VLC media player

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Notes: Note that versions of VLC media player compatible with Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.6 are available from the developer site. The main download link here is version 3 for the 64 bit Intel version compatible with OS X 10.5 and above. However, you can find VLC Player for OS X 10.4.11 Intel Macs here. There is not, and there will never be, a version of VLC media player for Mac OS 9 say the developers.

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  • What is VLC Media Player?


  • Is VLC Media Player free to use?

    Yes. the software is free and open source, a key contributing factor to its worldwide success. The official website of the program offers a free and safe download to all users.

  • What kind of media does VLC Media Player play?

    The software is designed to play as much media as possible, be it a digital file, a DVD video, webcam footage or online stream. It plays most codecs without the need of downloading an additional codec pack. It is compatible with all widely-used media filetypes, along with more obscure and specialised formats.

  • What platforms does VLC Media Player run on?

    The software runs across Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Linux, Unix and Android, with a Windows Phone version currently in the works. It is designed to be a versatile program catering to the needs of as many different users as possible, no matter what their preferred platform.

  • Is VLC Media Player safe to download and use?

    If the copy is downloaded from the official website, then yes, it will be safe. The program has no spyware or trackers; in fact, it does not even have adverts. It is a free and accessible piece of software with no hidden drawbacks.

  • Can VLC Media Player play DVDs from all regions?

    Not necessarily: like all software capable of playing DVDs, whether or not it can handle multiple regions depends primarily on the user's DVD drive. If the DVD drive is region-locked, then VLC Media Player will not be able to play DVDs from foreign regions.

  • Does VLC Media Player have a config file?

    The program generates a specific config file for each user, rather than offering a global configuration file. When a user modifies and saves VLC's configuration, this results in a new config file being created in the relevant user directory. The exact location of this file depends on the user's operating system, as Windows, Mac OS and Linux/Unix versions store the file in different places.

  • Is it possible to take screenshots of media in VLC Media Player?

    Yes. Doing so is a simple process of using the relevant screenshot hotkey, which is ctrl + alt + S in Windows, Linux and Unix; command + alt + S in Mac OS X (the program allows the user to customise this hotkey). Once that is done, the screenshot will be saved in a specific folder, which can be customised by the user.

  • Can VLC Media Player be used while browsing the Internet?

    Yes, it is possible to use VLC while viewing online videos by using a special plugin. This plugin is available for multiple browsers, and will allow compatible video types to be played through VLC inside the browser.

  • Can VLC Media Player display subtitles?

    VLC is capable of reading subtitles stored on DVD, SVCD, OGM and MKV files. They are enabled by default, although it is possible to disable them from the program's menu if necessary. VLC is also capable of reading separate subtitle files.