VLC Media Player for Mac Compatibility: Mac OS X 10.7.5 or newer VLC Media Player, an uncluttered, open-source and cross-platform program, supports DivX and MPEG streaming. It can play DVDs, CDs, VCDs, network streaming protocols, and various types of video files. Plays back almost everything VLC reads almost all music and video without codec installation. It has a wide range of supported encodings. From basic.avi to.mov, VLC is capable of playing BluRay, HD and most common video format types used on Mac –.mp4 &.mov.
Devices and Mac OS X version
VLC media player requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later. It runs on any Mac with a 64-bit Intel processor or an Apple Silicon chip. Previous devices are supported by older releases.
Note that the first generation of Intel-based Macs equipped with Core Solo or Core Duo processors is no longer supported. Please use version 2.0.10 linked below.
If you need help in finding the correct package matching your Mac's processor architecture, please see this official support document by Apple.
Web browser plugin for Mac OS X
Support for NPAPI plugins was removed from all modern web browsers, so VLC's plugin is no longer maintained. The last version is 3.0.4 and can be found here. It will not receive any further updates.
Older versions of Mac OS X and VLC media player
We provide older releases for users who wish to deploy our software on legacy releases of Mac OS X. You can find recommendations for the respective operating system version below. Note that support ended for all releases listed below and hence they won't receive any further updates.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Use VLC 2.2.8. Get it here.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Vlc Media Player Mac Os X 10.5
Use VLC 2.0.10. Get it for PowerPC or 32bit Intel.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later is required
Use VLC 0.9.10. Get it for PowerPC or Intel.
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
QuickTime 6.5.2 or later is required
Use VLC 0.8.6i. Get it for PowerPC.
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
Use VLC 0.8.4a. Get it for PowerPC.
Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah and 10.1 Puma
Use VLC 0.7.0. Get it for PowerPC.
Enjoying the videos of your loved ones, of your favorite stars, or of complete strangers is a very popular hobby these days. However, it can still be a big challenge, even for new platforms like the Mavericks, to play all types of audio and video files for the sake of its users.
The native video player for Mavericks, which is QuickTime 10.3, can only play a handful of files. This media player has its own limitations; it is likely for users to encounter files that cannot be played correctly by this program. For any issues surrounding Mac OSX Mavericks and QuickTime 10.3, the following information may help.
How to play any video format on Mac OS X (Mavericks)
Most of the common video files out there are likely to compatible with the built-in media player for the Mavericks system. However, if you do encounter a rare video file that QuickTime has a trouble playing like, the 3GP2 file format, then perhaps you might want to use a video converter that can transform that video in a format that is more compatible.
One of the most ideal software that can do such a job is Aimersoft Video Converter for Mac. This software is specifically made for Mac OS X computers, operating on versions 10.6 to 10.9 Mavericks. It can convert any video file into any format thirty times faster than any converter in the market could. Aside from video, it would seamlessly work with audio files as well.
Converting a video from your Mac OS X computer to make it fit for an iPad, iPhone, and iPod, and vice versa, has gotten much easier now. This software also allows for the direct download of the files from the most popular video sharing sites such as YouTube, Hulu, VEVO, and others. Users can also touch up and edit their videos before saving or converting them.
How to convert video files to play on Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
To start with the conversion process, be sure that you have duly downloaded and installed the Aimersoft Video Converter for Mac software on your Mac. Simply run the program after the successful install and follow these steps:
1 Upload the video or audio files that you want to be converted
Look for the Add Files option and load in all the files that have to be converted. This Mavericks video converter can convert one file at a time or in batches, depending on your requirements.
2 Select the file format of the output file
After uploading the file, you’ll see a box popping out of the screen. It will have a drop down list. Choose the format you’d like the file to be converted from your choices.
3 Select the output file folder
Be sure to select or take note of the folder where to save the output. That way, you’ll know exactly where to look after the conversion process is over.
4 Begin the conversion with a simple click
Once everything is set, you can click on the Convert button on the lower right corner of the screen to start the whole process. Wait until everything is done before checking the output folder for the file.
That is how easy it can be to convert any file into a more compatible format using the Aimersoft Video Converter software on a Mac system, more particularly the one that comes installed with Mavericks. The converted file can then be viewed on your computer and be transferred into your other devices or gadgets.
Download video converter for Mavericks:
Apple Media Player Mac Os X
Top 3 Video Player for Mavericks
If in any case you want to add a different media player on your Mac OS 10.9 computer, here are the top three choices that you have:
- VLC
The VLC media player is not just popular for Mac OS computers but also for Windows and Linux. What’s so great about this program is that it comes with a its long list of video file compatibility. Needless to say, it can seamlessly play both raw and converted files on your Mavericks computer without any hassle. Furthermore, it is a free, open-source software that can work just as good as the paid ones and the two other alternate software listed below.
- iTunes
More than just being the software that aids in the download and purchase of digital files over the internet, the iTunes can also play all the files that you have just downloaded. This makes the video player the most ideal choice for Mac computer users, especially for those who are running Mavericks. The video player in iTunes will appeal most to users that are looking for software that is also created by Apple. However, being made by Apple has its own advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that you may experience the same incompatibility issues that you have encountered with QuickTime 10.3. In this case, just take Aimersoft Video Converter for Mac to use.
- RealPlayer
Media Player Mac Os X 10.6.8
The RealPlayer is also a great option as far as QuickTime alternatives is concerned. The RealPlayer has been around for a very long time, practically just a few months after the worldwide web became really popular. The advantage of using this video player is its compatibility with most of the web-based video files. As such, it boasts of good mobile and social media support. Additionally, it also functions well with Windows computers and comes complete with a built-in CD burner.