VLC User Guide

Concepts

VLC media player

VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.

Source code

You can download the source code of VLC media player from the VLC media player official website.

Supported platforms

Windows, Linux, macOS X, Unix, iOS, and Android, etc.

Billing mode

• Individuals are not charged as VLC and its source code are free.
• For enterprises, see the agreement on the VLC media player official website.

How to Obtain

Obtain a proper version from the VLC media player official website. VLC 3.0.12 or later is recommended. Then install the software as prompted.

Operation Guide

1. Obtain a streaming domain name.

   Click Manage in the domain name list to obtain a streaming domain name, as shown in Figure 1.

   Figure 1 Streaming domain name
   

2. Install VLC media player according to the installation wizard.
3. Start VLC media player.
4. Choose Media > Open Network Stream, as shown in Figure 2.
   Figure 2 Opening the network stream
   

5. In the displayed dialog box, enter a streaming URL and click Play, as shown in Figure 3.
   Figure 3 Entering a streaming URL