VLC 64 Bit Download Free | Features & Bugs

VLC 64 bit is a free media player, capable of playing various movies and video/audio files on X64 platform. Similar to HandBrake, it is open-source and cross-platform and is owned by a mass of Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, Linux and Syllable users. It plays most video formats with no codec packs needed. According to Download.Cnet.com, "there aren't many videos this app can't play and play amazingly well."

VLC 64-bit builds are available, and an experimental version is available for 64-bit Windows. So, you can download it at the official website of VLC media player.

Table of Contents

• Part 1. How to Free Download and Install VLC 64 Bit?
• Part 2. VLC 64-bit Features and Bugs
• Part 3. Best VLC 64-bit Alternative Free Download
• Part 4. VLC 64-bit FAQs

Part 1. How to Free Download and Install VLC 64 Bit?

Notice: VLC media player 64 bit can run on Windows 64 bit and all Macbook/Macbook Pro/iMac Air. If you can't install VLC 64 bit, perhaps you have force installed a x64 VLC player on a 32-bit computer. So, before installation, you should check if your computer is running 64-bit operating system: Go to Start Menu > Computer > System Properties. A 64-bit operating system or 32-bit operating system will be specified after the System Type.

Step 1. Go to the official website of VLC Media Player: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/.

Step 2. Click the Download VLC button to free download VLC 64-bit. If your computer is 64-bit, you will get VLC 64-bit automatically.

Step 3. After downloading, double-click the .exe file and then follow the on-screen guide to install VLC 64-bit version on your computer.

Part 2. VLC 64-bit Features and Bugs

VLC 64-bit is a cross-platform multimedia player and framework that is free and open source. Users can use it to play a wide range of multimedia files in addition to DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and streaming protocols. In specifics, VLC media player 64-bit plays almost everything without the need for extra codecs. Also, hidden features like video conversion, downloading, and recording make VLC outshine other media players.

VLC 64-bit Features

• Plays everything – Files (including videos, music & zip files), DVDs, Discs, Webcams, Devices and Streams (M3U8/IPTV, RTSP, HTTP, etc)
• Plays most codecs without external codec packs needed - MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3...
• Plays some damaged, incomplete or unfinished files that are still downloading via peer-to-peer network.
• Supports Hardware Acceleration to help play high-res videos like 4K, 8K, 360-degree, etc. fast and smoothly.
• Supports Chromecast, DLNA, and AirPlay protocols.
• Downloads videos from online sites like YouTube.
• Converts any video to MP4, MP3, WebM, TS, etc.
• Download subtitles and add external subtitles to videos.
• Records webcam/desktop/online video streams/offline playing videos.
• Diverse customizable settings: Loop video audio; Frame by frame playback; Rotate a video; Deinterlace videos; Control playback speed; etc.

VLC 64-bit Bugs

However, VLC 64 bit is far from perfection. Reportedly, there are some common VLC 64 bit errors you may encounter when using VLC.

• VLC can't open normally or automatically.
• VLC cannot open playlist.
• VLC can't recognize the input's format like AVI, MKV, MP4, DVD, etc.
• VLC gets choppy when playing 4K HEVC videos.
• VLC can't play YouTube videos.
• Audio video out of sync error pops up now and then.
• VLC is unable to open the MRL file.
• VLC washed out color errors occur during HDR playback.

As VLC is not that perfect, you need some help when your VLC 64-bit version doesn't work well on your computer. There are plenty of other media players for you to choose from, and 5KPlayer is the best VLC 64 bit download alternative for Windows and Mac users to play any media file.

Part 3. Best Free VLC 64 Bit Alternative Download

The VLC 64 bit alternative 5KPlayer can play MPEG-2, DivX, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3, etc. This HD video player stays on the cutting edge. Please download 5KPlayer at official page first, and follow the guide given below to play your media files.

• License: Freeware
• Operating System: Windows and Mac OS

How to play media files with VLC 64 bit alternative - 5KPlayer?

Step 1. Install and launch 5KPlayer, the recommended VLC 64 bit alternative.

5KPlayer is a lightweight and clean video player alternative to VLC 64 bit. You can download and install it as guided with ease.

Step 2. Add media files to VLC 64 bit alternative 5KPlayer.

It's easy to load media files to 5KPlayer for media playback. You can click "Video"/"Music"/"DVD" to load target files, or drag and drop them to 5KPlayer main interface directly.

Step 3. Play media files on the VLC 64 bit alternative.

After adding the media file, 5KPlayer can play the file for you automatically. You are certainly to be pleased about the output effect.

FYI: 5KPlayer also accompanies with other advanced functions, such as free stream videos audios for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Mac, etc. using built-in AirPlay feature, free download movies/video clips/MVs from 1000+ video sites including YouTube.

Part 4. VLC 64-bit FAQs

1. Is there a 64 bit version of VLC?

Yes. There is a 64 bit version of VLC in addition to 32 bit version.

2. Which is better VLC 32 or 64 bit?

It's unclear which version of VLC is better. VLC 64-bit version is faster for some tasks, but it uses more memory. It is cliamed that processes with 64 bits are marginally more secure that those with 32 bits.

3. How to install VLC player on Windows 10?

To install VLC on Windows 10, you should go to VLC official website to download the setup first. Then, double-click on the .exe file and follow the on-screen guide to install VLC media player on Windows 10.