VLC for Android 3.6.5

VLC for Android 3.6.5

Videolabs  ❘ Freeware
Android
out of 1925383 votes
Latest Version
3.6.5
Safe to install

VLC for Android: The Ultimate Media Player

Minh Ong

VLC for Android offers a versatile and user-friendly media playback experience with support for a wide range of formats, making it a must-have app for video enthusiasts.
2025 Editor's Rating
VERY GOOD User Rating

VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that supports a wide range of multimedia files, including discs, devices, and network streaming protocols.

This is the Android™ version of VLC media player. VLC for Android allows you to play any video and audio files, as well as network streams, network shares and drives, and DVD ISOs, just like the desktop version of VLC.

VLC for Android is a comprehensive audio player that offers features such as a complete database, an equalizer, and filters, enabling playback of various audio formats.

VLC is designed for everyone and is completely free. It does not contain ads, in-app purchases or any tracking technologies. The software is developed by passionate volunteers and the source code is freely available.

Features:

  • VLC for Android™ supports playback of most local video and audio files, network streams (including adaptive streaming), DVD ISOs, and disk shares.
  • All formats are supported, including MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, Ogg, FLAC, TS, M2TS, Wv, and AAC. The necessary codecs are included with no need for separate downloads. Subtitles, Teletext, and Closed Captions are also supported.
  • VLC for Android includes a media library for organizing audio and video files. It also allows for direct browsing of folders.
  • It supports multi-track audio and subtitles and offers features such as auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments, and gestures to control volume, brightness, and seeking.
  • The application includes a widget for audio control. It also supports audio headset control, cover art display, and a complete audio media library.

Permissions:

  • VLC for Android requires access to the following:
  • "Photos/Media/Files" to read all of your media files.
  • "Storage" to read media files from SD cards.
  • "Other" to check network connections, change volume, set the ringtone, run on Android TV, and display the popup view.

Permission Details:

  • To read your media files on USB storage, VLC needs permission to "read the contents of your USB storage".
  • To allow deletion of files and store subtitles, VLC needs permission to "modify or delete the contents of your USB storage".
  • To open network and internet streams, VLC requires "full network access".
  • In order to prevent your phone from sleeping while watching a video, VLC needs permission to "prevent phone from sleeping".
  • To change audio volume, VLC requires permission for "change your audio settings".
  • To change your audio ringtone, VLC needs permission to "modify system settings".
  • In order to monitor network connections, VLC needs permission to "view network connections".
  • To start the custom picture-in-picture widget, VLC requires permission to "draw over other apps".
  • To provide feedback on the controls, VLC needs permission for "control vibration".
  • On Android TV devices, VLC needs permission to run at startup and set recommendations on the Android TV launcher screen. It will also ask for permission to access the microphone for voice search on Android TV devices.

Overview

VLC for Android is a Freeware software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by Videolabs.

The latest version of VLC for Android is 3.6.5, released on 06/08/2025. It was initially added to our database on 11/03/2023.

VLC for Android runs on the following operating systems: Android.

Users of VLC for Android gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.


Minh Ong

Minh Ong

I'm Minh, a software engineer and author with a passion for exploring and writing about the latest in software and technology. With my experience in software development and a specialization in software updates and content creation, I bring a deep understanding of the tech landscape to my reviews and articles. My focus is on providing you with comprehensive insights into general software topics and the latest industry news.

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