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• 1Use the command line
  • 1.2Opening streams
  • 1.5Other Options
• 2Advanced use of filters
  • 2.1Filters
  • 2.2Subpictures Filters
• 4Other control interfaces
• 5The Mozilla plugin
  • 5.1Install the plugin
    • 5.1.2Windows

Use the command line

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TODO: completely outdated

All standard operations of VLC should be available from the GUI. However, some complex operations can only be done from the command line and there are situations in which you don't need or want a GUI. Here is the complete description of VLC's command line and how to use it.

You need to be quite comfortable with command line usage to use this.

Getting help

VLC uses a modular structure. The core mainly manages communication between modules. All the multimedia processing is done by modules. There are input modules, demultiplexers, decoders, video output modules, ...

This chapter will only describe the 'general' options, i.e. the core options. Each module adds new options. For example, the HTTP input module will add options for caching, proxy, authentication, ...

By using vlc --help, you will get the basic core options. vlc --longhelp will give all the basic options (core + modules). Adding --advanced will give the 'advanced options' (for advanced users). So vlc --longhelp --advanced will give you all options. You can also append --help-verbose if you want more detailed help.

Also, you might want to get debug information. To do this, use -v or -vv (this will show lower severity messages). If your console supports it, you can add --color to get messages in color.

Opening streams

The following commands start VLC and start reading the given element(s):

Opening a file

Start VLC with:

VLC should be able to recognize the file type. If it does not, you can force demultiplexer and decoder (see below).

A list of all video and audio codecs supported by VLC check the VLC features list.

Opening a DVD or VCD, or an audio CD

Start VLC with:

For a DVD with menus:

In most cases, vlc dvd:// or vlc dvd://[device] will do. [device] is for example /dev/dvd on GNU/Linux or D: on Windows (complete path to your DVD drive).

or

(DVD without menus):

or

(VCD):

or

(Audio CD):

Receiving a network stream

To receive an unicastRTP/UDP stream (sent by VLC's stream output), start VLC with:

If 5004 is the port to which packets are sent. 1234 is another commonly used port number. you use the default port (1234), vlc rtp:// will do. For more information, look at the Streaming Howto.

To receive an multicast UDP/RTP stream (sent by VLC's stream output), start VLC with:

To receive a SSM (source specific multicast) stream, you can use:

This only works on Operating systems that support SSM (Windows XP and Linux).

To receive a HTTP stream, start VLC with:

To receive a RTSP stream, start VLC with:</para>

Modules selection

VLC always tries to select the most appropriate interface, input and output modules, among the ones available on the system, according to the stream it is given to read. However, you may wish to force the use of a specific module with the following options.

• --intf <module> allows you to select the interface module.
• --extraintf <module> allows you to select extra interface modules that will be launched in addition to the main one. This is mainly useful for special control interfaces, like HTTP, RC (Remote Control), ... (see below)
• --aout <module> allows you to select the audio output module.
• --vout <module> allows you to select the video output module.
• --memcpy <module> allows you to choose a memory copy module. You should probably never touch that.

You can get a listing of the available modules by using vlc -l

Stream Output

The Stream output system allows vlc to become a streaming server.

For more details on the stream output system, please have a look at the Streaming HowTo.

Other Options

Audio options

• --noaudio disables audio output. Note that if you are streaming (ex: to a file) this has no effect (streaming copies the audio verbatim). Use --sout-xxx instead (ex: --no-sout-audio)
• --mono forces VLC to treat the stream in mono audio.
• --volume <integer> sets the level of audio output (between 0 and 1024). Also only applies to local playback (like --noaudio).
• --aout-rate <integer> sets the audio output frequency (Hz). By default, VLC will try to autodetect this.
• --desync <integer> compensates desynchronization of audio (ms). (If audio and video streams are not synchronized, use this setting to delay the audio stream)
• --audio-filter <string> adds audio filters to the processing chain. Available filters are visual (visualizer with spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope), headphone (virtual headphone patialization) and normalizer (volume normalizer)

