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VLC media player Download

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Vendor VideoLAN
Current version 3.0.24
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Download from VideoLAN

What it is

VLC is a free, open-source media player from VideoLAN. It plays files, discs, webcams, devices and network streams, which makes it a quick way to test a camera's RTSP stream or play exported video without the recorder's own player. Source

Works with

Windows64-bit and ARM64 Source
macOSUniversal and Apple Silicon Source
Linux, Android, iOSPackages and app stores Source

System requirements

Current version3.0.24
Windows download size43 MB

From the VLC download page.

How to install

  1. Open the VLC page on videolan.org.
  2. Download the installer for your system.
  3. Run the installer and start VLC.

From the VLC download page.

How to open a camera stream

  1. In VLC choose Media > Open Network Stream.
  2. Enter the camera's RTSP URL, in the format the camera maker documents, including the user name and password if required.
  3. Click Play.

From VideoLAN.

FAQ

Is VLC free?

Yes. VLC is free and open source.

Can VLC play a camera stream?

Yes. Use Media > Open Network Stream with the camera's RTSP URL.

What is the current version?

VLC 3.0.24.

Sources