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Documentation:Installing VLC

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There are VLC binaries available for the many OSes, but not for all supported ones. If there are no binaries for your OS or if you want to change the default settings, you can compile VLC from sources.

== [[Image:Windows logo2.jpg|100x100px]] Windows ==

===95, 98, ME===

You can install VLC on Windows 95, 98, or ME operating systems by using [http://kernelex.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page KernelEx].

===2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8===

====Recommended====

The normal and recommended way to install VLC on a Windows operating system is via the installer package.

'''Step 0: Download and launch the installer'''

Download the installer package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC download page for Windows]. After you download the installer package, double click on the file to begin the install process. If you're using Windows Vista, 7, or 8 and have UAC enabled, the operating system may prompt you to grant VLC administrator permissions. Click '''Yes''' to continue the installation process.

'''Step 1: Select an installer language'''

Before you can continue, you must select the language that you want the installer to use to display information to you. It is recommended that you select a language that you understand. After you select a language, click '''OK'''.

[[Image:Step-1-select-language.png]]

'''Step 2: Review the Welcome screen'''

The VLC installer recommends that you close all other applications before continuing the installation process. When you're ready to proceed with the installation process, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-2-welcome.png]]

'''Step 3: Read Licence agreement'''

Read the Terms of Service. Once you're done reading, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-3-licence.png]]

'''Step 4: Select components'''

Use this menu to customize your install. Choose all of the components you wish to install and whether you want VLC to be your default media player or not. Once you are done, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-4-components.png]]

'''Step 5: Pick a location'''

Click '''Browse...''' to choose the destination installation folder. After you've identified the desired folder, click '''Install'''.

[[Image:Step-5-install-location.png]]

'''Step 5: Now installing'''

Wait as VLC is installed on your machine. It shouldn't take too long. Click "Show details" to see more information about the installation's progress.

[[Image:Step-6-installing.png]]

'''Step 7: Installation complete'''

Once installation is complete, you may choose to run VLC or read VLC's release notes. Click '''Finish''' to complete the installation process and close the installer.

[[Image:Step-7-completed.png]]

====Alternative====

If you want to perform an unattended (or silent) installation of VLC, you can do so via a command line interface. Type in "''filename''" /L="''languagecode''" /S. For example, the English installation would look something like '''vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe /L=1033 /S'''.

'''PowerShell'''

Installing VLC using PowerShell is as easy.

[[Image:Step-8-silent-installation-ps.png]]

'''Command Prompt'''

You can also install VLC using the command prompt.

[[Image:Step-9-silent-installation-cmd.png]]

== [[Image:Apple-logo-300x300.jpg|100x100px]] Mac OS X ==

#Download the Mac OS X package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC MacOS X download page].
#Double-click on the icon of the package: an icon will appear on your Desktop, right beside your drives.
#Open it and drag the VLC application from the resulting window to the place where you want to install it (it should be '''/Applications''').

== Linux ==
=== [[Image:Beos-wallpapers 1334 1280x1024.png|150x150px]] BeOS ===

#Download the Zip file from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-beos.html VLC BeOS download page].
#Unzip the file in a directory to install VLC.

=== [[Image:Debian-logo.jpg|100x100px]] Debian ===

==== Debian stable (lenny) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

==== Debian testing (squeeze) ====

You should not be using Debian testing unless you perfectly know what you are doing. It is almost impossible to support Debian testing and there are no plans to do it.

For more information on Debian testing, please look at the [http://www.debian.org/devel/testing Testing Page].

==== Debian unstable (sid) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

=== [[Image:Mandrake-wave.png|100x100px]] Linux Mandrake ===

There are VLC packages for Mandrake 9.1 and Cooker.

To install them, add the following sources for either Mandrake 9.1 or Cooker (you can use [http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/ Easy urpmi] for that): ''contrib'' from the core distribution and ''plf'' (Penguin Liberation Front) from the external add-ons.

Then install the required packages with '''urpmi''':

# '''urpmi libdvdcss2 libdvdplay0 wxvlc vlc-plugin-a52 vlc-plugin-ogg vlc-plugin-mad'''

=== [[Image:Centos.png|150x100px]] Linux (EL5) ===

1. Download and install the latest rpmforge-release rpm (eg rpmforge-release-0.3.6-1.el5.rf.i386.rpm)

2. Either;

# '''yum install vlc'''

or (if you have epel-release installed);

# '''yum --disablerepo='epel' install vlc'''

 

=== [[Image:Redhat2.jpg|100x100px]] Linux RedHat ===

Download the RPM package ''vlc'' and the packages listed in the ''required libraries and codecs'' section (the other packages are optional) from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-redhat.html VLC Red Hat download page] and put them all into the same directory.

Then install the RPM packages you have downloaded:

# '''rpm -U *.rpm'''

If you have not installed all the RPM packages included with your distribution, you may be asked to install a few of them first.

=== [[Image:Ubuntu-logo.png|100x100px]] Ubuntu ===

Launch the Ubuntu Software Center and go to '''All Software → Sound & Video''' then in search VLC Player. After it will come click on it and it will automatically install

You need to check that a universe mirror is listed in your /etc/apt/sources.list file.

# '''sudo apt-get update'''
# '''sudo apt-get install vlc vlc-plugin-pulse mozilla-plugin-vlc'''

 

== Compile the sources by yourself ==
For more detailed information on compiling VLC, please see [[Compile VLC]].

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Documentation:Installing VLC

2015-02-07T20:31:42Z

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There are VLC binaries available for the many OSes, but not for all supported ones. If there are no binaries for your OS or if you want to change the default settings, you can compile VLC from sources.

== [[Image:Windows logo2.jpg|100x100px]] Windows ==

===95, 98, ME===

You can install VLC on Windows 95, 98, or ME operating systems by using [http://kernelex.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page KernelEx].