Video options

• --no-video disables video output.
• --grayscale turns video output into grayscale mode.
• --fullscreen ( or -f) sets fullscreen video.
• --nooverlay disables hardware acceleration for the video output.
• --width, --height <integer> sets the video window dimensions. By default, the video window size will be adjusted to match the video dimensions.
• --start-time <integer> starts the video here; the integer is the number of seconds from the beginning (e.g. 1:30 is written as 90)
• --stop-time <integer> stops the video here; the integer is the number of seconds from the beginning (e.g. 1:30 is written as 90)
• --zoom <float> adds a zoom factor.
• --aspect-ratio <mode> forces source aspect ratio. Modes are 4x3, 16x9, ...
• --spumargin <integer> forces SPU subtitles position.
• --video-filter <string> adds video filters to the processing chain. You can add several filters, separated by commas
• --sub-filter <string> adds video subpictures filter to the processing chain.

Desktop/Screen grab options

You can see the various options for 'grabbing the desktop' (VLC's built-in screen grabber capture device) by using the GUI. See https://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=46971

Playlist options

• --random plays files randomly forever.
• --loop loops playlist on end.
• --repeat repeats current item until another item is forced
• --play-and-stop stops the playlist after each played item.

Network options

• --server-port <integer> sets server port.
• --iface <string> specifies the network interface to use.
• --iface-addr <string> specifies your network interface IP address.
• --mtu <integer> specifies the MTU of the network interface.
• --ipv6 forces IPv6.
• --ipv4 forces IPv4.

CPU options

You should probably not touch these options unless you know what you are doing.

• --nommx disables the use of MMX CPU extensions.
• --no3dn disables the use of 3D Now! CPU extensions.
• --nommxext disables the use of MMX Ext CPU extensions.
• --nosse disables the use of SSE CPU extensions.
• --noaltivec disables the use of Altivec CPU extensions.

Miscellaneous options

• --quiet deactivates all console messages.
• --color displays color messages.
• --search-path <string> specifies interface default search path.
• --plugin-path <string> specifies plugin search path.
• --no-plugins-cache disables the plugin cache (plugins cache speeds up startup)
• --dvd <string> specifies the default DVD device.
• --vcd <string> specifies the default VCD device.
• --program <integer> specifies program (SID) (for streams with several programs, like satellite ones).
• --audio-type <integer> specifies the default audio type to use with dvds.
• --audio-channel <integer> specifies the default audio channel to use with dvds.
• --spu-channel <integer> specifies the default subtitle channel to use with dvds.
• --version gives you information about the current VLC version.
• --module <module> displays help about specified module. (Shortcut: -p)

Item-specific options

There are many options that are related to items (like --novideo, --codec, --fullscreen).

For all of these, you have the possibility to make them item-specific, using ':' instead of '--' and putting the option just after the concerned item.

Examples:

will play file1.mpg in fullscreen mode and file2.mpg in the default mode (which is generally no fullscreen), whereas

will play both files in fullscreen mode

will play file1.mpg in windowed (no-fullscreen) mode with the subtitles file file1.srt and will play file2.mpg with video filter distort enabled in fullscreen mode (item-specific options override global options).

Advanced use of filters

Filters

These are the old style VLC filters. They only apply to on screen display and thus cannot be streamed. However, on version 1.1.11 you are still able to apply these filters in transcode module using parameter vfilter. More information can be found on Documentation:Streaming HowTo/Advanced Streaming Using the Command Line#vfilter.

Deinterlacing video filter

Module name: deinterlace

• --deinterlace-mode {discard,blend,mean,bob,linear,x,yadif,yadif (2x),phosophor,ivtc} choose a deinterlacing mode.

