VLC has released a new version of their popular video player app for both the Mac and PC. The latest version is VLC 2.1, and it comes with a range of new features, including 4K video compatibility, which is a significant upgrade for users who want to experience high-definition video playback.
With a new audio core, hardware decoding and encoding, port to mobile platforms, preparation for Ultra-HD video and a special care to support more formats, 2.1 is a major upgrade for VLC.
Enhanced Audio and Video Capabilities
One of the standout features of VLC 2.1, codenamed “Rincewind,” is its new rendering pipeline for audio. This upgrade brings better efficiency, volume, and device management, significantly improving VLC’s audio support. The new audio core is designed to handle a wider range of audio formats and devices, making it more versatile for users who rely on VLC for their media playback needs.
In addition to audio improvements, VLC 2.1 also supports hardware decoding and encoding. This means that the software can now leverage the power of your computer’s hardware to decode and encode video files more efficiently. This is particularly beneficial for users with high-resolution video files, such as 4K content, as it ensures smoother playback and less strain on the CPU.
Support for Next-Gen Codecs and Mobile Platforms
VLC 2.1 is also preparing for the future by supporting next-gen codecs. This includes new device inputs, formats, and metadata, ensuring that VLC remains compatible with the latest media technologies. The update also fixes around a thousand bugs, thanks to the efforts of more than 140 volunteers who contributed over 7000 commits to the project.
Another significant aspect of this update is the port to mobile platforms. VLC 2.1 is now more accessible to users on the go, allowing them to enjoy the same high-quality media playback on their mobile devices as they do on their desktops. This cross-platform compatibility is a major step forward for VLC, making it a more versatile and user-friendly media player.
Rincewind has a new rendering pipeline for audio, with better efficiency, volume and device management, to improve VLC audio support.
It supports many new devices inputs, formats, metadata and improves most of the current ones, preparing for the next-gen codecs.
Rincewind fixes around a thousand bugs, in more than 7000 commits from 140 volunteers.
For users who want to dive deeper into the specifics of what VLC 2.1 has to offer, more details can be found on the official VideoLAN website. The update page provides a comprehensive overview of all the new features, improvements, and bug fixes included in this release.
You can find out more details on everything that is included in the update over at VideoLAN.
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