What's the VLC File?

Reporter:   |   Refreshed: November 26, 2018

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VLC File Summary

Most VLC files can be viewed with VLC Media Player from VideoLAN (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the VLC Playlist format as it's primary file type. VLC files are traditionally categorized as Audio Files.

The VLC File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for VLC files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening VLC files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

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Known VLC Files


Leading VLC Type

.VLC
Formatting:.vlc
Classification:VLC Playlist

The VLC file is a media playlist used by VLC media player. The VLC file 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.

Created by: VideoLAN
File Category:Audio Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vlc

Software Programs That Open The VLC Playlist:


VLC Media Player by VideoLAN

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Chrome OS
Solaris
Unix
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

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VLC Requests


Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


VLC Troubleshooting


Frequent VLC Opening Issues

VLC Media Player Removed

If you attempt to load your VLC file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open VLC Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have VLC Media Player installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your VLC with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When another VLC application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Incorrect VLC Media Player Version

In other instances, your VLC Playlist file version may not be supported by your version of VLC Media Player. You will need to download a newer version of VLC Media Player if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your VLC file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening VLC files are due to having the incorrect version of VLC Media Player installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening VLCs

Even with the correct version of VLC Media Player installed, you can still experience difficulties opening VLCs. If you're still experiencing problems opening VLC files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for VLC
  • The VLC file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Defective install of a VLC program, such as VLC Media Player
  • VLC file corruption
  • VLC file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your VLC file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open VLC Playlist files

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