VLC Media Player
Play local videos, music and subtitle files in a free desktop media player.
Desktop platforms: Windows, macOS and Linux. Check the publisher for current OS versions and hardware requirements.
What can you do with VLC Media Player?
Open a downloaded video, add a subtitle track and adjust playback speed.
- Video and audio playback
- Subtitle support
- Playback speed controls
How to install
- Open the official download page using the button on this page. Choose your operating system and review the publisher’s current system requirements.
- On Windows, download the installer that matches your computer and follow its setup prompts. On macOS, choose Intel or Apple Silicon where offered, open the disk image and follow its instructions.
- On Linux, follow the publisher’s distribution or package instructions. The correct method varies by distribution; a Windows installer will not work on Linux.
- Launch the application and try a small file first. Keep project files and original media in a folder you can find again.
Your first useful task
Open a video through the Media or File menu. If subtitles are separate, add the subtitle file and check its timing before watching.
Before you choose
Choose VLC when you want to watch existing media files. It is a player, rather than a timeline editor for assembling a finished video.
Free software still takes time to learn. Work on a copy of important files and review the result before replacing the original. GetFree4U does not bundle an installer or change the publisher’s software.
Download questions
Does this button download a file directly?
No. It opens the official publisher’s download page so you can select the correct current installer.
Which version should I choose?
For everyday work, choose the stable release offered for your operating system. Check compatibility on the download page; this guide does not pin a version number.