
However, users will have to first update to 3.0.12 and then to 3.0.12.1 using an Apple silicon Mac to get the M1-optimized version.Even though Apple’s new M1 Macs can run just about every traditional piece of macOS software without any problems, it’s definitely better to have versions that offer native support for Apple’s new ARM-based chip, and this is especially true when it comes to apps like video players and converters, which put more than the usual amount of demand on the CPU. VLC 3.0.12 isn’t a universal binary, so it doesn’t actually include code optimized for Arm processors. 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. However, the new update brings performance updates as well, especially when playing back especially high-resolution video files like 4K or 8K video files. The native update isn’t technically necessary, as Apple M1 Macs use Rosetta 2 which “translates” x86 software to run on Arm-powered machines. Related | Yelp Releases Updated Android App Experience If you recently bought an Apple silicon MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Mac mini VLC version 3.0.12 brings the app in line with Big Sur visuals.


This week, VideoLAN announced a new VLC video player update that will make M1 Mac owners very happy. VLC 3.0.12 is here, with lots of goodies, including native support for Apple Silicon (M1 processor) Macs.
