Subtitle: VLC supports synchronized subtitle playing, from here, you can import the subtitle file and make the appropriate settings.You can also crop the image or take screenshots among other options.
You will be able to select the audio track if the file has more than one audio track, manage volume control, adjust the configuration of the audio device used or set the different stereo modes available. Most of these basic controls are also available at the bottom of the interface as we will see later.
You can navigate through this section if it is organized by titles or chapters (typical of movie DVDs), modify the playing speed, or access basic controls for playback, stop, forward and backward, or record. Playback: this option is related to the content that is played.You also have access to the tool for creating playlists, the tool to convert formats and save files, and the option to exit the software. You can open a specific file or multiple files, view the contents of a folder, play a disc if you have a reader on your device, and choose different sources for broadcast online or live video. Media: from this menu, you can select the multimedia source, which is the content we want to play.
At the top, just below the software name, you can find the tools menu with different options: VLC’s upper toolbar Let's take a look at all the visible sections of the software interface. Playing a video with VLC The VLC Media Player interface in detail A double click and the software will open automatically to start playing the content, which you can move freely using the timeline. This is the main indication that the file and player are supported. For one, you wouldn’t have to wonder about converting videos from one file format to another and can run them easily, just after the download is finished.How to play a file? The easiest solution, if the association of the player and the multimedia formats has been successfully performed, is to double-click on a video or audio file, which will now be shown with the VLC icon, an orange cone. Remember that using VLC as your default player will ease off many of your worries. However, if you like VLC, always keep it updated to have support for new formats. You can always switch back to different media player whenever you require. Just open any file by double-clicking on it to check if it opens with a VLC player. Step 3 Now change the option to change all to make sure the file with the same format opens with vlc by default. Or: You can always follow the same step used for windows you can access open with by performing right click on the file and set VLC as default. If you have installed VLC on your system, it will be on the list. There will be a list of the program available on your system. Step 2 Now to go to Open With section in the panel. Go to the File tab on the top left of the screen. Step 1 Explore your system for the file that uses the XMBC player. Download the latest version to have support for the most recent formats.
You can install VLC for Mac from the official site. Mac also has good players by default like iTunes or XMBC, but there are various formats that it does not support.
How to Change the Default Player from XMBC to VLC on Mac Just double click on it and check if it opens with a VLC player. The files of that format will now always open with VLC by default.
If you have VLC installed on your system, it will also be listed. Step 2 After clicking on the set default program, you will have the list of the programs that can open the file. Now right click on the video file, go to the option open with and navigate to set default program. Step 1 Open file explorer and go to any media file that is opened by XMBC. Here are the steps to make the VLC player as the default player. However, keep player VLC media player upfront as a default player. It is always wise to keep two media players on your system. How to Replace XMBC Player with VLC as the Default Player on Windows Here, we will discuss the steps to make the VLC as the default player. VLC will help you open the file immediately with a double click and enjoy it – there isn’t the constant problem of the video or file not being supported.