Invert video filter

Module name: invert

Image properties filter

Module name: adjust

Transcluded from Documentation:Modules/adjust

• contrast <float [0.0 .. 2.0]> : Contrast default value: 1.0
• brightness <float [0.0 .. 2.0]> : Brightness default value: 1.0
• hue <float [-180 .. 180]> : Hue default value: 0
• saturation <float [0.0 .. 3.0]> : Saturation default value: 1.0
• gamma <float [0.01 .. 10.0]> : Gamma default value: 1.0
• brightness-threshold <boolean> : When this mode is enabled, pixels will be shown as black or white. Also may invert the brightness value. The threshold value will be the brightness defined below default value: disabled

Wall video filter

Module name: wall This filter splits the output in several windows.

Transcluded from Documentation:Modules/wall

• wall-cols <integer [1 .. 15]> : Number of horizontal windows in which to split the video default value: 3
• wall-rows <integer [1 .. 15]> : Number of vertical windows in which to split the video default value: 3
• wall-active <string> : Comma-separated list of active windows, defaults to all default value: NULL
• wall-element-aspect <string> : Aspect ratio of the individual displays building the wall default value: 4:3

Video transformation filter

Module name: transform

Transcluded from Documentation:Modules/transform

• transform-type <string> { '90', '180', '270', 'hflip', 'vflip', 'transpose', 'antitranspose' }: Transformation type default value: '90'

Distort video filter

Module name: distort

See Documentation:Modules/distort

Clone video filter

This filter clones the output window.

Module name: clone

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• clone-count <integer> : Number of video windows in which to clone the video. default value: 2
• clone-vout-list <string> : You can use specific video output modules for the clones. Use a comma-separated list of modules. default value: '

Croppadd video filter

Module name: croppadd

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• croppadd-croptop <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to crop from top
• croppadd-cropbottom <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to crop from bottom
• croppadd-cropleft <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to crop from left
• croppadd-cropright <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to crop from right
• croppadd-paddtop <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to add to top
• croppadd-paddbottom <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to add to bottom
• croppadd-paddleft <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to add to left
• croppadd-paddright <integer [0 .. INT_MAX]> : Pixels to add to right

Motion blur filter

Module name: motionblur

Transcluded from Documentation:Modules/motionblur

• motionblur-factor <integer [1 .. 127]> : The bluring factor (1 to 127). Higher values mean more blurring default value: 80

Video pictures blending

Module name: blend

Video scaling filter

Module name: scale

Subpictures Filters

These are the new VLC filters. They can be streamed.

Marquee display sub filter

Module name: marq

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• marq-marquee <string> : Marquee text to display. default value: VLC
• marq-file <string> : File to read the marquee text from. default value: NULL
• marq-x <integer> : X offset, from the left screen edge. default value: 0
• marq-y <integer> : Y offset, down from the top. default value: 0
• marq-position <integer> : Marquee position: 0=center, 1=left, 2=right, 4=top, 8=bottom, you can also use combinations of these values, eg 6 = top-right. default value: -1
• marq-opacity <integer [0 .. 255]> : Opacity (inverse of transparency) of overlaid text. 0 = transparent, 255 = totally opaque. default value: 255
• marq-color <integer> { 0x000000, 0x808080, 0xC0C0C0, 0xFFFFFF, 0x800000, 0xFF0000, 0xFF00FF, 0xFFFF00, 0x808000, 0x008000, 0x008080, 0x00FF00, 0x800080, 0x000080, 0x0000FF, 0x00FFFF }: Color of the text that will be rendered on the video. This must be an hexadecimal (like HTML colors). The first two chars are for red, then green, then blue. default value: 0xFFFFFF
• marq-size <integer [0 .. 4096]> : Font size, in pixels. 0 uses the default font size. default value: 0
• marq-timeout <integer> : Number of milliseconds the marquee must remain displayed. 0 means forever. default value: 0
• marq-refresh <integer> : Number of milliseconds between string updates. This is mainly useful when using meta data or time format string sequences. default value: 1000

