How to Play a VCD
PC
Windows media player

To play a VCD with Media Player, follow these easy steps

  1. Open Media Player
  2. Select "File"
  3. Click "Open"
  4. Choose "Browse"
  5. Choose "All files" in the "Files of type:" drop-down menu.
  6. Find the .dat file in the MPEGAV folder on the CD-Rom.
  7. Enjoy!

A VCD has this structure so that it can be played in VCD Players and DVD players.

Mac

How to Play a VCD on your Mac computer, Windows computer or DVD Player

MacVCD VCD Player for Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Intel Mac (Not free)

DVD player

If your DVD player can play VCDs and CD-Rs, you can play the VCD just like you would play a DVD

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