5 powerful VLC features I regret not using sooner

Every time I reinstall Windows 11 or set up a new PC, the first thing I do is open Edge, install Google Chrome, and download ...
Android Police

VLC on Android is ugly, but it's still the only video player I trust

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
Android Authority

I still love VLC, but this lightweight video player changed the game for me

VLC Player has been my go-to video app for years, dating back to the good ol’ Windows XP days. That loyalty progressed to Android, and I still use it across desktop and mobile for my video content ...
Lifehacker

'Screenbox' Is a Sleek and Capable VLC-Based Video Player for Windows

The power you love in a prettier package. June 6, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Looking for a Windows video player that looks nice, is easy to use, and ...
PC World

Do more with VLC: 9 little-known features that go beyond playing videos

VLC isn’t just one of the most capable video player apps out there, but one of the most popular PC apps of all time. It’s entirely free, it’s open-source, and it’s so widely loved by nearly everyone.
PC World

VLC celebrates 6 billion downloads with new AI subtitles feature

At CES 2025, non-profit organization VideoLAN announced that their open-source media player app VLC Media Player crossed an incredible milestone: over 6 billion downloads, TechCrunch reports.
The Verge

VLC player demos real-time AI subtitling for videos

VideoLAN shows off the creation and translation of subtitles in more than 100 languages, all offline. VideoLAN shows off the creation and translation of subtitles in more than 100 languages, all ...
TechCrunch

VLC tops 6 billion downloads, previews AI-generated subtitles

VLC media player, the popular open source software developed by nonprofit VideoLAN, has topped 6 billion downloads worldwide and teased an AI-powered subtitle system. The new feature automatically ...
Lifehacker

CES 2025: VLC Media Player Introduced AI Subtitles and Translation That Work Offline

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. VLC media player is among the surprise ...
Mashable

4 reasons why you should be using VLC 3.0, the best media player ever

VLC, the world's best open-source media player (it plays like virtually every format), just reached a big milestone in its 17-year history. The free app's been updated to version 3.0 "Vetinari" and ...
Android Authority

VLC media player's next feature could be free streaming channels

VLC media player could gain access to free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, a representative said. This would be an optional feature for users, though, and the decision hasn’t been ...