===2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8===

====Recommended====

The normal and recommended way to install VLC on a Windows operating system is via the installer package.

'''Step 0: Download and launch the installer'''

Download the installer package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC download page for Windows]. After you download the installer package, double click on the file to begin the install process. If you're using Windows Vista, 7, or 8 and have UAC enabled, the operating system may prompt you to grant VLC administrator permissions. Click '''Yes''' to continue the installation process.

'''Step 1: Select an installer language'''

Before you can continue, you must select the language that you want the installer to use to display information to you. It is recommended that you select a language that you understand. After you select a language, click '''OK'''.

[[Image:Step-1-select-language.png]]

'''Step 2: Review the Welcome screen'''

The VLC installer recommends that you close all other applications before continuing the installation process. When you're ready to proceed with the installation process, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-2-welcome.png]]

'''Step 3: Read Licence agreement'''

Read the Terms of Service. Once you're done reading, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-3-licence.png]]

'''Step 4: Select components'''

Use this menu to customize your install. Choose all of the components you wish to install and whether you want VLC to be your default media player or not. Once you are done, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-4-components.png]]

'''Step 5: Pick a location'''

Click '''Browse...''' to choose the destination installation folder. After you've identified the desired folder, click '''Install'''.

[[Image:Step-5-install-location.png]]

'''Step 5: Now installing'''

Wait as VLC is installed on your machine. It shouldn't take too long. Click "Show details" to see more information about the installation's progress.

[[Image:Step-6-installing.png]]

'''Step 7: Installation complete'''

Once installation is complete, you may choose to run VLC or read VLC's release notes. Click '''Finish''' to complete the installation process and close the installer.

[[Image:Step-7-completed.png]]

====Alternative====

If you want to perform an unattended (or silent) installation of VLC, you can do so via a command line interface. Type in "''filename''" /L="''languagecode''" /S. For example, the English installation would look something like '''vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe /L=1033 /S'''.

'''PowerShell'''

Installing VLC using PowerShell is as easy.

[[Image:Step-8-silent-installation-ps.png]]

'''Command Prompt'''

You can also install VLC using the command prompt.

[[Image:Step-9-silent-installation-cmd.png]]

== [[Image:Apple-logo-300x300.jpg|100x100px]] Mac OS X ==

#Download the Mac OS X package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC MacOS X download page].
#Double-click on the icon of the package: an icon will appear on your Desktop, right beside your drives.
#Open it and drag the VLC application from the resulting window to the place where you want to install it (it should be '''/Applications''').

== Linux ==
=== [[Image:Beos-wallpapers 1334 1280x1024.png|150x150px]] BeOS ===

#Download the Zip file from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-beos.html VLC BeOS download page].
#Unzip the file in a directory to install VLC.

=== [[Image:Debian-logo.jpg|100x100px]] Debian ===

==== Debian stable (lenny) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

==== Debian testing (squeeze) ====

You should not be using Debian testing unless you perfectly know what you are doing. It is almost impossible to support Debian testing and there are no plans to do it.

For more information on Debian testing, please look at the [http://www.debian.org/devel/testing Testing Page].

==== Debian unstable (sid) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

[[Image:Mandrake-wave.png|100x100px]] === Linux Mandrake ===

There are VLC packages for Mandrake 9.1 and Cooker.

To install them, add the following sources for either Mandrake 9.1 or Cooker (you can use [http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/ Easy urpmi] for that): ''contrib'' from the core distribution and ''plf'' (Penguin Liberation Front) from the external add-ons.

Then install the required packages with '''urpmi''':

# '''urpmi libdvdcss2 libdvdplay0 wxvlc vlc-plugin-a52 vlc-plugin-ogg vlc-plugin-mad'''

=== [[Image:Centos.png|150x100px]] Linux (EL5) ===

1. Download and install the latest rpmforge-release rpm (eg rpmforge-release-0.3.6-1.el5.rf.i386.rpm)

2. Either;

# '''yum install vlc'''

or (if you have epel-release installed);

# '''yum --disablerepo='epel' install vlc'''

 

=== [[Image:Redhat2.jpg|100x100px]] Linux RedHat ===

Download the RPM package ''vlc'' and the packages listed in the ''required libraries and codecs'' section (the other packages are optional) from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-redhat.html VLC Red Hat download page] and put them all into the same directory.

Then install the RPM packages you have downloaded:

# '''rpm -U *.rpm'''

If you have not installed all the RPM packages included with your distribution, you may be asked to install a few of them first.

=== [[Image:Ubuntu-logo.png|100x100px]] Ubuntu ===

Launch the Ubuntu Software Center and go to '''All Software → Sound & Video''' then in search VLC Player. After it will come click on it and it will automatically install

You need to check that a universe mirror is listed in your /etc/apt/sources.list file.

# '''sudo apt-get update'''
# '''sudo apt-get install vlc vlc-plugin-pulse mozilla-plugin-vlc'''

 

== Compile the sources by yourself ==
For more detailed information on compiling VLC, please see [[Compile VLC]].

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Documentation:Interface

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==General Interface Description==

VLC has several interfaces:
*A cross-platform interface for Windows and GNU/Linux, which is called [[Qt]].
*A native Mac OS X interface.
*An interface that supports skins for both Windows and GNU/Linux.

The operation of VLC is essentially the same in all the interfaces.

=== Windows and GNU/Linux (Qt) ===
The screenshot below shows the default interface in VLC 2.0. More features can be displayed by selecting them in the ''View'' menu.

[[Image:Page1.png|480x360px]] 

See also [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use/VLC 1.2 Interface on Windows 7|VLC Interface 2.0 on Windows 7]]

===Mac OS X===
This screenshot shows the default interface that VLC had on Mac OS X until version 1.1:
[[Image:Default Interface Mac.PNG|center|]]

Since version 2.0 the interface has been redesigned. See [[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface_OSX|OSX 2.0 interface]].

