Install Third-Party VLC Audio Visualizations Safely
Use built-in VLC visualizations first, then evaluate third-party modules as executable code rather than harmless media files.
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Browse current guide topics >How to Control VLC from an Android Device
Control desktop VLC from an Android phone over a trusted local network without exposing the player’s web interface to the public internet.
How to Control VLC from an iPhone
Control desktop VLC from an iPhone over private Wi-Fi, using password protection and firewall rules that keep the web interface off the internet.
How to Create a Video Mosaic in VLC
Build a VLC video mosaic with VLM, bridge multiple sources into a defined grid, test local output, and understand the CPU, audio and network limits.
How to Use VLC for Transcription on Linux
Use VLC on Linux for manual transcription with speed, pause, jump and bookmark controls, while keeping durable timestamps in a separate text editor.
How to Use a Capture Card with VLC
Preview or record a capture card in VLC by selecting the correct video and audio devices, then diagnose blank video, missing sound, delay and format limits.
How to Fix a VLC Black Screen with Audio
Fix VLC when sound plays but video stays black by isolating the file, video track, hardware decoding, output module and graphics driver.
How to Fix VLC Media Player with No Sound
Restore missing VLC sound by checking mute, the active audio track, system output device, VLC output module and surround downmix in order.