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Basic information about VLC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VLC（*.VLC or *.vlc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the VLC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the VLC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VLC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VLC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VLC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VLC file?
  • How to open a VLC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VLC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VLC file?
  • How to convert VLC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VLC file format?


1.Detail information about VLC file extension: VLC Playlist

File type VLC Playlist Category Audio Files
Developer VideoLAN File format Text
Description VLC file is a VLC Playlist developed by VideoLAN. Media playlist used by VLC media player, a free, cross-platform audio and video playback program; saves a playlist in the exact same format as .M3U and .PLS files, but uses the ".vlc" file extension so that it is natively recognized by VLC media player.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VLC files

Windows		 VideoLAN VLC media player

macOS		 VideoLAN VLC media player
Macgo Mac Media Player

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player

Android		 VLC media player for Android



How to convert VLC files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for VLC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve VLC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

VLC to 3GP VLC to AVI VLC to FLV VLC to MP3
VLC to MP4 VLC to WMV


How to convert another files to VLC file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for another files to VLC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VLC conversion, you may use the option.

UNDF to VLC AVI to VLC VPJ to VLC WRF to VLC
ZIX to VLC MP4 to VLC TRP to VLC WVE to VLC
FBR to VLC TREC to VLC H264 to VLC DAV to VLC
264 to VLC DV4 to VLC


Can't open a VLC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.VLC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the VLC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VLC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of VLC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a VLC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VLC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a VLC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the VLC file is damaged.
  • Whether the VLC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the VLC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the VLC file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the VLC file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a VLC file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a VLC file.

If the VLC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.