Logo video filter

Module name: logo

Transcluded from Documentation:Modules/logo

• logo-file <string> : Image to display. The full format is <image>[,<delay in ms>[,<alpha>]][;<image>[,<delay>[,<alpha>]]][;...].
• logo-x <integer> : X offset from upper left corner. default value: 0
• logo-y <integer> : Y offset from upper left corner. default value: 0
• logo-position <integer> { 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 5, 6, 9, 10 }: Logo position. default value: 5
• logo-opacity <integer [0 .. 255]> : Logo opacity. 0 is transparent, 255 is fully opaque. default value: 255
• logo-delay <integer> : Global delay in ms. Sets the duration each image will be displayed for in a loop iteration unless specified otherwise in the --logo-file option. default value: 1000
• logo-repeat <integer> : Number of loops for the logo animation. -1 for continuous, 0 to disable. default value: -1

This filter can be used both as an old style filter or a subpictures filter.

Note: You can move the logo by left-clicking on it.

The HTTP interface

VLC ships with a little HTTP server integrated. It is used both to stream using HTTP, and for the HTTP remote control interface.

To start VLC with the HTTP interface, use:

If you want to have both the 'normal' interface and the HTTP interface, use vlc --extraintf http.

The HTTP interface will start listening at host:port (<all interfaces>:8080 if omitted), and will reproduce the structure of /directory at http://host:port/ ( vlc_source_path/share/http if omitted ).

Use a browser to go to http://your_host_machine:port. You should be taken to the main page.

VLC is shipped with a set of files that should be enough for generic needs. It is also possible to customize pages. See Documentation:Play HowTo/Building Pages for the HTTP Interface.

Available pages for 1.0.3 :

• http://host:port - Main Interface
• http://host:port/vlm.html - VLM Interface
• http://host:port/mosaic.html - Mosaic Wizard
• http://host:port/flash.html - Flash based remote playback

Other control interfaces

VLC includes a number of so-called interfaces that are not really interfaces, but means of. Nevertheless, they are enabled by setting them as interface or extra interface, either in the Preferences, in General/Interface, or using -I or --extraintf on the command line.

Hotkeys

This module allows you to control VLC and playback via hotkeys. It is always enabled by default. You can use hotkeys in the video output window, you can't in the audio dummy interface.

Hotkeys can be hacked by:

Code is composed by modifiers keys (Alt, Shift, Ctrl, Meta,Command) separated by a dash (-) and terminated by a key (a...z, +, =, -, ',', +, <, >, `, /, ;, ', , [, ], *, Left, Right, Up, Down, Space, Enter, F1...F12, Home, End, Menu, Esc, Page Up, Page Down, Tab, Backspace, Mouse Wheel Up and Mouse Wheel Down). Main controls are available from hotkeys, such as : fullscreen, play-pause, faster, slower, next, prev, stop, quit, vol-up, etc. (use the --longhelp option for full list of functions). For example, for binding fullscreen to Ctrl-f, run:

The list of the default hotkeys is available here.

RC and RTCI

These two interfaces allow you to control VLC from a command shell (possibly using a remote connexion or a Unix socket).

Start VLC with -I rc or --extraintf rc. When you get the Remote control interface initialized, `h' for help message, press h and Enter to get help about available commands.

To be able to remote connect to your VLC using a TCP socket (telnet-like connexion), use --rc-host your_host:port. Then, by connecting (using telnet or netcat) to the host on the given port, you will get the command shell.

To use a UNIX socket (local socket, this does not work for Windows), use --rc-unix /path/to/socket. Commands can then be passed using this UNIX socket.

The RTCI interface gives you more advanced options, such as marquee control for the marquee subpicture filter (See filter section).

Ncurses

This is a text interface, using ncurses library.

Start VLC with -I ncurses or --extraintf ncurses.

The ncurses interface

Press h to get the list of all available commands, with a short description.

There is also a filebrowser available for the ncurses interface in order to add playlist items. Press 'B' to use it.

The ncurses filebrowser

You can set the filebrowser starting point by launching vlc with the --browse-dir option:

Gestures

Gestures provide a simple mouse gestures control. TODO

The Mozilla plugin

VLC can also be embedded in a web browser! The following browsers are supported: Firefox and Safari.

