The program handles tons of formats, from MPEG to FLV and RMBV files. VLC media player is the most stable, flexible and lightweight audio and video player around today, especially when compared to others that will play unusual formats after downloading a codec, or simply refuse to play things. Advertisement (function() ) Still the most powerful free media player It's lightweight, fast, easy to use and most importantly, plays almost anything. In particular, VLC media player is a great alternative to iTunes, and RealPlayer. If you want to play video or music files in just about any format, VLC media player is probably your answer.