They also have a few sample videos you can download to test it out yourself. You can download VLC 360 for Windows or Mac on the VideoLan website now. They also say that VLC “will probably” Support VR headsets like Vive, Daydream, Oculus and OSVR in 2017, as well as 3D audio with head tracking headphones. They will allow the user to navigate the videos played locally the same way we currently do with YouTube and other 360 streamed content.

VideoLan say that future releases of VLC that contain the 360° features will take advantage of mobile sensors to provide feedback.

After all, if YouTube can play it on the desktop, why can’t we do it natively? But, having it on the desktop opens it up to more people. This project wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Giroptic, who has provided samples, cameras, code and expertise on those features.ģ60° footage is generally better suited to more mobile solutions like phone and headsets, where accelerometers can monitor the position and update the view to match.