PSA: VLC finally updated for Macs running Apple Silicon
- Today, it’s the turn of VideoLAN, the company that brought the world the super-popular VLC media player, to announce support for Apple Silicon. Starting with version 3.0.12, VLC runs natively on.
- With native Apple silicon support, the app runs at full speed on Apple's recent MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models. VideoLAN, the team behind the software, has announced on Twitter that VLC version 3.0.12 is now available to download. And thanks to various under-the-hood tweaks and M1 optimizations, VLC for macOS brings a.
- This video focuses on how to install VLC Media player on MacBook Air - Apple Silicon chip version macOS Big Sur 2021Download page link: https://www.vide.
PSA: VLC finally updated for Macs running Apple Silicon
It has taken a while but one of the world's most popular media player apps has finally been updated for Apple Silicon.
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In November last year, Apple announced M1, its first custom-designed chip for Macs and it has proved to be a resounding success, delivering unprecedented levels of performance and efficiency.
However, since M1 is based on the ARM instruction set, it required developers to recompile their apps to take full advantage of it. And now, VLC has done just that.
To be honest, there was nothing wrong running VLC on M1 Macs even before this. Apple's amazing Rosetta 2 translation software ensured that VLC ran well on M1 Macs even before it was recompiled.
VLC 3.0.12 is now out!
Support for Apple Silicon (Mac M1) and Big Sur, improvements for DASH, RIST, Bluray support, fixes for macOS audio, Windows GPU, crashes and security issues.https://t.co/3zAr8VgzbLpic.twitter.com/TAU8ayKEBU
— VideoLAN (@videolan) January 18, 2021Still, it now means that VLC can take full advantage of M1's incredible performance.
Vlc Apple M1
What's important to note here is that VLC isn't offered as a Universal app. Unfortunately, this means that there are two versions, one for Intel and one for M1 Mac.
M1 Mini Video Issues
This can be confusing so be sure to check you have the correct version. For readers with M1 Macs, you want version 3.0.12.1. The M1 version of VLC won't run on Intel Macs.
Source: VLC