VLC player - 5 secret functions

The VLC player is a real all-rounder. Not only can it play numerous video formats, it also has many practical functions. Some of them are well hidden. That is why we would like to introduce five secret functions to you here.

1. Adjust the picture and sound in the VLC player

You are probably familiar with the problem that the soundtrack and the image are not completely on top of each other. This can be corrected with the VLC player.

1. While playing the problem video, click "Tools" and select "Track Sync".
2. Here you can move the audio track under "Audio / Video".
3. Confirm with "Close".

2. Set bookmarks in the VLC player

You are probably familiar with the problem that you have to interrupt a film and look for the right place later. You can save yourself that by setting a bookmark.

1. Press [Ctrl] + [B] and click "Create" and then "Close".
2. Press [Ctrl] + [Y] and save the file in the desired location.
3. Later, start the saved file with a double click and select the desired bookmark under "Playback"> "User-defined bookmarks".

3. Stream music for free with VLC

With the VLC player you can even stream music from the Internet.

1. Under "View, " click "Playlists."
2. In the list on the left you will find various free music streaming providers under "Internet".
3. The playback takes place with a double click on the desired song. If you right-click on it, you can save the song on your PC.

4. Watch and save videos from the Internet with VLC player

In addition to audio files, you can also use the VLC player to stream and save videos from the Internet.

1. Copy the URL of the video from your browser.
2. In the VLC player, click on "Media" and select the option "Open network stream".
3. Paste the copied URL into the field that opens.
4. You can now start the video by clicking on "Play".
5. To save the video on your PC, click "Tools" and then "Codec Information".
6. Copy the address in the field at the bottom, paste it into the address line of your browser and confirm with [Enter].
7. With a click on "Save" or "Save page as" in the menu of your browser you can now save the video on your computer.

5. Convert videos with the VLC player

With the VLC player, you can not only watch videos, but also convert file formats.

1. In the Media menu, click Convert / Save.
2. Select the appropriate file from your computer via "Add".
3. Click "Convert / Save" and select the desired target format and a storage location in the following window.
4. Start the conversion by clicking on "Start".

These tips refer to VLC player version 2.1.3. In our next practical tips we will show you how to play videos in slow motion, how to zoom in videos or how to start the VLC player in full screen mode.

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