== Starting VLC Media Player in Windows ==

In Windows XP: Clic '''Start''' -> '''Programs''' -> '''VideoLAN''' -> '''VLC media player'''.

In Windows 7: Clic '''Start''' -> '''All Programs''' -> '''VideoLAN''' -> '''VLC media player'''.

VLC is shown on the screen and a small icon {{VLC icon}} is shown in the system tray.

== Stopping VLC Media Player ==

There are three ways to quit VLC:
*Right click the VLC icon ({{VLC icon}}) in the tray and select '''Quit''' (''Alt-F4'').
*Click the '''Close''' button in the main interface of the application.
*In the '''Media''' menu, select '''Quit''' (''Ctrl-Q'').

[[File:Basic_interface_quit.png]]

== Notification Area Icon {{VLC icon}} ==
Clicking this icon shows or hides the VLC interface. Hiding VLC does not exit the application. VLC keeps running in the background when it is hidden. Right clicking the icon in the notification area shows a menu with basic operations, such as opening, playing, stopping, or changing a media file.

== Main Interface ==
The main interface has the following areas:
* '''Menu bar'''.
* '''Track slider''' - The track slider is below the menu bar. It shows the playing progress of the media file. You can drag the track slider left to rewind or right to forward the track being played. When a video file is played, the video is shown between the menu bar and the track slider. '''Note: When a media file is streamed, the track slider does not move because VLC cannot know the total duration.
* '''Control Buttons''' - The buttons below the track slider cover all the basic playback features.

[[Image:Page2.png|640px]] 

[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Menus|Click here to view an explanation of every menu item.]]

[[Image:Playbackcontrols.png|640x480px]]

== Opening media ==

See [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use 0.9/Opening modes]]

== Streaming Media Files ==

Streaming is a method of delivering audio or video content across a network without the need to download the media file before it is played. You can view or listen to the content as it arrives. It has the advantage that you don't need to wait for large media files to finish downloading before playing them.

VideoLan is designed to stream MPEG videos on high bandwidth networks. VLC can be used as a server to stream MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 files, DVDs and live videos on the network in unicast or multicast. Unicast is a process where media files are sent to a single system through the network. Multicast is a process where media files are sent to multiple systems through the network.

VLC is also used as a client to receive, decode and display MPEG streams. MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 streams received from the network or an external device can be sent to one machine or a group of machines.

[[Image:Streamingdiag.JPG]]

'''To stream a file''':

#From the '''Media''' menu, select '''Open Network Stream'''. The ''Open Media'' dialog box loads with the ''Network'' tab selected.
#In the '''Please enter a network URL''' text box, Type the network URL.
#Click '''Play'''.

Note: When VLC plays a stream, the track slider shows the progress of the playback.

For more information, refer to the [http://wiki.videolan.org/Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use#Play_a_network_stream_.28WebRadio.2C_WebTV.2C_etc..29 VLC usage page]

[[Image:Vlc_network_stream.PNG|480x360px]]

== Converting and Saving a Media File Format ==

VLC can convert media files from one format to another.

'''To convert a media file''':

#From the '''Media''' menu, select '''Convert/Save'''. The ''Open media'' dialog window appears.
#Click '''Add...'''. A file selection dialog window appears.
#Select the file you want to convert and click '''Open'''. The ''Convert'' dialog window appears.
#In the '''Destination file''' text box, indicate the path and file name where you want to store the converted file.
#From the '''Profile''' drop-down, select a conversion profile.
#Click '''Start'''.

[[File:Basic_interface_convert.png]]

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Documentation:Interface

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==General Interface Description==

VLC has several interfaces:
*A cross-platform interface for Windows and GNU/Linux, which is called [[Qt]].
*A native Mac OS X interface.
*An interface that supports skins for both Windows and GNU/Linux.

The operation of VLC is essentially the same in all the interfaces.

=== Windows and GNU/Linux (Qt) ===
The screenshot below shows the default interface in VLC 2.0. More features can be displayed by selecting them in the ''View'' menu.

[[Image:Page1.png|480x360px]] 

See also [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use/VLC 1.2 Interface on Windows 7|VLC Interface 2.0 on Windows 7]]

===Mac OS X===
This screenshot shows the default interface that VLC had on Mac OS X until version 1.1:
[[Image:Default Interface Mac.PNG|center|]]

Since version 2.0 the interface has been redesigned. See [[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface_OSX|OSX 2.0 interface]].

== Starting VLC Media Player in Windows ==

In Windows XP: Clic '''Start''' -> '''Programs''' -> '''VideoLAN''' -> '''VLC media player'''.

In Windows 7: Clic '''Start''' -> '''All Programs''' -> '''VideoLAN''' -> '''VLC media player'''.

VLC is shown on the screen and a small icon {{VLC icon}} is shown in the system tray.

== Stopping VLC Media Player ==

There are three ways to quit VLC:
*Right click the VLC icon ({{VLC icon}}) in the tray and select '''Quit''' (''Alt-F4'').
*Click the '''Close''' button in the main interface of the application.
*In the '''Media''' menu, select '''Quit''' (''Ctrl-Q'').

[[File:Basic_interface_quit.png]]

== Notification Area Icon {{VLC icon}} ==
Clicking this icon shows or hides the VLC interface. Hiding VLC does not exit the application. VLC keeps running in the background when it is hidden. Right clicking the icon in the notification area shows a menu with basic operations, such as opening, playing, stopping, or changing a media file.

