Results for "vlc"

Guides & news 21

1. VLC for Android: Install the APK, Play Any File, Subtitles

   A beginner's walkthrough of VLC for Android, from installing the APK to playing MKV and HEVC files, loading subtitles and fixing audio sync.

   Guide Sep 8, 2026 13,287 views

2. VLC 'Unable to Open the MRL'? Here's the Fix (2026)

   Why VLC shows "unable to open the MRL" - the dead stream, the wrong Open command, or the stray space in the URL - and how to fix each in under a minute.

   Guide Jul 24, 2026 4,366 views

3. VLC 3.0.22 RC1 is Here: Major Windows ARM64 Support and Dark Mode Finally Arrive

   Stay updated with the latest VLC Media Player releases, featuring new capabilities, performance improvements, and platform support expansions.

   News Sep 24, 2025 8,229 views

4. VLC Celebrates 6 Billion Downloads with New AI Subtitles

   VLC Media Player, the popular open-source multimedia player, has surpassed 6 billion downloads.

   News Jan 9, 2025 15,853 views

5. VLC Media Player 3.0.21: Super Resolution & HDR Enhancements!

   The latest VLC Media Player update, version 3.0.21, brings a range of improvements and fixes.

   News Jun 9, 2024 16,575 views

6. Convert Video and Audio Files With VLC - No Extra Software

   VLC's built-in converter, step by step - how to change format, extract audio, and what to do when the output file will not play.

   Guide Sep 28, 2026 18,178 views

7. How to Play an M3U IPTV Playlist in VLC (and Stop the Buffering)

   Turn the VLC you already have into an IPTV player - load M3U links, files and Xtream logins, then fix buffering and dead channels.

   Guide Sep 7, 2026 8,696 views

8. KMP External Codec libvlcjni.so arm64-v8a Error Explained

   What the KMPlayer arm64-v8a external codec error means, and why the 64-bit file it seems to ask for does not exist.

   Guide Sep 2, 2026 711 views

9. How to Play HEVC Files in VLC Media Player

   The complete VLC setup for H.265 video, from hardware acceleration to fixing choppy 4K playback, green screens and audio that drifts out of sync.

   Guide Aug 17, 2026 287,299 views

10. How to Stream With VLC: Open a Stream URL or Send Your Own

    How to open a stream URL in VLC in about ten seconds, and how to broadcast your own video without picking the profile that silently fails.

    Guide Aug 11, 2026 53,205 views

11. How to Record Your Screen With VLC

    How to record your screen with VLC, set a frame rate that is not a slideshow, and add the system audio VLC leaves out by default.

    Guide Aug 10, 2026 6,160 views

12. Play Xvid Files in VLC - And Fix It When It Fails

    Why VLC plays Xvid files without any codec, and what actually fixes playback when an old AVI stutters, shows artefacts or will not open.

    Guide Aug 8, 2026 65,216 views

13. Would You Download the Nonexistent VLC 42.0?

    Uncovering the quirky side of your favorite player - where easter eggs meet everyday computing.

    News Aug 28, 2025 11,629 views

14. New Native Dark Mode for VLC

    The VLC Media Player 3.0 nightly build now features a native Dark Mode—here's how to apply it.

    News Oct 24, 2024 28,861 views

15. Codec Is Not Supported on Android or Samsung? How to Fix It

    Why Android and Samsung phones show 'codec is not supported', and four free fixes - from switching to VLC to adding the MX Player custom codec.

    Guide Oct 3, 2026 51,107 views

16. Official User Guides and Manuals for Free Media Software

    Where to find the official manual for VLC, HandBrake, Audacity, DaVinci Resolve, OBS Studio and more - online guides and free PDF downloads in one list.

    Guide Sep 30, 2026 45,639 views

17. Best Free Video Players for Mac That Play Any Format (2026)

    Five free Mac players that open MKV and HEVC without paid extensions - VLC, IINA, mpv, Kodi and Elmedia, and what each one is actually for.

    Guide Sep 27, 2026 16,491 views

18. Xvid Codec Download for Android? Why There Isn't One

    There is no Xvid codec download for Android, and Xvid APKs are often fake. Install VLC for Android instead and your Xvid AVI files play right away, free.

    Guide Sep 16, 2026 11,253 views

19. How to Play AV1 Videos on Windows 11

    Install the free AV1 Video Extension to play AV1 in Movies and TV, plus why VLC and MPV play AV1 already without it.

    Guide Aug 30, 2026 15,691 views

20. How to Play AC3 & DTS Audio - Fix Silent MKV & AVI Files

    The quick fix for movie files that play with no sound - how to decode AC3 (Dolby Digital) and DTS audio in AVI, MKV and OGM files using VLC, LAV Filters, or...

    Guide Jul 27, 2026 116,976 views

21. How to Open HEVC Files on Windows (HEVC, H.265, HEIC and HEIF Explained)

    The entry point for every HEVC problem on Windows - the free extension, the VLC shortcut, and which of the specific fixes your symptom actually needs.

    Guide Jul 24, 2026 67,005 views