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VLC Nightly
The Nightly version of VLC
Version 4.0.0.20261027 · by VideoLAN Organization
Official site: nightlies.videolan.org
About VLC Nightly
The Nightly version of VLC is the latest unstable and unsupported software as provided by VideoLAN
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols.

## Features
- Plays Files, Discs, Webcams, Devices and Streams.
- Fast - Hardware Decoding.
- Plays most codecs with no codec packs needed - MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3...
- Complete feature-set over the video, subtitle synchronisation, video and audio filters.
- Runs on all platforms - Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Unix, iOS, Android ...
- Completely Free - no spyware, no ads and no user tracking.
## Package parameters
- `/Language:en` - Two letter language code: nl, en, fr ...
Example: `choco install --params "'/Language:fr'"` *Will set the language of VLC to french*
**Please Note**: This is an automatically updated package. If you find it is
out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and
let them know [here](https://github.com/mkevenaar/chocolatey-packages/issues) that the package is no longer updating correctly.
How to install VLC Nightly
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install vlc-nightly
- Open VLC Nightly once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is VLC Nightly free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to nightlies.videolan.org, the developer's official site, where VLC Nightly is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of VLC Nightly?
The version listed here is 4.0.0.20261027, published /Date(1793. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install VLC Nightly from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install vlc-nightly. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is VLC Nightly safe?
VLC Nightly downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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