Download VLC for Windows 11 / 10 (64-bit & ARM64)
Get the official VLC 3.0.23 installer for Windows — 64-bit and ARM64 builds, direct from videolan.org. Includes install steps, SmartScreen guidance and common install issues.
Official Download — No Bundle · VLC 3.0.23 · ~42 MB
Official Download — No Bundle — VLC 3.0.23Note: videolan.org · Windows 10 / 11 (x64 & ARM64)
This page downloads VLC straight from the official VideoLAN servers — no mirrors, no bundles, no "download manager" tricks. Choose your architecture, run the installer, and you are done. Below the download button you will find the exact install steps for Windows 11 and the most common install issues users hit.
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Available builds
| Build | File | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 64-bit (x64) | vlc-3.0.23-win64.exe | For virtually all modern PCs. |
| Windows 32-bit (x86) | vlc-3.0.23-win32.exe | Only for very old 32-bit systems. |
| Windows ARM64 | vlc-3.0.23-win64.arm64.exe | For Snapdragon / ARM Windows devices. |
System requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11 (Windows 7/8.1 still run VLC 3.0.x but are no longer the primary target) |
| CPU | x86-64 or ARM64; any 1 GHz dual-core or better |
| RAM | 512 MB minimum, 2 GB recommended |
| GPU | Any GPU with WDDM 2.0 drivers (DXVA2 / D3D11VA for hardware decoding) |
| Disk | ~150 MB free after installation |
| Display | 1024×768 or higher (4K UI recommended 150% scaling+) |
Install steps
Step 1Step 1 — Pick the right build
Nearly all modern PCs use the 64-bit (x64) build. Use ARM64 only on Snapdragon/ARM Windows laptops. The 32-bit build is legacy — skip it unless you run a 32-bit Windows.
Step 2Step 2 — Run the installer
Double-click the downloaded .exe. If SmartScreen warns "Windows protected your PC", click More info → Run anyway. The installer is digitally signed by VideoLAN. Accept the defaults — file associations and shortcuts are fine to keep.
Step 3Step 3 — Verify the install
Launch VLC from the Start menu, open Help → About VLC and confirm the version is 3.0.23. Play a test video and check both picture and sound. Optionally set VLC as the default player when prompted.