VLC Mac

About VLC

VLC is the ultimate media player, ported to the Windows Universal Platform. Beware! This VLC does not feature all the features of the classic VLC! It does not support DVD or Blurays! Use the desktop version instead! VLC media player is a portable, free and open-source, cross-platform media player and streaming media server written by the VideoLAN project. VLC is available for all operating system, desktop, mobiles or TVs. VLC media player supports virtually all video and audio formats, including subtitles, rare file formats and streaming protocols.

Publisher: VideoLAN

Publisher Website: videolan.org

Release Date: 1-Mar-18

How to Run VLC on Mac

Mac Version Available

Option 1: Use Parallels

Parallels is the fastest, easiest, and most powerful option to run Windows on your Mac. Data can be shared between Mac and Windows and switching between the two is as simple as switching screens. Run it On Mac recommends Parallels as the #1 best way to run VLC on your Mac desktop or laptop.

Pros: Very Cost-Effective; Easily transfer files; Easily switch between Windows & Mac.

Cons: May see a slight decrease in performance; Cost varies from $50-80 for a personal license.

Learn More at Parallels.com

Option 2: Use Bootcamp

Boot Camp is a boot utility included with most Apple desktop and laptop products that allows users to install a Windows operating system alongside the native macOS/OS X operating system. Using Bootcamp is a relatively technical process and should probably only be undertaken by someone who understands the process.

Pros: Free; Good option if you need high performance or are using an older machine.

Cons: Switching between operating systems requires a restart; difficult, technical installation process.

Learn More at Apple.com

VLC System Requirements

Windows 10/Mobile Also Available for Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile (ARM, x64, x86)

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