No doubt that there are uncountable users of VLC media players out there. And I’m sure that most of those VLC users don’t even know some features that are not only useful but also really amazing. If you’re using VLC Player just for playing music and videos, than you are lying far behind in being a pro in using it. Let me clear it in simple word that VLC Player is not just a player; it is the combination of various other amazing features and tools that makes your many things a lot easier. Soon you’ll realize that you don’t need to download extra softwares and fill up your hard disk, and that’s because may be what you’re looking for is already in the VLC.
You guys must be confused and at the same time excited to know those rarely known features of VLC. So with no further delay, let me show you all the 7 amazing unknown feature of VLC media player and these features are definitely going to help you to use VLC like a Pro.
1. Convert Media Files:
One of the amazing features of VLC media player is that you can convert files between different formats. You can just shrink a video to fit with your mobile format support. Not only this, you can extract the audio from a video file and can save it as a separate media file.
Steps to convert a media file between different formats in VLC Media Player:
- Click on Media menu and select “Covert / Save”.
- Select the file you want to convert and then click on “Convert / Save”.
- Select the desired format and click on “Save”.
2. Watch YouTube:
You don’t need to use your browser to watch your favorite YouTube videos because VLC media played provide you with an option to stream YouTube videos on it. But this feature is not really that amazing because you need an URL to stream a YouTube video on VLC.
Steps to Watch YouTube videos on VLC Media Player:
- Click on Media menu and select “Open Network”.
- Paste the URL in the Address box and click on “Play”
3. Record the Desktop Screen:
VLC media player provide you with another amazing tool that you can record your desktop screen and save it. VLC can use your desktop as an input and you can choose the desire format before you start recording your desktop.
Steps to Record the Desktop Screen using VLC Media Player:
- Click on Media menu and select “Convert / Save”.
- Select “Desktop” as Capture mode.
- Set the required frame rate and click on “Convert / Save”.
- Now change the desire settings like format, destination folder etc. click on “Save” button.
- Click on “Start” to start the recording and click on “Stop” to stop the recording.
4. Live Stream the Desktop Screen:
You can not only record your desktop screen but can also stream it live over the internet. This feature is really amazing and is very useful for teaching purposes etc.
Steps to Live Stream the Desktop Screen using VLC Media Player:
- Open Media menu and select “Stream”.
- Select “Desktop” as the Capture device and adjust the frame rate.
- Now select the Streaming method from the drop down menu and click on “Add” to add a destination.
- Adjust the Transcoding and other options and click on “Stream” to start the streaming.
5. Video Wallpaper:
Another cool feature of VLC media player is that it allows you to set a video clip as your desktop background. Yes! It is really possible only with VLC. A video as background will look more alive than a static wallpaper.
Steps to set a Video as Desktop Background using VLV Media Player:
- Open Tools menu and select “Preferences”.
- Select “Video” button on left and choose “DirectX video” from the Output dropdown list under Video Settings.
- Click on “Save” button and restart the player.
- Now play any desire video on VLC and right-click on it.
- Go to “Videos” and Select “DirectX Wallpaper”.
6. Audio and Video Effects:
VLC media player also allows you to add audio and video effects to your media. You can add these features temporarily or even permanently by using “Convert / Save” feature. VLC provides you effects like rotating, overlaying, colorizing, cropping etc. You can also synchronies the audio with the video if it’s not properly synchronized.
Steps to add Audio and Video Effects to a media file using VLC Media Player:
- Open “Tools” menu and select “Extended Settings”.
- Adjust the effects as required and other settings from the given tabs: Audio Effects, Video Effects and Synchronization.
7. Subscribe to Podcasts:
You don’t need to download any other software to listen Podcast on your computer. If you have VLC media player installed, then you can stream the podcast.
Steps to Subscribe the Podcasts:
- Open Playlist menu, go to “Additional Sources” and then check the “Podcasts” option.
- Now again got to “Additional Sources” and select the “Configure Podcasts”.
- Now paste the Address of Podcast’s feed. Now you can stream the podcast from the playlist.
So these were 7 unknown features of VLC Media Player that can add a lot to your daily computer needs. Check out our other articles on Windows, “How to upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1″ and “10 Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows”. So tell us what you think about these amazing features in the comments below.