VLC 3.0.22 has been released, marking a significant update for the popular open-source media player. This new version comes with a host of new features and improvements, the most notable being the introduction of AMD GPU Frame Rate Doubler and a dav1d-all-layers option for the AV1 decoder. This allows users of the dav1d decoder to output all spatial layers from a scalable AV1 bitstream, providing enhanced playback capabilities.
In addition to these key features, VLC 3.0.22 includes A_ATRAC/AT1 support within Matroska (MKV) files, the ability to handle images in FLAC containers, and enhancements for the Qt interface. Users can now apply a dark palette, which can enhance usability in low-light conditions.
This version also brings forth improvements to support related to the latest versions of Qt, various bug fixes related to video playback, and security patches addressing vulnerabilities across multiple demuxers and decoders.
Compatibility has been extended to include Windows ARM64 builds, while still supporting both GNU/Linux and Windows platforms. Users will need to wait for this update to become available through their distributions or the Flathub platform if they opt not to compile from source.
VLC 3.0.22 is now available for download from the official website. As the development team continues to work towards the next major release, VLC 4.0, this update provides users with essential enhancements and fixes for a more reliable media playback experience.