VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework, that plays most multimedias files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols.
Features
- GPU and DSP decoding, depending on the platform
- Faster and more stable
- New codecs and HD codecs enhancements
- MKV, mp4 and avi improvements
- Extensions
- Important code cleanup and rewrite
- Interface and playlist reworked
- Completely Free
Security:
- Fix buffer overflows in the RealMedia demuxer (CVE-2011-2587) and the AVI one (CVE-2011-2588).
Mozilla/ActiveX webplugin:
- Fullscreen mode is fixed on Win32
- Very simple fullscreen controller is visible on Win32
Demuxers/Meta Readers:
- Better support for cover art embedded in mp4, wma
Muxers/Output:
- Fix AVI muxer so the generated files are readable on other players
Extensions:
- Multiple fixes for crashes and malfunctionning issues
Qt Interface:
- Fix opening of VIDEO_TS folders through the open disc dialog on Windows
- Miscellaneous
Win32 port:
- Update of codecs, fixing the mpeg-2 decoder crash
