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VLC File Extension

The VLC file extension was created by VideoLAN and is also known as the VLC Playlist. VLC is classified as a Audio Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open VLC files in VideoLAN VLC for iOS program.

VLC Playlist File Type

VLC Playlist File Type
Extension .vlc
Developer VideoLAN
Popularity 5.0 (33 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program VideoLAN VLC for iOS
Category Audio Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a VLC File Type?

VLC playlists can be created by renaming a PLS or M3U file with the .vlc file. To use a VLC playlist file with another media player, you can rename the file: quot, .vlc ", l' extension to ", .m3u ", or ", .pls. ", etc.

Free Online VLC Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online VLC tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare VLC files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .VLC (VLC Playlist) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your VLC files directly from your device with ease.

VLC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the VLC Playlist .VLC File Extensions while opening the .VLC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open VLC Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for VLC Playlist on your system such as VideoLAN VLC for iOS.
  2. Associate default Videolan VideoLAN VLC for iOS program for *.vlc (VLC Playlist) files.

    Associate VLC Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.VLC (e.g example.vlc) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Videolan VideoLAN VLC for iOS program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .vlc files.

    Associate VLC Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.VLC (e.g example.vlc) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Videolan VideoLAN VLC for iOS program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .VideoLAN VLC for iOS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for VLC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the VLC files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open VLC File on Windows

Software License Developer
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows Open Source VideoLAN

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VLC File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Macgo Mac Media Player image. Macgo Mac Media Player 2 for MacOs Freeware Macgo
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs Open Source VideoLAN

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VLC file on Linux

Software License Developer
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux Open Source VideoLAN

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VLC file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VLC file on iOS

Software License Developer
VideoLAN VLC for iOS image. VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS Open Source VideoLAN

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VLC file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

VLC file extension icon image.About VLC - VLC Playlist

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Updated 7/1/2025