10 hidden features and tips to master VLC like a pro

Introduction

VLC, an open-source multimedia player, has carved out a global reputation with over 400 million people worldwide using it. Dreamed up by Jean-Baptiste Kempf and the VideoLAN project team at Centrale Paris school, vLC is renowned for its ability to play virtually any audio or video file format without needing third-party codecs. While many recognize VLC for this feature, there are numerous hidden features and tips enabling advanced and personalized use of this media player. In this article we will uncover these secret functionalities.

Advanced Customization: filters and Effects in VLC

Creating Audio and Video Effects

VLC allows you to create various audio and video effects. Unleash your creativity with the equalizer, spatializer, compressor, or more complex filters like water effect, motion detection etc.

Converting Video Files into Other Formats

If you have a file that’s not compatible with some device or platform, no worries: VLC can convert them into other formats. It’s as simple as selecting ‘Media’ then ‘Convert / Save’ from the menu.

Now that we have given our media files a fresh lease of life through customization let’s see how we can broadcast them.

Broadcast Mastery: casting Content via VLC on Chromecast

Streaming Media Over the Network or Internet

Broadcasting media over network or internet is another aspect where VLC excels. Whether it’s playing your favourite podcast across all devices in your home network or sharing an important presentation online via streaming – your trusted VLC can handle it all.

After making content available everywhere around us let’s dive into incorporating elements from outside into our VLC experience.

External Subtitle Integration: how to Proceed

Securely Playing and Downloading YouTube Videos

VLC enables playing of YouTube videos straight from its interface, eliminating the need to open an internet browser. And guess what ? You can also download these videos for offline viewing !

With a comfortable viewing setup in place, let’s explore how we can control VLC remotely.

Remote Control: operating VLC Via a Web Browser

Piloting VLC from Afar

If you have a home theatre system and you want to control your VLC player from your comfy couch, this feature is for you. VLC has built-in web interface that allows you to control the player using your smartphone or PC browser.

Having seen how we can enhance our use of VLC, let’s now look at some lesser known features such as conversion and backup tools.

Conversion and Backup: the Underappreciated Tools of VLC

DVD Extraction

VLC provides the functionality to extract DVDs. This is very useful when you want to save digital copies of your favourite movies.

Making Puzzles Out of Videos and Streaming Video Content by Submitting the Video Stream URL

You heard it right ! You can actually make puzzles out of videos with VLC – plus play video streams by simply submitting their URLs.

And there we have it ! We’ve journeyed through ten amazing tips and tricks that will help you expertly navigate the world of VLC.

A Final Note

VLC offers much more than just playing multimedia files. With abundant hidden functionalities like audio-video effects, media streaming capabilities, youTube video handling, remote control via browsers and file conversion tools to name a few – VLC ensures an advanced, personalized user experience that goes beyond the ordinary.