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VLC Media Player Download for Windows 11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many of you were wondering how some of the most beloved apps were going to transition and, of course, change on Microsoft’s new operating system.
While some apps still won’t function on the new OS, many of our trusty applications are now available and look pretty awesome.
Read on to find out all about using VLC Media Player for Windows 11 and downloading the app right now.
Is there a VLC Media Player for Windows 11?
You will surely be pleased to learn that the Win32 version of the VLC player is now available via the Microsoft Store application on Windows 11.
Compared with the Universal Windows Application (UWP), the Win32 version is more comprehensive, supplemented by all the codecs that everyone expects.
The Win32 version of the beloved player comes equipped with these functions:
How do I download VLC on Windows 11?
In order to download and install this app to your device, follow these simple steps:
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In the search box of the Store typeVLCand press Enter.
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From the results, click on VLC Win32.
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Click on theInstallbutton.
The VLC player has a more fluent look on Windows 11
Let us take the VLC media player, for example, which is and has been the go-to choice in terms of video playback, for millions of users.
The software has transitioned flawlessly to Windows 11, is fully functional, and looks better than it ever did. VLC’s appearance now follows the theme of the OS, with a more fluent look and rounded corners,
As with all the other apps that call Windows 11 home, upon hovering the mouse cursor over the maximize button, located on the top right corner of the VLC window, you will have some snap options available.
This will give you the ability to choose how and where you wish to pin VLC on your desktop, so you can watch your favorite videos while performing other tasks.
All-in-all, this software seems to run pretty smoothly, with no errors or bugs that we can flag, for the moment.
And given the fact that it made the transition to the new operating system without any flaws, it could still be the number one media player, based on user choice, for many years to come.
Windows 11 have taken to social media to say how pleased they are with how VLC looks and performs on Microsoft’s new operating system.
The fact that many of the apps that we’ve grown accustomed to ever since Windows 10 are making such a smooth crossing to the new OS is excellent news.
This could mean that, soon enough, we might see all the apps we currently rely on, make such a flawless transition to Windows 11.
Did you manage to install VLC Media Player for your Windows 11 device? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.