Portable VLC Media Player
- Developer VideoLAN
- Platforms Desktop
- Operating Systems Windows
- Supported formats 5
- Rating
Portable VLC Media Player offers support for 5 file extensions, enabling you to open, edit, and convert files to multiple formats. The table lists the program’s functions and supported file extensions.
With support for different file extensions, Portable VLC Media Player is great for handling diverse files daily. With it, access files in AVI, MPG, MPEG and numerous other formats seamlessly.
A key feature of Portable VLC Media Player is converting files between formats, making sharing easier.
To download the latest version of Portable VLC Media Player, visit the official VideoLAN website for the download link.
Files that Portable VLC Media Player can open
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Easy Portable VLC Media Player troubleshooting
How can I make Portable VLC Media Player the default program to open files?
Change default programs in Windows
- Start the process by right-clicking on your file and selecting "Open With". From there, click "Choose another app" to continue;
- Choose Portable VLC Media Player from the available applications listed in the pop-up window to set it as the default application to open your file;
- Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to confirm your selection.
Set default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + left click on the desired file to launch the file options menu;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
- Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to Portable VLC Media Player. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
What factors contribute to Portable VLC Media Player crash?
Lack of regular software updates can cause Portable VLC Media Player to crash. Make sure you have installed the latest updates for developer products.
Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.