== Main Interface ==
The main interface has the following areas:
* '''Menu bar'''.
* '''Track slider''' - The track slider is below the menu bar. It shows the playing progress of the media file. You can drag the track slider left to rewind or right to forward the track being played. When a video file is played, the video is shown between the menu bar and the track slider. '''Note: When a media file is streamed, the track slider does not move because VLC cannot know the total duration.
* '''Control Buttons''' - The buttons below the track slider cover all the basic playback features.

[[Image:Page2.png|640px]] 

[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Menus|Click here to view an explanation of every menu item.]]

[[Image:Playbackcontrols.png|640x480px]]

== Opening media ==

See [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use 0.9/Opening modes]]

== Streaming Media Files ==

Streaming is a method of delivering audio or video content across a network without the need to download the media file before it is played. You can view or listen to the content as it arrives. It has the advantage that you don't need to wait for large media files to finish downloading before playing them.

VideoLan is designed to stream MPEG videos on high bandwidth networks. VLC can be used as a server to stream MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 files, DVDs and live videos on the network in unicast or multicast. Unicast is a process where media files are sent to a single system through the network. Multicast is a process where media files are sent to multiple systems through the network.

VLC is also used as a client to receive, decode and display MPEG streams. MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 streams received from the network or an external device can be sent to one machine or a group of machines.

[[Image:Streamingdiag.JPG]]

'''To stream a file''':

#From the '''Media''' menu, select '''Open Network Stream'''. The ''Open Media'' dialog box loads with the ''Network'' tab selected.
#In the '''Please enter a network URL''' text box, Type the network URL.
#Click '''Play'''.

Note: When VLC plays a stream, the track slider shows the progress of the playback.

For more information, refer to the [http://wiki.videolan.org/Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use#Play_a_network_stream_.28WebRadio.2C_WebTV.2C_etc..29 VLC usage page]

[[Image:Vlc_network_stream.PNG|480x360px]]

== Converting and Saving a Media File Format ==

VLC can convert media files from one format to another. To convert a media file:

#From the '''Media''' menu, select '''Convert/Save'''. The ''Open media'' dialog window appears.
#Click '''Add...'''. A file selection dialog window appears.
#Select the file you want to convert and click '''Open'''. The ''Convert'' dialog window appears.
#In the '''Destination file''' text box, indicate the path and file name where you want to store the converted file.
#From the '''Profile''' drop-down, select a conversion profile.
#Click '''Start'''.

[[File:Basic_interface_convert.png]]

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Documentation:Interface

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==General Interface Description==

VLC has several interfaces:
*A cross-platform interface for Windows and GNU/Linux, which is called [[Qt]].
*A native Mac OS X interface.
*An interface that supports skins for both Windows and GNU/Linux.

The operation of VLC is essentially the same in all the interfaces.

=== Windows and GNU/Linux (Qt) ===
The screenshot below shows the default interface in VLC 2.0. More features can be displayed by selecting them in the ''View'' menu.

[[Image:Page1.png|480x360px]] 

See also [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use/VLC 1.2 Interface on Windows 7|VLC Interface 2.0 on Windows 7]]

===Mac OS X===
This screenshot shows the default interface that VLC had on Mac OS X until version 1.1:
[[Image:Default Interface Mac.PNG|center|]]

Since version 2.0 the interface has been redesigned. See [[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface_OSX|OSX 2.0 interface]].

== Starting VLC Media Player in Windows ==

In Windows XP: Clic '''Start''' -> '''Programs''' -> '''VideoLAN''' -> '''VLC media player'''.

In Windows 7: Clic '''Start''' -> '''All Programs''' -> '''VideoLAN''' -> '''VLC media player'''.

VLC is shown on the screen and a small icon {{VLC icon}} is shown in the system tray.

== Stopping VLC Media Player ==

There are three ways to quit VLC:
*Right click the VLC icon ({{VLC icon}}) in the tray and select '''Quit''' (''Alt-F4'').
*Click the '''Close''' button in the main interface of the application.
*In the '''Media''' menu, select '''Quit''' (''Ctrl-Q'').

[[File:Basic_interface_quit.png]]

== Notification Area Icon {{VLC icon}} ==
Clicking this icon shows or hides the VLC interface. Hiding VLC does not exit the application. VLC keeps running in the background when it is hidden. Right clicking the icon in the notification area shows a menu with basic operations, such as opening, playing, stopping, or changing a media file.

== Main Interface ==
The main interface has the following areas:
* '''Menu bar'''.
* '''Track slider''' - The track slider is below the menu bar. It shows the playing progress of the media file. You can drag the track slider left to rewind or right to forward the track being played. When a video file is played, the video is shown between the menu bar and the track slider. '''Note: When a media file is streamed, the track slider does not move because VLC cannot know the total duration.
* '''Control Buttons''' - The buttons below the track slider cover all the basic playback features.

[[Image:Page2.png|640px]] 

[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Menus|Click here to view an explanation of every menu item.]]

[[Image:Playbackcontrols.png|640x480px]]

== Opening media ==

See [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use 0.9/Opening modes]]

== Streaming Media Files ==

Streaming is a method of delivering audio or video content across a network without the need to download the media file before it is played. You can view or listen to the content as it arrives. It has the advantage that you don't need to wait for large media files to finish downloading before playing them.

VideoLan is designed to stream MPEG videos on high bandwidth networks. VLC can be used as a server to stream MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 files, DVDs and live videos on the network in unicast or multicast. Unicast is a process where media files are sent to a single system through the network. Multicast is a process where media files are sent to multiple systems through the network.

VLC is also used as a client to receive, decode and display MPEG streams. MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 streams received from the network or an external device can be sent to one machine or a group of machines.

[[Image:Streamingdiag.JPG]]

'''To stream a file''':

#From the '''Media''' menu, select '''Open Network Stream'''. The ''Open Media'' dialog box loads with the ''Network'' tab selected.
#In the '''Please enter a network URL''' text box, Type the network URL.
#Click '''Play'''.

