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4.7
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1998

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Shanawaz 46 K.
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Shanawaz 46 K.
11/26/2025
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Versatile Media Player with Excellent Codec SupportSure! Here’s a revised version of the review with a title you can keep or change as you like: *Title:* _Why VLC Gets a 9/10 from Me_ On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give VideoLAN (VLC) a *9*. It’s free, open‑source, and runs smoothly on virtually every platform—Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The wide codec support means I rarely need extra software to play a file, and there are no ads or hidden fees. The only reason it doesn’t get a perfect 10 is the occasional UI roughness on mobile and a few niche subtitle‑rendering quirks, but overall it’s a reliable, versatile media player I can wholeheartedly recommend.

I consider VideoLan the best software for playing media due to its ability to improve video playback such that all videos on my PC work well. One of the standout features I appreciate is the variety of functions and tools available, which enhance the video playing experience significantly. The software allows for easy adjustments like slowing down or speeding up video playback, making the viewing experience personalized and enjoyable. The 100% natural zooming feature is another aspect I find particularly useful, providing more control over video playback. VideoLan also improves video quality, enhancing it to HD levels, which is perfect for watching movies and videos in the best possible quality. Overall, I find this tool very effective in its job as it ensures all video content plays smoothly and with good picture quality on my PC.
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Marcos F.
11/17/2025
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Extremely Versatile and Compatible with All Formats

Very versatile, compatible with practically any audio or video format, works on any operating system, and is very lightweight and fast regardless of the computer.
shailesh s.
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shailesh s.
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10/02/2025
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VLC review

best video player evern with almost hundreds of extensions , easy to use , many plugins already installed

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What is VideoLan?

VideoLAN is a project and a non-profit organization, composed of volunteers, developing and promoting free, open-source multimedia solutions . The VideoLAN project is a project, lead and composed by a team of volunteers, that believes in the power of open source when dealing with multimedia.

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1998