VLC Media Player

Summary

Learn about VLC Media Player and how to obtain the service in Saint Mary's University

Body

Name

VLC Media Player

Description

VLC 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.

Functions

VLC has hardware decoding on most platforms. It supports 0-copy on the GPU and can fallback on software when required. 

VLC has the most complete feature-set over the video, subtitle synchronisation, video and audio filters. 

OS Supported

Windows 10

Apple MacOS

License Details

This license is an annual subscription purchased by Saint Mary's University

Available to

Faculty/Staff/Students

Restrictions

Personal devices and university-owned devices​​​​​​​

How to Get

For Students/Staff/Faculty: VLC Media Player is available on all lab computers and via AppsAnywhere.smu.ca

Faculty only: For special requests, please contact EIT Helpdesk at helpdesk@smu.ca

Website

For more information, visit https://www.videolan.org/  

 

Details

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Article ID: 560
Created
Fri 3/19/21 1:57 PM
Modified
Fri 7/15/22 11:50 AM