How do I enable VLC on my Mac?

Download the Mac OS X package from the VLC MacOS X download page . Double-click on the icon of the package : an icon will appear on your Desktop, right beside your drive(s). Open it and drag the VLC application from the resulting window to the place where you want to install it (it should be /Applications).

What file types are supported by VLC?

Input Formats MPEG (ES,PS,TS,PVA,MP3), AVI, ASF / WMV / WMA, MP4 / MOV / 3GP, OGG / OGM / Annodex, Matroska (MKV), Real, WAV (including DTS), Raw Audio: DTS, AAC, AC3/A52, Raw DV, FLAC, FLV (Flash), MXF, Nut, Standard MIDI / SMF, Creative™ Voice.

How do I update VLC on my Mac?

On a Mac, click VLC > Check for Updates. This option is found on the menu bar at the top of your Mac’s display. VLC will let you know if an update is available. Click “Install Update” to download it.

Why does VLC keep crashing Mac?

Uninstall and Re-install VLC Media Player VLC crashing problems can be caused by corrupted VLC installer files or program bugs. Uninstall the current VLC, restart your device, and re-install it later on your computer. Steps vary on different platforms. But it’s easy to do this even for novice users.

What kind of OS do I need for VLC media player?

VLC media player requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later. It runs on any Mac with a 64-bit Intel processor or an Apple Silicon chip. Previous devices are supported by older releases. Note that the first generation of Intel-based Macs equipped with Core Solo or Core Duo processors is no longer supported.

Why is my VLC not working on my Mac?

Whether you want to play your favourite music or watch downloaded videos, VLC is able to play any media file with high quality. Though VLC performs great most of the time, there are also instances when the app encounters a bad day. Recently, VLC users have encountered issues when opening the app on their Macs.

Which is the latest version of VLC for Mac?

Please use version 2.0.10 linked below. Support for NPAPI plugins was removed from all modern web browsers, so VLC’s plugin is no longer maintained. The last version is 3.0.4 and can be found here. It will not receive any further updates. We provide older releases for users who wish to deploy our software on legacy releases of Mac OS X.

What to do when video codec is not supported on Mac?

If video file gives unsupported codec error on Mac, right-click on the file. Click on ‘Open With’ option. Mac may suggest all the installed apps that can play the video. If the ‘video codec is not supported’ error appears on Windows or Mac, then download the codec.