VLC Media Player 3.0.23
3.98
from 63 Reviews
VLC Media Player handles virtually any format you throw at it - MP4, MKV, AVI, HEVC, MOV, WMV, FLAC, and over 200 other audio and video formats work instantly without downloading additional codecs.
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Why Choose VLC Media Player?
VLC requires zero configuration. Drop any media file onto the player and it starts playing immediately.
Unlike Windows Media Player that constantly prompts for missing codecs, VLC includes everything needed for playback built right in.
The player handles modern formats including HEVC/H.265 for 4K content, VP9, and AV1 for next-generation streaming.
Hardware acceleration ensures smooth playback even on older systems by offloading decoding to your GPU.
Beyond basic playback, VLC converts videos between formats, streams network content, applies real-time filters, and even downloads YouTube videos.
The interface stays clean and responsive whether you're watching a single clip or managing a playlist of thousands.
Cross-Platform Availability
VLC runs on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 with both 32-bit and 64-bit builds available.
Mac users get native support for macOS Monterey through Sequoia. Download VLC for Mac with native Apple Silicon support.
Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora all have VLC packages in their repositories.
Mobile users can grab VLC for Android for the same codec-free experience on phones and tablets.
What's New in VLC 3.0.23
The latest release brings WebVTT subtitle positioning fixes, improved JPEG file handling with JFIF headers, and enhanced audio codec information display for formats like FLAC 24-bit.
When to Consider Alternatives
Power users who want granular control over video rendering might prefer MPC-BE paired with LAV Filters and MPC Video Renderer. This combination offers advanced color processing and HDR tone mapping that VLC currently lacks.
For users who prefer the classic Media Player Classic interface with modern codec support, MPC-HC delivers lightweight performance with full hardware acceleration.
If you need comprehensive codec support system-wide rather than just within VLC, the K-Lite Codec Pack enables playback in Windows Media Player and other DirectShow-compatible applications.
Related Tools
Converting your video collection? HandBrake transforms DVDs and video files into MP4 or MKV format.
For lossless editing of MKV files - extracting audio tracks, adding subtitles, or merging clips - MKVToolNix handles everything without re-encoding.
Learn more about VLC's capabilities in our guides on Mastering Audio and Video File Conversion with VLC and Playing Xvid Files on VLC.
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KO
@Cris
Although the official VLC website hasn’t been updated yet, the final VLC Media Player 3.0.22 release is available on the VLC download servers, so we listed it here too, of course 😉
Although the official VLC website hasn’t been updated yet, the final VLC Media Player 3.0.22 release is available on the VLC download servers, so we listed it here too, of course 😉
CR
Fake !
Last version is 3.0.21
P.S. VLC is the BEST !
Last version is 3.0.21
P.S. VLC is the BEST !
UN
For months, a different version 3.0.21 has been released almost every day. VLC 4 alpha started a pretty long time ago. ~2005? +-3 y
Isn't there a better way to mark new releases?
Isn't there a better way to mark new releases?
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You are right, weve added the date to the version to make it easier to track new releases. This should help provide more clarity and avoid confusion with frequent updates.
Thanks for your feedback!