Install the plugin

GNU/Linux Debian, Ubuntu, etc.

Install the mozilla-plugin-vlc package using your preferred package manager. For example, at the command line enter:

Windows

Quit Firefox or Mozilla.

Select the Mozilla Plugin option when installing VLC Media Player. The installer will then automatically detect your browser and install the plugin.

Restart Firefox or Mozilla.

Manual Install

In 'Mozilla Firefoxplugins'

Create the directory if it doesn't exist.

Folders to copy:

• osdmenu
• plugins

Files to copy:

• vlc.exe
• vlc.exe.manifest
• vlc-cache-gen.exe
• npvlc.dll.manifest
• npvlc.dll
• libvlccore.dll
• libvlc.dll
• libvlc.dll.manifest
• axvlc.dll
• axvlc.dll.manifest

macOS

The Mozilla/Safari plugin for macOS is only available from vlc version 0.8.5.1 and onwards.

Quit Safari browser.

Download the Mozilla/safari plugin package from macOS download page.

Run the installer from the dmg image.

Compile the sources yourself

Please look at the developers page for information on how to do this.

Use the Mozilla plugin

If in the browser you open a link to an audio or video URL handled by the VLC plugin, or if a web page has HTML code that embeds audio or video handled by the VLC plugin, then the plugin should start and play the audio/video.Note the plugin (as of version 1.1.9) does not present any user interface — it has no default control panel and no keyboard shortcuts.

To get the list of the media types handled by the VLC plugin, browse to about:plugins.Conflicts will arise if you have more than one plugin installed that supports the same media type.

See the Web plugin documentation to create HTML pages that use JavaScript to control the plugin.

Snapshot Tool

Did you know you can use special codes to automatically generate filenames in the Snapshot Tool?

Specifying Streaming Options

Further information: Documentation:Streaming HowTo New

Audio Bar Graph over Video

This section specifies how to enable the audiobargraph audio filter and video overlay, (mostly) via the GUI. This displays an audio meter overlaid on the video.

There are three parts - an audio filter, which sends it's output via TCP to the Remote Control (RC) Interface. This information is then picked up and displayed by the Audio Bar Graph video subpicture filter (OSD).

To enable this, VLC needs to be started with the --rc-host command-line switch - e.g.

In the GUI, set the following (this example from VLC v1.1.9 on Windows 7):

• Preferences:Show settings:All
• Audio/Filters > Enable 'Audio part of the BarGraph function'
• Audio/Filters/audiobargraph > use defaults, change 'Sends the barGraph information every n audio packets' to 1 to enable see a more accurate display
• Interface/Main interfaces > Enable 'Remote control interface'
• Interface/Main interfaces/RC > Enable 'Do not open a DOS command box interface'
• Video/Subtitles-OSD > Enable 'Audio Bar Graph Video sub filter'
• Video/Subtitles-OSD/Audio Bar Graph > Set the following settings:
  • 'Value of the audio channels levels' = 0 (setting this to 0:1 crashes VLC v1.1.9)
  • 'X coordinate' = 0
  • 'Y coordinate' = 0 (this doesn't seem to affect anything)
  • 'Transparency of the bargraph' = 128 for 50% transparency which looks ok
  • 'Bargraph position' = Left (seems to only work Left,Center,Right - can't go top or bottom)
  • 'Alarm' = 1 (enables the silence alarm - puts a red border around the bargraph if silent for too long)
  • 'Bar width in pixel' = 10 (20 if you want it to be really visible)

VLC media player is a free media player capable of playing most video and audio files. Here we will be teaching you the basics of VLC that Beginner’s should know. Covering the most useful VLC features and capabilities that anyone can find useful. The uses that the software has make it optimal for being your default media player.

How to Change your Default Media Player in Windows 10

1. Open the Windows option by clicking the windows button on your taskbar. You can also open it using the Windows key on your keyboard.

