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VLC
VLC for iPhone and iPad is a free, open-source media player from VideoLAN, with support for local files, network streams, subtitles and playback speed controls.
About VLC
VLC for iPhone and iPad plays video and audio files from your device, cloud storage or a network server. VideoLAN's App Store listing says it handles most formats directly without conversion. You can transfer files over Wi-Fi, open files from services such as iCloud Drive and Google Drive, or stream from a home server using protocols such as SMB or SFTP.
The playback tools include subtitle tracks, multiple audio tracks and speed control. Audio and subtitle synchronization can help when a file's timing needs adjustment. This makes VLC useful for a personal media collection that comes from several places, especially if you want to keep local files on an iPhone or iPad. The app is free and open source. It plays the media you supply or can access through a supported source; it does not include a film or music subscription catalogue.
Key features
- Video and audio playback for most formats without prior conversion.
- Wi-Fi file uploads and downloads between a device and computer.
- Access to files in iCloud Drive, Google Drive and other cloud services.
- Network playback through SMB, SFTP, FTP, NFS and UPnP/DLNA.
- Subtitle support, multiple audio tracks and playback-speed adjustment.
- Audio and subtitle synchronization controls.
Best for: iPhone and iPad users who want one player for local media, cloud files and content on a home network.
Good for
- The app is free and open source.
- Local, cloud and network files can use the same player.
- Subtitle, audio-track and speed controls suit varied media files.
Watch out for
- You need to supply media or connect to an accessible source.
- Support for most formats is not a guarantee that every file will play.
VLC at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › iPhone & iPad Apps
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- iOS
- Details verified
- Oct 20, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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VLC FAQ
Can I copy files to my iPhone over Wi-Fi?
Yes. VLC includes Wi-Fi sharing with a web interface for uploading and downloading files.
Can it play media from a home file server?
Yes. The iOS app supports servers and streams using protocols including SMB, SFTP, FTP, NFS and UPnP/DLNA.
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