VLC Media Player Mega Tips and Tricks

VLC is the most popular media player used by many people all over the world. It has all the popular codecs which helps you to play any kind of major video files.

1. Ripping DVD’s: VLC player can be used to Rip DVD’s in a very easy manner. To rip any dvd just go to media menu and click convert/save. Now just specify the file name and the format and click save.

2. Create Mp3 tune&Short Video: with the new VLC player you can record any videos and mp3 during playback. Accessing record button just go to Tools > Customize interface > Toolbar Elements > Select Record red Button and drag in Time Toolbar. Now when movie is playing clicking this button will start recording and clicking it again will stop the recording.

3. Playing .RAR Files: yes that’s right this trick may shock you out but VLC player can seriously play the .RAR files simply load it and it will play.

4. Play in ASCII mode: VLC media player can play files in ASCII mode. To play in ASCII mode, Go to Tools > Preferences > Open the video section and choose color ascii mode at video output and click save and now play.

5. Converting Audio and Video Formats: in vlc player you can convert audio and video formats simply going to Media > Convert/Save. Now simply add the file and choose the output format and click save.

6. Download YouTube Videos: simply grab the YouTube video url and paste it in the Media > Open Network Stream > Paste the URL and click Play. Once VLC starts streaming the video, click Tools>Codec Information and at the bottom of the window you will see a Location box. Copy the URL and paste it on your browser’s address bar. The browser will now download the file which you can save it to your hard disk.

7.Second youtube video download trick:simply grab the YouTube video url and paste it in the Media > Open Network Stream > Paste the URL and click Play. Once VLC starts streaming the video,Now when movie is playing clicking Record button will start recording and clicking it again will stop the recording.

8.Inception / Desktop inside Desktop Effect: Not so useful, Meant just for fun to see your Desktop screen go upto infinity.
Media > Open Network Stream > Type screen:// and Hit play button

9.Jigsaw Puzzle Game on VLC Video: The playback of video could be broken down into number of parts / pieces similar to what we have in Puzzle Games.Tools > Effects and Filters > Video Effects > Geometry >Enable Puzzle Game and select number of Columns and rows on screen.

10.Make Artistic Sketch: Gradient Effect on VLC Media player could show Video as if its a sketch drawn by an Artist on Canvas.Tools > Effects and Filters > Video Effects > Image Modification > check on Gradient

11.Add Logo / Watermark on Video: Add a temporary logo on the video only during playback in presentation, then VLC can do that too.Tools > Effects and Filters > Video Effects > Logo > Check on Logo and give the file location of Image File either PNG or JPG.

12.Record from WebCam: Media > Open Capture Device and Play after selecting the WebCam. In my case, it was integrated Webcam to my Laptop.