Note: When VLC plays a stream, the track slider shows the progress of the playback.

For more information, refer to the [http://wiki.videolan.org/Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use#Play_a_network_stream_.28WebRadio.2C_WebTV.2C_etc..29 VLC usage page]

[[Image:Vlc_network_stream.PNG|480x360px]]

== Converting and Saving a Media File Format ==

VLC can convert media files from one format to another. To convert a media file:

#Select ''Convert/Save'' from the 'Media' menu. The ''Open media'' dialog box is displayed.
#Click ''Add...''. A file selection box is displayed.
#Select the file you want to convert and click ''Open''. The ''Convert'' dialog box is displayed.
#Write the path and file name where you want to store the converted file in the ''Destination File'' text box.
#Select a conversion profile.
#Click ''Start''.

[[File:Basic_interface_convert.png]]

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Documentation:Installing VLC

2015-02-06T17:37:48Z

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There are VLC binaries available for the many OSes, but not for all supported ones. If there are no binaries for your OS or if you want to change the default settings, you can compile VLC from sources.

== [[Image:Windows logo2.jpg|100x100px]] Windows ==

===95, 98, ME===

You can install VLC on Windows 95, 98, or ME operating systems by using [http://kernelex.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page KernelEx].

===2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8===

====Recommended====

The normal and recommended way to install VLC on a Windows operating system is via the installer package.

'''Step 0: Download and launch the installer'''

Download the installer package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC download page for Windows]. After you download the installer package, double click on the file to begin the install process. If you're using Windows Vista, 7, or 8 and have UAC enabled, the operating system may prompt you to grant VLC administrator permissions. Click '''Yes''' to continue the installation process.

'''Step 1: Select an installer language'''

Before you can continue, you must select the language that you want the installer to use to display information to you. It is recommended that you select a language that you understand. After you select a language, click '''OK'''.

[[Image:Step-1-select-language.png]]

'''Step 2: Review the Welcome screen'''

The VLC installer recommends that you close all other applications before continuing the installation process. When you're ready to proceed with the installation process, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-2-welcome.png]]

'''Step 3: Read Licence agreement'''

Read the Terms of Service. Once you're done reading, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-3-licence.png]]

'''Step 4: Select components'''

Use this menu to customize your install. Choose all of the components you wish to install and whether you want VLC to be your default media player or not. Once you are done, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-4-components.png]]

'''Step 5: Pick a location'''

Click '''Browse...''' to choose the destination installation folder. After you've identified the desired folder, click '''Install'''.

[[Image:Step-5-install-location.png]]

'''Step 5: Now installing'''

Wait as VLC is installed on your machine. It shouldn't take too long. Click "Show details" to see more information about the installation's progress.

[[Image:Step-6-installing.png]]

'''Step 7: Installation complete'''

Once installation is complete, you may choose to run VLC or read VLC's release notes. Click '''Finish''' to complete the installation process and close the installer.

[[Image:Step-7-completed.png]]

====Alternative====

If you want to perform an unattended (or silent) installation of VLC, you can do so via a command line interface. Type in "''filename''" /L="''languagecode''" /S. For example, the English installation would look something like '''vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe /L=1033 /S'''.

'''PowerShell'''

Installing VLC using PowerShell is as easy.

[[Image:Step-8-silent-installation-ps.png]]

'''Command Prompt'''

You can also install VLC using the command prompt.

[[Image:Step-9-silent-installation-cmd.png]]

== [[Image:Apple-logo-300x300.jpg|100x100px]] Mac OS X ==

#Download the Mac OS X package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC MacOS X download page].
#Double-click on the icon of the package: an icon will appear on your Desktop, right beside your drives.
#Open it and drag the VLC application from the resulting window to the place where you want to install it (it should be '''/Applications''').

== Linux ==
=== [[Image:Beos-wallpapers 1334 1280x1024.png|150x150px]] BeOS ===

#Download the Zip file from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-beos.html VLC BeOS download page].
#Unzip the file in a directory to install VLC.

=== [[Image:Debian-logo.jpg|100x100px]] Debian ===

==== Debian stable (lenny) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

==== Debian testing (squeeze) ====

You should not be using Debian testing unless you perfectly know what you are doing. It is almost impossible to support Debian testing and there are no plans to do it.

For more information on Debian testing, please look at the [http://www.debian.org/devel/testing Testing Page].

==== Debian unstable (sid) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

=== Linux Mandrake [[Image:Mandrake-wave.png|100x100px]] ===

There are VLC packages for Mandrake 9.1 and Cooker.

To install them, add the following sources for either Mandrake 9.1 or Cooker (you can use [http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/ Easy urpmi] for that): ''contrib'' from the core distribution and ''plf'' (Penguin Liberation Front) from the external add-ons.

Then install the required packages with '''urpmi''':

# '''urpmi libdvdcss2 libdvdplay0 wxvlc vlc-plugin-a52 vlc-plugin-ogg vlc-plugin-mad'''

=== [[Image:Centos.png|150x100px]] Linux (EL5) ===

1. Download and install the latest rpmforge-release rpm (eg rpmforge-release-0.3.6-1.el5.rf.i386.rpm)

2. Either;

# '''yum install vlc'''

or (if you have epel-release installed);

# '''yum --disablerepo='epel' install vlc'''

 

=== [[Image:Redhat2.jpg|100x100px]] Linux RedHat ===

Download the RPM package ''vlc'' and the packages listed in the ''required libraries and codecs'' section (the other packages are optional) from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-redhat.html VLC Red Hat download page] and put them all into the same directory.

Then install the RPM packages you have downloaded:

# '''rpm -U *.rpm'''

If you have not installed all the RPM packages included with your distribution, you may be asked to install a few of them first.