2. Select Settings and a new window will appear.

3. Choose the Apps category.

4. Navigate to Default Apps on the side panel.

5. Click on the Video player app and you will be presented with alternative options.

6. Select the program to set it as your default media player.

How to Record with VLC

An often overlooked feature of VLC media player is its ability to record. Making it a great alternative for screen capture. Fortunately activating the screen recording is pretty easy.

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1. Click on the Media tab and choose Open Capture Device.

2. Change the capture mode to Desktop and set the framerate you want the video to be recorded in. A framerate of 20-30 should be fine for recording your desktop.

3. Select the dropdown menu from next to the Play button at the bottom and choose Convert.

4. Choose the profile settings via the tool icon.

5. Select MP4/MOV as your file type.

6. Switch to the Video codec tab and check the video option. Then change the Codec to H-264 and the bitrate to at least 800. The higher the bitrate the better the video quality will be.

7. Press save, you may need to give your profile a name first.

8. Now choose your file destination by pressing “Browse”.

9. A file explorer window will open, navigate to the folder you want the recording to be saved to and give it a name. Press save to confirm.

10. Now when you press start the video will begin recording.

11. To end your screen capture simply open VLC and press the stop button.

How to Crop a video using VLC Media Player

Cropping a video allows you to cut out segments of a video. You can use VLC to crop a video from the top, bottom, left and right. Before cropping your video you will need to have an idea of how much you’re trying to remove. You can find the resolution of your video file by right clicking on it and selecting properties and details. Under the details you will see the width and height in pixels.

1. Check the video file you want to crop, right click and select properties and details to see the resolution. This will be needed for working out how much of the video you want to crop..

2. Open VLC media player and select the Tools option from the top menu then preferences.

3. A new window will open. At the bottom select the All option.

4. In the Video section open the Filters subfolder then Croppadd.

5. Choose how many pixels you want to crop from each side. Most videos have an aspect ratio of 16:9. If you want to keep this the same then for every 16 pixels you crop from the sides you will need to crop 9 from the top/bottom.

6. Click the filters heading and toggle the Video cropping filter option, then press save.

7. Open the Media menu and select the Convert/Save subheading.

8. Press “Add” and use the file explorer to locate and select the file you want to crop. Press Convert/Save to confirm.

9. Choose to create a new profile.

10. Give the profile a name and choose MP4/MOV as your format.

11. Open the Video codec category. Tick the video option and switch the codec to H-264 and choose your bitrate. The higher the better quality the video will be.

12. Switch to the Filters tab and ensure that Video cropping filter is checked. Press create to confirm your Profile.

13. Select the Browse button to choose your file destination. Name the file and select the folder you want your cropped video to be placed into. Make sure to give the file a new name as to not overwrite the original.

14. When you are ready to begin cropping the video press Start.

How to Trim a Video Clip using VLC Media Player

You can also use VLC to trim video clips. This feature works well paired with the the desktop screen recording feature. When you’ve recorded a video you need to open VLC to stop the recording. This means that unless you’re using a keyboard shortcut the program will be seen at the end of the video. You can then trim that segment of the video out also using VLC.

1. Launch VLC and hit the Media tab located at the top left of the window. Choose to open a file.

2. Find the video clip that you want to cut and open it.

3. The video will automatically start playing, pause it.

4. Open the View tab at the top of VLC and enable Advanced Controls if they’re not currently selected. If the option has a tick next to it then it is enabled. You will now notice new options under the video preview.

5. Just under the video playback there is a timeline . Click and drag the marker to where you want the video to begin.

6. You can use the frame by frame option to move one frame forward on the track. This is great for selecting precise starting points.

7. Once you have your starting point selected press the red circle recording button.

8. Press play and let the video play through. Press the recording button again when the video reaches the point you wish to end the trim.

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9. The trimmed clip will automatically be placed into your videos folder.

How to Convert Video File Formats

If you are noticing playback or compatibility issues with a program converting the file may help. Some video editing programs may have trouble with less common media formats. This makes being able to switch a video to MP4 or another format useful. Converting video formats with VLC is easy and fairly fast.

