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 codecs 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 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 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 website: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/.

Step 2. Click the Download VLC button to free download VLC 64-bit.

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

Yes, VLC 64 bit can play almost all media files up to 4K. However, it's far from perfection. Reportedly, there are some common VLC 64 bit errors like: VLC is not open normally or automatically, VLC cannot open playlist, VLC can't recognize the input's format like AVI, 4K choppy lagging in VLC, VLC not playing YouTube, audio out of sync in VLC, VLC is unable to open the MRL, etc. In the light that VLC 64 bit runs into problems with 4K video codecs, such as VLC H.265/h.264 problems. There's reason for doubts whether VLC x64 can handle intensive Quad UHD 8K videos.

So, if your VLC 64-bit is not working or has playback problems, there are plenty of other choices for you to choose from. And 5KPlayer is the best VLC 64 bit download alternative for Windows and Mac users.

Part 3. 5KPlayer - 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.

Tips: 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.