VLC Media Player is one of the best video player programs, and one of the most popular among users due to its ability to play virtually any format. However, in addition to being an excellent video player, it offers many other features that go unnoticed and that you probably don't know about, unless you use the program a lot.
1. View and download YouTube videos
VLC allows you to play YouTube videos by simply entering the link of the video you want to see in the corresponding tab. You just have to go to Media> Open Network Stream, and then paste the URL of the video. Finally, you have to click on «Play».
In case you want to download the video, you can go to Tools> Codec Information (CTRL+J). Then paste the address into the "Location" field. In this way, you will be able to save the video by clicking on "Save as", or with the shortcut CTRL + S.
2. Listen and download music online
The CTRL + L command allows direct access to your playlists. From there you can access Free Music Charts, Freebox TV, the Icecast radio directory, Jamendo or Channels.com. Podcasts and custom broadcasts can also be added. Such online content is accessed through streaming.
To download your favorite songs, once VLC is playing them, just choose the "Save" option. You can even choose the file format!
3. Record video with your webcam
Not many know it, but VLC allows you to record video from a webcam connected to your PC. It is one of the easiest options to use. All you have to do is go to Media> Open Capture Device (CTRL + C), and select the desired capture mode. From there you can also configure the audio / video capture device, its quality, etc.
4. Convert videos to different formats
VLC also allows you to save video and audio in MP4, WebM, TS, OGG, ASF, MP3 and FLAC. It's as easy as going to Media> Convert (CTRL + R). Then, you have to select the file to convert and click "Convert". VLC will ask us to choose in which folder to save the converted file and its output format.
5. Audio and video synchronization
How many times has it happened that after waiting a long time to download a TV show or movie, you find that the audio does not play smoothly with the video, making it extremely difficult to follow the plot?
Solving this problem is as easy as pressing the key F o G while the video is playing. The key F rewinds the audio as far as video is concerned, and the key G advances the sound relative to the image. With this simple trick, it will only take you a couple of seconds to sync the video with the audio.
Very good, gentlemen. One of the reasons I use this Swiss Army Knife.
One was missing, yes: Make screencasts. Having VLC, I don't need programs like GTKRecordMyDesktop, being that it does it super well 😀
The truth is that I knew those options, well, except for adjusting the audio of a video. The post is appreciated to refresh the memory 😀
How is that from Screencasts with VLC ???
Of that I really had no idea.
I knew them too, all of them, I even have it connected to my TuneIn Radio account.
Regarding screencasting, it is similar to recording from the camera in the "Open capture device" option, but instead of using V4L, you use the "Desktop" option as the capture mode. Then you hit Play and voila 😀
By default, the output video is saved in the Home, but you can configure it with all the pertinent options for it
I've always wanted to make desktop videos to record tutorials and things like that but when uploading them to YouTube they take the same life, if I want things to be faster I have to lower the quality a lot.
Do you control something of the subject?
I imagine that the same parameter can be adjusted to the VLC so that it optimizes the videos for YouTube.
If you want to screencast with audio, you will need them. VLC does not record audio directly. 😉
From what I understand it is possible, but it requires a bit more work in setup, but it is possible.
good info
Cheers!!!!!!!!
You have lacked the function of creating Screencasts and also the visualization of streamings from Twitch, Youtube, etc.
I use it to watch DTT, which is easier than with the mplayer.
That's another good one to add to the list.
And how do you see DTT?
Can you explain your method to us?
I ever used this method:
https://blog.desdelinux.net/como-ver-la-tv-digital-abierta-en-linux/
Hug! Paul.
Audio and Video Synchronization:
It works for me with the letters G and H, Thank you very much for the contribution, more than once I have downloaded movies with this problem
You're welcome! Abz! Paul.
I didn't know, I had no idea, thanks for the information and greetings from Brazil
Abz! Paul.
VLC in the console, "nvlc"
I already knew the other options, except the synchronization of the audio and video, since until now, I have not seen the need to use this feature.
Good article, to remember in case dementia appears 🙂
with the vlc you can listen to the radio without advertising
http://addons.videolan.org/content/show.php/Online+Radio+AD+Blocker?content=160542
As I once commented: "VLC is my pastor and I will lack nothing."
And the truth is that VLC gives soul to QuickTime (the truth is that QuickTime is good, but the truth is that it lacks features that VLC already had them for a long time).
and how is it done so that the equalizer configuration is kept, and not restored when restarting the program .. ??
Greetings and thanks for all the info.
Excellent article. Without a doubt, it is a complete program full of secrets.
Do you know if some outdated subtitles can also be synchronized?
Regards!
Yes, you can also take a screenshot here so you can see how it's done
http://imgur.com/AbJcjwX
I will try to learn to use it and enjoy it, greetings
Rotate videos: Tools, effects and filters, video effects, geometry, transform and rotate.
Change skins or skins.
Play subtitles of vines: Download the subtitle and rename the subtitle to the name of the video.
Excellent post, I find all the options to use vlc very interesting, thank you very much for sharing it, greetings
Thank you very much for helping me understand this wonderful vlc player.
Excellent Post, 10 points and Favorites lol
Hello I tried the video, it's good, but I'm not sure if I save it or not ???
Where does he keep them, or does he stay at some point until you give him save or something like that ???
Regards and)
Actually an impressive and cross-platform tool, the only thing I can criticize is its speed when starting
Speed when starting? I do not remember seeing slowness in VLC when starting, nor in machines with 90 MB of ram, it is a good player, also it consumes almost no resources.
Buenisimo
Ignore these functions of the vlc player, I only use it to listen to music and video cds and dvds
Thanks for the post. One point, only, that will be useful to the user who is interested in downloading YouTube videos with Vlc.
let's use linux:
(Then, paste the address in the "Location" field. In this way, you will be able to save the video by clicking on "Save as", or with the shortcut CTRL + S.)
It would not be better, so as not to fall into confusion, the following:
(Once Codec Information is open, we copy the data from the Place box and paste it in the address bar of the browser (in my case Firefox) we give it to search and when the video is played, right click save as.
It is that when you reach that point, you stay, like blank.
Great post.
To download your favorite songs, once VLC is playing them, just choose the "Save" option. You can even choose the file format!
It should be noted that if you want to hear what is being recorded, you have to check the Show the Output box.
A query when I make an image capture of a video, I get the resolution at 720576, how can I set it to 1024576.