=== [[Image:Ubuntu-logo.png|100x100px]] Ubuntu ===

Launch the Ubuntu Software Center and go to '''All Software → Sound & Video''' then in search VLC Player. After it will come click on it and it will automatically install

You need to check that a universe mirror is listed in your /etc/apt/sources.list file.

# '''sudo apt-get update'''
# '''sudo apt-get install vlc vlc-plugin-pulse mozilla-plugin-vlc'''

 

== Compile the sources by yourself ==
For more detailed information on compiling VLC, please see [[Compile VLC]].

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Documentation:Installing VLC

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There are VLC binaries available for the many OSes, but not for all supported ones. If there are no binaries for your OS or if you want to change the default settings, you can compile VLC from sources.

== [[Image:Windows logo2.jpg|100x100px]] Windows ==

===95, 98, ME===

You can install VLC on Windows 95, 98 or ME operating systems by using [http://kernelex.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page KernelEx].

===2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8===

====Recommended====

The normal and recommended way to install VLC on a Windows operating system is via the installer package.

'''Step 0: Download and launch the installer'''

Download the installer package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC download page for Windows]. After you download the installer package, double click on the file to begin the install process. If you're using Windows Vista, 7, or 8 and have UAC enabled, the operating system may prompt you to grant VLC administrator permissions. Click '''Yes''' to continue the installation process.

'''Step 1: Select an installer language'''

Before you can continue, you must select the language that you want the installer to use to display information to you. It is recommended that you select a language that you understand. After you select a language, click '''OK'''.

[[Image:Step-1-select-language.png]]

'''Step 2: Review the Welcome screen'''

The VLC installer recommends that you close all other applications before continuing the installation process. When you're ready to proceed with the installation process, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-2-welcome.png]]

'''Step 3: Read Licence agreement'''

Read the Terms of Service. Once you're done reading, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-3-licence.png]]

'''Step 4: Select components'''

Use this menu to customize your install. Choose all of the components you wish to install and whether you want VLC to be your default media player or not. Once you are done, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-4-components.png]]

'''Step 5: Pick a location'''

Click '''Browse...''' to choose the destination installation folder. After you've identified the desired folder, click '''Install'''.

[[Image:Step-5-install-location.png]]

'''Step 5: Now installing'''

Wait as VLC is installed on your machine. It shouldn't take too long. Click "Show details" to see more information about the installation's progress.

[[Image:Step-6-installing.png]]

'''Step 7: Installation complete'''

Once installation is complete, you may choose to run VLC or read VLC's release notes. Click '''Finish''' to complete the installation process and close the installer.

[[Image:Step-7-completed.png]]

====Alternative====

If you want to perform an unattended (or silent) installation of VLC, you can do so via a command line interface. Type in "''filename''" /L="''languagecode''" /S. For example, the English installation would look something like '''vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe /L=1033 /S'''.

'''PowerShell'''

Installing VLC using PowerShell is as easy.

[[Image:Step-8-silent-installation-ps.png]]

'''Command Prompt'''

You can also install VLC using the command prompt.

[[Image:Step-9-silent-installation-cmd.png]]

== [[Image:Apple-logo-300x300.jpg|100x100px]] Mac OS X ==

#Download the Mac OS X package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC MacOS X download page].
#Double-click on the icon of the package: an icon will appear on your Desktop, right beside your drives.
#Open it and drag the VLC application from the resulting window to the place where you want to install it (it should be '''/Applications''').

== Linux ==
=== [[Image:Beos-wallpapers 1334 1280x1024.png|150x150px]] BeOS ===

#Download the Zip file from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-beos.html VLC BeOS download page].
#Unzip the file in a directory to install VLC.

=== [[Image:Debian-logo.jpg|100x100px]] Debian ===

==== Debian stable (lenny) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

==== Debian testing (squeeze) ====

You should not be using Debian testing unless you perfectly know what you are doing. It is almost impossible to support Debian testing and there are no plans to do it.

For more information on Debian testing, please look at the [http://www.debian.org/devel/testing Testing Page].

==== Debian unstable (sid) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

=== Linux Mandrake [[Image:Mandrake-wave.png|100x100px]] ===

There are VLC packages for Mandrake 9.1 and Cooker.

To install them, add the following sources for either Mandrake 9.1 or Cooker (you can use [http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/ Easy urpmi] for that): ''contrib'' from the core distribution and ''plf'' (Penguin Liberation Front) from the external add-ons.

Then install the required packages with '''urpmi''':

# '''urpmi libdvdcss2 libdvdplay0 wxvlc vlc-plugin-a52 vlc-plugin-ogg vlc-plugin-mad'''

=== [[Image:Centos.png|150x100px]] Linux (EL5) ===

1. Download and install the latest rpmforge-release rpm (eg rpmforge-release-0.3.6-1.el5.rf.i386.rpm)

2. Either;

# '''yum install vlc'''

or (if you have epel-release installed);

# '''yum --disablerepo='epel' install vlc'''

 

=== [[Image:Redhat2.jpg|100x100px]] Linux RedHat ===

Download the RPM package ''vlc'' and the packages listed in the ''required libraries and codecs'' section (the other packages are optional) from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-redhat.html VLC Red Hat download page] and put them all into the same directory.

Then install the RPM packages you have downloaded:

# '''rpm -U *.rpm'''

If you have not installed all the RPM packages included with your distribution, you may be asked to install a few of them first.

=== [[Image:Ubuntu-logo.png|100x100px]] Ubuntu ===

Launch the Ubuntu Software Center and go to '''All Software → Sound & Video''' then in search VLC Player. After it will come click on it and it will automatically install

You need to check that a universe mirror is listed in your /etc/apt/sources.list file.

# '''sudo apt-get update'''
# '''sudo apt-get install vlc vlc-plugin-pulse mozilla-plugin-vlc'''

 

== Compile the sources by yourself ==
For more detailed information on compiling VLC, please see [[Compile VLC]].

