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Perian vs VLC Media Player

A side-by-side look at Perian and VLC Media Player. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Perian

Perian

Video & Movies

Perian is a free, open source QuickTime component that adds native support for many popular video formats like AVI, FLV, and MKV to QuickTime Player and other QuickTime-based applications on Mac OS X.

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VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player

Video & Movies

VLC Media Player is a highly versatile, free, and open-source multimedia player developed by the VideoLAN project. It supports a wide range of audio and video file formats, streaming protocols, and provides various customization options. VLC is known for its cross-platform compatibility and extensive codec support.

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