Windows: Set VLC as the default player

You can also use the VLC player as a standard player under Windows. In this practical tip we will show you how.

Set VLC as the default player - how it works

In order for your files to be played directly with the VLC Media Player, you have to specify in the options which file types should be opened with VLC by default:

1. Open the VLC Media Player, click on "Tools" and then on "Settings".
2. Navigate to the "Interface" menu item and click on "Set up assignments ...".
3. A new window is opening up. Here you can see all file types that the VLC Media Player can play.
4. Select only some or all of them. Finally click on "Save".

In further practical tips, we will show you how to change the audio output device or adjust subtitles in the VLC media player.