1. With VLC open select Convert / Save under the Media tab.

2. Select “Add” then locate and open the video that you want to convert.

3. Press the Convert / Save button at the bottom of the window.

4. Create a new profile for converting.

5. Select the format that you would like to convert your video to.

6. Switch to video codec, toggle video and select H-264.

7. Set your Bitrate, the higher the better quality your newly converted video will be. If you convert and notice the quality isn’t as good as you would like then you increase it.

8. Name the Profile and press Create to confirm.

9. Select Browse and choose a location and a name for your file.

10. Press Start and VLC will begin to convert your file.

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Add Subtitles to Movies and Shows using VLsub

You can add subtitles to shows and movies that don’t already have them. This is done entirely inside of VLC media player using VLsub. There are usually multiple subtitles available for popular shows and movies, including in different languages.

1. Open the show or movie that you want to watch.

2. At the top of the window you will see several different options. Select View and then VLSub. This may be called “Download subtitles” in some versions of VLC.

3. Once VLSub has been selected a new window will appear. If your video is a movie then type the name into the title section. For a show you can enter a title, season and episode.

4. Press “Search by name” and VLC will start to load any subtitle options available.

5. Select the subtitle you want to use and press “Download selection”.

6. Press the “Subtitle” heading at the top of the player, then hover over “Sub track”. Ensure that the track is selected.

7. Play the video and enjoy.

Adjusting Subtitle Speed to Sync in VLC

1. At the top of the window select Subtitles and then hover over Sub track. Here you should be able to see if there is a subtitle active. If there isn’t one you will need to load it.

2. Start to watch the video and get a rough idea of how far out of sync the subtitles are.

3.. Select Tools and choose Track synchronization. A new window will appear.

4. You will notice a “Subtitles/Video” section. Here you can change the offset of the subtitles. Enter the amount (in seconds) that the subtitles are out of sync. If your subtitles are appearing before the vocals then enter the number is positive form (eg 7.000 s). However, if the audio is before the subtitles then enter a minus sign before the amount (eg. -7.000 s).

5. Close the window.

6. Begin to play the video and ensure that the subtitles are now inline with the vocals.

7. If the audio is not synced readjust the settings.

Watch YouTube Videos with VLC

A lesser known feature is the ability to watch YouTube videos with VLC Media Player. This feature isn’t only limited to YouTube however, you can watch most online videos with VLC. If the video doesn’t play the video may not be compatible. This could be because of copyright issues.

1. Copy the YouTube video URL to your clipboard. Either right click and select copy, or use Ctrl + C.

2. Click Media at the top left and select “Open Network Stream” (Ctrl + N).

3. Paste the URL in the provided location.

4. Press Play and the video will begin to load, then play.

Add Skins or Themes to VLC Media Player

The default appearance of VLC is fairly bland. Fortunately you can customize the appearance of your VLC media player by installing skins. This can be a good way to add a dark theme or modern appearance to the player.

1. Download the skin that you want to use.

2. Open preferences by pressing Ctrl + P or by choosing it under Tools.

3. Check the “Use custom skin” option.

4. Select Choose so that you can navigate to the skin file. Open it and then save.

5. Close and Reopen VLC. The new skin should now be applied.

How to watch 3D videos in VLC Media Player

It is possible to watch 3D videos inside of VLC media player. However when you first try to play a 3D video you will notice a side by side will begin playing. This is quickly changed to allow for 3D compatibility.

1. Open the 3D video that you want to watch in VLC media player.

2. Head over to Tools and choose “Effects and Filters”.

3. Select the Video Effects category and then the Advanced subcategory.

4. Check the 3D Anaglyph box and save the settings.

5. Play the video and the content should now be working properly.

Final Thoughts

VLC media player is an all around great program, worthy of being your default media player. The features and compatibility allows for you view almost any video file without having to switch between players. The variety of uses give you great functionality and allows for one program to complete many tasks. With the ability to instal skins you can even tailor VLC to the appearance you want. VLC media player is definitely one of the better and more robust options available.