Cool VLC player tricks that you should know..!!!

Hi All,
VLC player is top video player widely used to play many video formats.There are so many hidden tips and tricks (for more tricks CLICK HERE) that can optimize you VLC player.
Here I am providing you some great trick for VLC player.

1. File converting trick:-

VLC can also act as an audio and video converter, thus allowing you to switch your media to and from different formats like MP3, OGG, and MP4.
To get started with file conversion, simply press Ctrl+R or if you aren't a big fan of keyboard shortcuts, simply go to the Media option in the Menubar. Then, select the file or files you want to convert by using the Add button.
Once you’re done adding them, hit the Convert/Save button. Now, a new window will pop up letting you choose the destination and the output format. Choose the appropriate settings and hit the start button.

2. Fine-tune your audio with the graphic equalizer:-

If you’re an audiophile and you prefer to listen to your tunes on VLC, then the open-source application can also act as a full-fledged music player.

Apart from displaying the cover art and other information of the currently playing song, VLC comes with a completely functional graphic equalizer.

The best way to get started with it is by using the pre-loaded presets and then moving on to individual fine-tuning.

To open the equalizer, press Ctrl+E while on the main window; or, from the menubar, go to Tools and click the option that says Effects and Filters.

3. Record videos from webcam:-

If you want to record your own videos for uploading on YouTube or sending a video message to your friends, VLC can act as a full-fledged video recorder.

Just fire up VLC and press Ctrl+C. Then, select the appropriate capture device (which is your webcam) and start recording.

4. Take screenshots of videos:-

Ever love a scene so much that you want to share it with your friends? Or maybe not a complete scene, just a particular moment? Don’t worry, VLC takes care of it perfectly by letting you take screenshots of videos without any complex button-pressing.

To take a screenshot, simply press Shift+S or, from the menubar, go to Video, and hit the ‘Take Snapshot’ button. Once you hit the button, you’ll see a small thumbnail of the screenshot at the left corner of your video. The image will be saved in your Pictures folder.

5. VLC essential shortcuts:-

f = Full screen
Space = Play or Pause
+ = Play faster
- = Play slower
s = Stop
Ctrl + q = Quit
Ctrl + Up or Mousewheel up = Volume up
Ctrl + Down or Mousewheel down = Volume down
m = Mute
Shift + Right arrow key = Skip forward
Shift + Left arrow key = Skip backward

6. Jump to specific time in the video:-

To jump to a specific time in the video, just use the Ctrl+T shortcut and enter the time you want to jump in to.

7. Fine-tune your audio with the Graphic equalizer:-

Apart from displaying the cover art and other information of the currently playing song, VLC comes with a completely functional graphic equalizer.
The best way to get started with it is by using the pre-loaded presets and then moving on to individual fine-tuning. To open the equalizer, press Ctrl+E while on the main window; or, from the menubar, go to Tools and click the option that says Effects and Filters.

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