Where VLC Media Player fits
Choose it when you need a player outside a subscription-based streaming service.
Check before you choose
Check the actual file and subtitle combination you use rather than assuming every format behaves identically.
Find the right edition
Start with the destination for your device or the publisher's website. Use the current requirements and terms there to confirm the edition you need.
Compare the workflow
A media player, a timeline editor and a live production tool are not interchangeable. Begin with the format you capture and the output you need, then test a short project on your hardware.