VLC media player

VLC media player software icon
  • Developer VideoLAN
  • Platforms Desktop and Mobile
  • Operating Systems Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Android
  • Supported formats 163
  • Rating
    4.4 (41 vote)

VLC media player supports 163 different file extensions and can open, edit and convert them to other formats. The table contains information on the program’s features and the extensions it can work with.

VLC media player offers full support for multiple extensions, enabling efficient daily file management. Open and view files in AVI, MOV, MPG and additional formats effortlessly.

A key feature of VLC media player is converting files between formats, making sharing easier.

To download the latest version of VLC media player, visit the official VideoLAN website for the download link.

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Why does VLC media player crash or shut down frequently?

Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind VLC media player crash. Keep your developer products up to date by installing the latest updates.

A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.

What are the steps to set VLC media player as the default program to open files?

Setting a default program by file type in Windows

  1. To get started, right-click your file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
  2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select VLC media player as your desired application;
  3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening files.

Change Default Program on Mac

  1. Initiate a right click or use Control + left click on the desired file to open a menu where you can select various actions;
  2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
  3. Look towards the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. "Recommended programs" will be the default selection;
  4. Select "All Programs" from this menu and proceed to search for VLC media player. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default option.

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