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VLC Media Player is a lightweight Windows application that plays most video and audio formats out of the box, without extra codec packs. It supports hardware acceleration, network streams, DVDs, and subtitles with robust track controls. The interface is clean and responsive, and the player can be extended with skins and plugins for advanced workflows. Designed to be safe and efficient, VLC integrates neatly into Windows and handles large files, playlists, and streaming sources with ease.

• Plays MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, MP3, FLAC, AAC, and more
• Hardware-accelerated decoding where supported
• Network streams (HLS/DASH), local files, optical media
• Subtitle loading, timing adjustment, and styling options
• Playlist management with drag-and-drop and hotkeys

⚡ Built-In Codecs – No external packs required for popular formats.
🔒 Secure by Design – Open-source core with frequent updates.
⚙️ Hardware Acceleration – Leverages GPU/CPU decoding paths.
🚀 Streaming & Capture – Play network streams and capture sources.
🎨 Customizable UI – Skins, minimal view, and hotkey remapping.
📊 Advanced Controls – Speed, filters, audio normalization, and more.

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