Creative & Dev VLC Media Player 3.0.21 — Open-Source Media Player
v3.0.21 | 2026-06-01 | GPLv2+ | 36 MB
VLC is an open-source media player that plays almost any audio or video file without extra codecs. It handles discs, network streams, subtitles and conversions, and is free of advertisements or bundled installers.
Key features
- Plays a huge range of containers and codecs out of the box.
- DVD, Blu-ray and network streaming support, including IPTV.
- Subtitle support, audio filters, equalizer and video effects.
- Built-in conversion and streaming tools via the media menu.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants a reliable, codec-complete player on Windows, macOS, Linux or Android, without installing a codec pack.
Download and usage notes
Download from the official VideoLAN site or the Google Play store. Do not install VLC from third-party downloaders that bundle offers; the official builds are clean.
Technical Specifications & Release Info
| Version / Release | 3.0.21 |
| Release Date | 2026-06-01 |
| Archive File Size | 36 MB |
| License / Distribution | GPLv2+ |
| Official Source | https://www.videolan.org/vlc/ |
| Release Note | Released by VideoLAN. Open source with no adware. |
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AV1 hardware decoding and 10-bit HDR tone-mapping work flawlessly on this build. No dropped frames even on 4K 120fps video streams.
Spatial audio pass-through over HDMI to my 7.1.4 receiver works with zero configuration. Essential media player.
Still the gold standard for opening obscure container formats and vintage MPEG/RealMedia files.