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Documentation:Installing VLC

2015-02-06T17:31:55Z

Tmterry: /* Recommended */

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There are VLC binaries available for the many OSes, but not for all supported ones. If there are no binaries for your OS or if you want to change the default settings, you can compile VLC from sources.

== [[Image:Windows logo2.jpg|100x100px]] Windows ==

===95, 98, ME===

You can install VLC on Windows 95, 98 or ME operating systems by using [http://kernelex.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page KernelEx].

===2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8===

====Recommended====

The normal and recommended way to install VLC on a Windows operating system is via the installer package.

'''Step 0: Download and launch the installer'''

Download the installer package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC download page for Windows]. After you download the installer package, double click on the file to begin the install process. If you're using Windows Vista, 7, or 8 and have UAC enabled, the operating system may prompt you to grant VLC administrator permissions. Click '''Yes''' to continue the installation process.

'''Step 1: Select an installer language'''

Before you can continue, you must select the language that you want the installer to use to display information to you. It is recommended that you select a language that you understand. After you select a language, click '''OK'''.

[[Image:Step-1-select-language.png]]

'''Step 2: Review the Welcome screen'''

The VLC installer recommends that you close all other applications before continuing the installation process. When you're ready to proceed with the installation process, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-2-welcome.png]]

'''Step 3: Read Licence agreement'''

Read the Terms of Service. Once you're done reading, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-3-licence.png]]

'''Step 4: Select components'''

Use this menu to customize your install. Choose all of the components you wish to install and whether you want VLC to be your default media player or not. Once you are done, click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-4-components.png]]

'''Step 5: Pick a location'''

Click '''Browse...''' to choose the destination installation folder. After you've identified the desired folder, click '''Install'''.

[[Image:Step-5-install-location.png]]

'''Step 5: Now installing'''

Wait as VLC is installed on your machine. It shouldn't take too long. Click "Show details" to see more information about the installation's progress.

[[Image:Step-6-installing.png]]

'''Step 7: Installation complete'''

Once installation is complete, you may choose to run VLC or read VLC's release notes. Click '''Finish''' to complete the installation process and close the installer.

[[Image:Step-7-completed.png]]

====Alternative====

If you want to be pro and perform an unattended (or silent) installation of VLC, you can do so via a command line interface. Just type in "filename" /L="languagecode" /S. For example, the English installation would look something like '''vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe /L=1033 /S'''.

'''PowerShell'''

Installing VLC using PowerShell is as easy as pie.

[[Image:Step-8-silent-installation-ps.png]]

'''Command Prompt'''

You can also do it using the command prompt... if that's your thing.

[[Image:Step-9-silent-installation-cmd.png]]

== [[Image:Apple-logo-300x300.jpg|100x100px]] Mac OS X ==

#Download the Mac OS X package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC MacOS X download page].
#Double-click on the icon of the package: an icon will appear on your Desktop, right beside your drives.
#Open it and drag the VLC application from the resulting window to the place where you want to install it (it should be '''/Applications''').

== Linux ==
=== [[Image:Beos-wallpapers 1334 1280x1024.png|150x150px]] BeOS ===

#Download the Zip file from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-beos.html VLC BeOS download page].
#Unzip the file in a directory to install VLC.

=== [[Image:Debian-logo.jpg|100x100px]] Debian ===

==== Debian stable (lenny) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

==== Debian testing (squeeze) ====

You should not be using Debian testing unless you perfectly know what you are doing. It is almost impossible to support Debian testing and there are no plans to do it.

For more information on Debian testing, please look at the [http://www.debian.org/devel/testing Testing Page].

==== Debian unstable (sid) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

=== Linux Mandrake [[Image:Mandrake-wave.png|100x100px]] ===

There are VLC packages for Mandrake 9.1 and Cooker.

To install them, add the following sources for either Mandrake 9.1 or Cooker (you can use [http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/ Easy urpmi] for that): ''contrib'' from the core distribution and ''plf'' (Penguin Liberation Front) from the external add-ons.

Then install the required packages with '''urpmi''':

# '''urpmi libdvdcss2 libdvdplay0 wxvlc vlc-plugin-a52 vlc-plugin-ogg vlc-plugin-mad'''

=== [[Image:Centos.png|150x100px]] Linux (EL5) ===

1. Download and install the latest rpmforge-release rpm (eg rpmforge-release-0.3.6-1.el5.rf.i386.rpm)

2. Either;

# '''yum install vlc'''

or (if you have epel-release installed);

# '''yum --disablerepo='epel' install vlc'''

 

=== [[Image:Redhat2.jpg|100x100px]] Linux RedHat ===

Download the RPM package ''vlc'' and the packages listed in the ''required libraries and codecs'' section (the other packages are optional) from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-redhat.html VLC Red Hat download page] and put them all into the same directory.

Then install the RPM packages you have downloaded:

# '''rpm -U *.rpm'''

If you have not installed all the RPM packages included with your distribution, you may be asked to install a few of them first.

=== [[Image:Ubuntu-logo.png|100x100px]] Ubuntu ===

Launch the Ubuntu Software Center and go to '''All Software → Sound & Video''' then in search VLC Player. After it will come click on it and it will automatically install

You need to check that a universe mirror is listed in your /etc/apt/sources.list file.

# '''sudo apt-get update'''
# '''sudo apt-get install vlc vlc-plugin-pulse mozilla-plugin-vlc'''

 

== Compile the sources by yourself ==
For more detailed information on compiling VLC, please see [[Compile VLC]].

{{Documentation}}

Documentation:Installing VLC

2015-02-06T17:07:16Z

Tmterry: /* 95, 98, ME */

{{RightMenu|Documentation TOC}}

There are VLC binaries available for the many OSes, but not for all supported ones. If there are no binaries for your OS or if you want to change the default settings, you can compile VLC from sources.

