VLC media player update for macOS with full Mac M1 support



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VLC is one of the most popular cross-platform media players, and its macOS version is getting a major update today with full support for Mac M1s. Users can now enjoy VLC running at peak performance on Apple Silicon Macs.

Having a Mac application compatible with the Apple Silicon platform means that the software can take full advantage of the new hardware with faster performance and better power efficiency, which is ideal for MacBook users.

VLC 3.0.12 comes with a version ready for Mac M1 (and all future Macs with Apple Silicon chips). Additionally, the upgrade also includes improvements to work properly on macOS Big Sur, a fix for audio distortion and adaptive streaming resolution, and security improvements.

Unfortunately, VLC is not yet offered with a universal binary, which means that the app now has two different versions: one for Intel Macs and one for M1 Macs. Once you update the VLC for macOS app to version 3.0.12, you need to check for updates again and install version 3.0.12.1 – which is compiled for ARM machines.

VLC is available for free and you can get it through the official VideoLAN website. The mobile version of VLC for iOS is available for free on the App Store.

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