VLC Media Player source code for Windows

Used VLC Media Player source code for Windows?

This download includes the source code for VLC Media Player. Users who simply want to install the video player should use the Windows installer or Mac installer. This logo or a modified version may be used or modified by anyone to refer to the VideoLAN project or any product developed by the VideoLAN team, but does not indicate endorsement by the project.

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This tarball provides the complete source code for VLC Media Player. Access detailed compilation instructions and supporting libraries on the VideoLAN developer pages.

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Pros
- Includes full source code for VLC Media Player.
- Provides links to compilation instructions.
- Offers access to contributing libraries source code.
Cons
- Requires manual compilation.
- Not a ready-to-use application.
- Targets developers or advanced users.

VLC Media Player source code for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 23, 2020

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 3.0.11

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 8
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 122,355

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

4.4/5

7 User Votes

Best media player hands down for five years in a row
razzyibahMarch 4, 2013
Pros
Plays all kinds of codec formats for video and audio...
Cons
One terminated unknown default, but I trust there is an update or patch for the issue.
Summary
overall a very good open source and free downloadable content. Thanks VLC!
Only player I use Always plays.
tiapanman3March 20, 2012
Pros
Best of the Best
Cons
None I have found.
Summary
polh kalo programa
thimiostrikalaFebruary 17, 2012
Pros
pezh ta panta akoma kai ekina poy den pezone se ales mhxanes
Cons
kanena meonekthma
Summary
This is a good product and it's free
rikE2iisDecember 29, 2011
Pros
Always works and never causes problems--the group that works on it seems to be truly innovative.
Cons
I really do not like the icon reminds me of road construction cones!!
Summary
It does what I wanted it to do
Robu81October 26, 2011
Pros
It is a good program
Cons
none so far
Summary
it seems to be a good program
Seems good haven't fully explored yet
sjamoJuly 2, 2011
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Developer’s Description

Compile the VLC Media Player from its tarball source code.

This downloadable tarball includes the full source code for the VLC Media Player. Instructions for compiling the source code can be found on the VideoLAN Organization's VLC Media Player developers page.

Developers and users of VLC Media Player should also be aware of the FTP source code repository at http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/ and the source code for the contributing libraries to VLC at ftp://ftp.videolan.org/pub/videolan/contrib/.