VLC media player banned: Here are some alternatives that you can try – Times of India

The government of India has banned the website of the VLC media player. VLC is one of the most popular streaming media players available in the market. It is available across platforms including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, among others. Although the government hasn’t issued any official statement behind the ban, it seems that the devices that have VLC installed are working without any issues.
Meanwhile, if you are looking for a VLC alternative, here are some options for you.
Power DVD
PowerDVD from Cyberlink is a good all-rounded media player. It supports all the major file formats for both video and audio. Along with that, it can also handle multi-channel audio output, Dolby Vision, 3D and more. Apart from that, the media player can be linked to other streaming platforms like YouTube, etc.
GOM Player
GOM Player is another good alternative for Windows devices. It’s feature-rich, supports almost all audio and video codes and it is also lightweight so it can run even on low-end Windows PCs and laptops.
KM Player
KM Player is an advanced media player which supports 8K and 4K resolution. Other features of the player include playback speed control, noise reduction, advanced image processing and subtitles function. The media player supports popular file formats including OGG, RTS, MPEG1, WMA7, AAC, etc. Apart from that it also offers some advanced level settings like reversal, section reveal, etc.
Microsoft Movies & TV
Microsoft Movies & TV app is a native video player for Windows. The app comes built-in with the operating system. While it is not feature-rich, it gets the job done. Also, Microsoft has offered the option to download the codecs for the app via the app store.

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