== [[Image:Windows logo2.jpg|100x100px]] Windows ==

===95, 98, ME===

You can install VLC on Windows 95, 98 or ME operating systems by using [http://kernelex.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page KernelEx].

===2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8===

====Recommended====

The normal and recommended way to install VLC for Windows is via the installer package.

'''Step 0: Download and launch installer'''

Download the installer package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC download page for Windows]. Once that's done, double click on it to begin the install process. If you're using Windows Vista, 7 or 8 and have UAC enabled, you may be prompted to grant the programme administrator permissions. Clicking '''Yes''' will allow you to continue.

'''Step 1: Select installer language'''

Before you can continue, you have select the language that you want the installer to be displayed in. It is usually a good idea to select one that you can understand.

[[Image:Step-1-select-language.png]]

'''Step 2: Welcome screen'''

Like millions of people before you, your love affair with VLC begins with an ominous warning about closing all other applications before installing it. You can just go ahead and click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-2-welcome.png]]

'''Step 3: Licence agreement'''

You should thinking about read the Terms of Service prior to clicking '''Next'''. It talks about your rights and stuff... I think.

[[Image:Step-3-licence.png]]

'''Step 4: Select components'''

This menu provides you with the ability to customise your install. You choose all the components you wish to install and whether you want VLC to be your default media player or not. Once you are done, feel free to click '''Next'''.

[[Image:Step-4-components.png]]

'''Step 5: Pick a location'''

You choose the installation folder with '''Browse...''' and when you are ready you click '''Install'''.

[[Image:Step-5-install-location.png]]

'''Step 5: Now installing'''

Wait as VLC begins installing. It shouldn't take too long. You may click on the "Show details" if you must. Once clicked, however, there is no going back so choose wisely.

[[Image:Step-6-installing.png]]

'''Step 7: Installation complete'''

Once installation is completed, you may choose to run VLC, read a bunch of boring release notes, or do nothing at all. Nothing at all. Nothing at all.

[[Image:Step-7-completed.png]]

====Alternative====

If you want to be pro and perform an unattended (or silent) installation of VLC, you can do so via a command line interface. Just type in "filename" /L="languagecode" /S. For example, the English installation would look something like '''vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe /L=1033 /S'''.

'''PowerShell'''

Installing VLC using PowerShell is as easy as pie.

[[Image:Step-8-silent-installation-ps.png]]

'''Command Prompt'''

You can also do it using the command prompt... if that's your thing.

[[Image:Step-9-silent-installation-cmd.png]]

== [[Image:Apple-logo-300x300.jpg|100x100px]] Mac OS X ==

#Download the Mac OS X package from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC MacOS X download page].
#Double-click on the icon of the package: an icon will appear on your Desktop, right beside your drives.
#Open it and drag the VLC application from the resulting window to the place where you want to install it (it should be '''/Applications''').

== Linux ==
=== [[Image:Beos-wallpapers 1334 1280x1024.png|150x150px]] BeOS ===

#Download the Zip file from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-beos.html VLC BeOS download page].
#Unzip the file in a directory to install VLC.

=== [[Image:Debian-logo.jpg|100x100px]] Debian ===

==== Debian stable (lenny) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''stable main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

==== Debian testing (squeeze) ====

You should not be using Debian testing unless you perfectly know what you are doing. It is almost impossible to support Debian testing and there are no plans to do it.

For more information on Debian testing, please look at the [http://www.debian.org/devel/testing Testing Page].

==== Debian unstable (sid) ====

Add the following lines to your '''/etc/apt/sources.list''':

'''deb''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''
'''deb-src''' http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian '''sid main'''

Then, for a normal install, write the following commands in '''Terminal''':

# '''apt-get update'''
# '''apt-get install vlc libdvdcss2'''

=== Linux Mandrake [[Image:Mandrake-wave.png|100x100px]] ===

There are VLC packages for Mandrake 9.1 and Cooker.

To install them, add the following sources for either Mandrake 9.1 or Cooker (you can use [http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/ Easy urpmi] for that): ''contrib'' from the core distribution and ''plf'' (Penguin Liberation Front) from the external add-ons.

Then install the required packages with '''urpmi''':

# '''urpmi libdvdcss2 libdvdplay0 wxvlc vlc-plugin-a52 vlc-plugin-ogg vlc-plugin-mad'''

=== [[Image:Centos.png|150x100px]] Linux (EL5) ===

1. Download and install the latest rpmforge-release rpm (eg rpmforge-release-0.3.6-1.el5.rf.i386.rpm)

2. Either;

# '''yum install vlc'''

or (if you have epel-release installed);

# '''yum --disablerepo='epel' install vlc'''

 

=== [[Image:Redhat2.jpg|100x100px]] Linux RedHat ===

Download the RPM package ''vlc'' and the packages listed in the ''required libraries and codecs'' section (the other packages are optional) from the [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-redhat.html VLC Red Hat download page] and put them all into the same directory.

Then install the RPM packages you have downloaded:

# '''rpm -U *.rpm'''

If you have not installed all the RPM packages included with your distribution, you may be asked to install a few of them first.

=== [[Image:Ubuntu-logo.png|100x100px]] Ubuntu ===

Launch the Ubuntu Software Center and go to '''All Software → Sound & Video''' then in search VLC Player. After it will come click on it and it will automatically install

You need to check that a universe mirror is listed in your /etc/apt/sources.list file.

# '''sudo apt-get update'''
# '''sudo apt-get install vlc vlc-plugin-pulse mozilla-plugin-vlc'''

 

== Compile the sources by yourself ==
For more detailed information on compiling VLC, please see [[Compile VLC]].

{{Documentation}}