VLC media player: the 3 best alternatives
In this practical tip you will learn which good alternatives there are to the VLC media player. We have listed the top three media players for you here.
Windows Media Player - a good alternative to the VLC player
- The Windows Media Player is the most commonly used playback software alongside the VLC player. With the version "Windows Media Player 11" the last descendant was released in 2006 and since then has outclassed most competing products with its timelessly beautiful design.
- Although it cannot play all audio and video formats, the most important ones such as MP3, WAV, AVI, MP4, etc. are not a problem for the Microsoft player. You can find all the formats that are supported in this practical tip.
- If the player is not already preinstalled on your device, you can download it here for free.
UMPlayer: Strong competition for VLC
- Just like the VLC player, the "Universal Multimedia Player" supports almost all formats. The special thing about the program is that it can even play corrupt files.
- The UM Player also offers an extremely user-friendly interface. The interface is very clear and allows you to use it easily.
- You can download the Universal Media Player for Windows free of charge under the link.
RealTimes - All-rounder puts VLC Player in the shade
- With RealTimes you can not only play files on your computer, but also watch videos on YouTube or Facebook. There is 2 GB of memory available in the free version of the player.
- By purchasing the premium version of RealTimes, you can then watch all videos in HD and download unlimited content. Playing audio-visual data in all formats works just as well in the free version.
- RealTimes is free for Windows, Android and for your Mac.
In the video: VLC alternative, especially for older PCs.
You can find a complete list of all media players in our download charts.