VLC Media Player: Change skin - how it works

If you want to give the VLC Media Player a more exciting look, you can change the skin of the application. In this practical tip we will show you how.

Change skin in VLC Media Player

First you need a suitable skin. So that you don't have to search long for the designs, we have summarized the best in our VLC Media Player SkinPack.

1. Download the .vlt file of the skin you want to use. In our skin pack, all .vlt files are packaged in an archive. In our picture gallery you can already get an idea of ​​the themes.
2. Open the VLC media player and select "Settings" from the "Tools" menu.
3. Activate the button "Use custom style" and use "Select" to find the desired theme from your hard drive.
4. Click on "Save" below and then restart your VLC player.

This practical tip relates to the VLC Media Player 2.1.3. For an even better film experience, you can start the VLC player directly in full screen.