Jump right in with Tips and Tricks to become a VLC power user.

• Settings - Customize VLC to suit your needs.

• FAQs about VLC on Windows - Find all frequently asked questions by users running VLC on Windows.