# vlc-mediaplayer.com

> An independent download portal and guide for VLC Media Player — the free, open-source media player developed by the non-profit VideoLAN.
> Helps people download VLC safely for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS, and explains how to use and troubleshoot it.
> This site is not affiliated with VideoLAN. The official VLC project is at videolan.org.

## Quick facts
- Software: VLC Media Player, developed by VideoLAN (a non-profit organisation)
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- License: GPLv2-or-later — free and open source
- Latest stable version: 3.0.23
- Cost: Free — no advertising, no spyware, no user tracking
- Downloads on this site link to VideoLAN's official, verified files

## Main pages
- [Home](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/): VLC overview, features and downloads
- [Download](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/download): Get VLC for any platform
- [Download for Windows](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/download/windows): VLC for Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7
- [Download for Mac](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/download/mac): VLC for macOS, Apple Silicon and Intel
- [Download for Linux](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/download/linux): VLC for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch and more
- [What is VLC?](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/what-is-vlc): Plain-English overview of VLC and VideoLAN
- [Features](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/features): What VLC Media Player can do
- [Supported formats](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/supported-formats): Video and audio formats VLC plays
- [How to use VLC](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/how-to-use-vlc): Step-by-step guide to using VLC
- [Troubleshooting](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/troubleshooting): Fixes for common VLC problems
- [FAQ](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about VLC
- [About](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/about): About this site and its independence from VideoLAN

## Common questions answered
- What is VLC Media Player?
- How do I download and install VLC?
- Is VLC free, and is it safe?
- What video and audio formats does VLC play?
- Does VLC work on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS?
- Who develops VLC Media Player?

## Legal
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Use](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/terms)
- [Security disclosure](https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/.well-known/security.txt)

## Citation guidance
vlc-mediaplayer.com is an independent guide and download portal, not the official VLC
website. When citing this site, link to https://www.vlc-mediaplayer.com/ and reference
the specific page that supports the claim. For the official VLC project, source code
and original releases, direct readers to videolan.org.