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VLC

Name: VLC
Author: cmatomic

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various…

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Official site: github.com

About VLC

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and

framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs,

VCDs, and various streaming protocols.

How to install VLC

Click Download — the project's official release page opens in a new tab.
Download the latest .AppImage file.
Make it executable: right-click › Properties › Permissions › Allow executing as program, or run chmod +x the-file.AppImage in a terminal.
Double-click the file to run VLC — there's nothing to install, and you can delete the file to remove it.

How to run an AppImage on Linux

Frequently asked questions

Is VLC free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where VLC is available to download. Appimo doesn't host or modify any files.

Is VLC safe?

VLC downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.