How to Install VideoLAN Client (VLC) on macOS

VideoLAN Client, also known as VLC, is a popular multimedia player that can play almost all multimedia files and streams available on the internet. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install VLC on macOS.

Step 1: Download VLC for macOS

First, open a web browser and go to the official website of VideoLAN by typing https://www.videolan.org/ in the address bar. Once the website loads, click on the "Download VLC" button.

The website will detect your operating system automatically and offer the appropriate version of VLC for download. Click on the "Download VLC" button to download the macOS version.

Step 2: Install VLC on macOS

Once the download completes, open the downloaded *.dmg file. You can find the file in the "Downloads" folder or the location you have set for downloaded files.

Double-click the VLC icon to start the installation process.

In the VLC installation window, drag the VLC icon to the "Applications" folder to install the VLC app on your macOS system.

You may be prompted for your macOS user account password to authorize the installation process. Enter your password and click on the “Install Software” button to finish the installation.

Step 3: Open VLC on macOS

After completion of the installation process, VLC will be available in the "Applications" folder. Open the "Applications" folder and double-click the VLC icon to run the application.

Once VLC opens, you can use it to play media files by dragging and dropping them into the VLC window or by selecting "File" > "Open File" from the menu bar.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed VideoLAN Client (VLC) on macOS. Now, you can enjoy watching your favorite movies and listening to music on this popular media player.