CNET

VLC steps into next-gen video wars with VP9, HEVC support

With VLC 2.1.1, VideoLAN continues to sidestep the software patent licensing minefield of video compression. Meanwhile, open-source allies put muscle behind the new Daala codec. Stephen Shankland ...
Geeky Gadgets

VLC 3.2.3 media player update adds new player redesign and more

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files, and various streaming protocols this week the latest update in the form of VLC 3.2.3 has ...
GIGAZINE

Every file can be played free of charge & codec unnecessary player "VLC"

MPEG-2 / H.264 / DivX / MPEG-4 / WebM / MPEG-4 / MPEG-4 / MPEG-4 / MPEG- Various movie files such as WMV can be played, DVD, CD, VCD, Blu-Ray can also be played back, streaming of web cameras can be ...
Lifehacker

What Are Codec Packs and Should I Use Them?

I've heard of (and even sometimes used) video players like VLC when Windows Media Player prompts me to download "new codecs", but I've also heard people talk about codec packs like K-Lite, Shark007, ...