mpv
A minimal, keyboard-driven media player that handles a very wide range of video, audio and subtitle formats.GetGPL-2.0+
VLC
A familiar media player for a wide range of files and streams.
GPL-2.0 · Downloads from videolan.org
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- videolan
- Verified
- 2026
About VLC
VLC handles many common audio and video formats in one application. It also includes playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks and network streams.
Use the official VideoLAN download page to choose the correct Mac build. The project spans several platforms, with platform-specific interfaces and features.
Information
- Source code
- videolan/vlc
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Website
- videolan.org
- Download
- videolan.org
- Category
- Media
- Evidence checked
- Tags
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Sources and image credits
- github.com/videolan/vlc
- github.com/videolan/vlc/blob/master/COPYING
- www.videolan.org/vlc/
- icon.png: VLC contributors. GPL-2.0; upstream project asset, trademarks retained.
License and artwork notices
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