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How to Install VLC Media Player on Ubuntu 20.04

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How to Install VLC Media Player on Ubuntu 20.04

VLC is one of the most well known open-source sight and sound players. It is cross-stage and can play basically all sight and sound documents just as DVDs, Audio CDs, and diverse streaming conventions. 

This article depicts how to introduce VLC media player on Ubuntu 20.04. VLC can be introduced as a snap bundle by means of the Snapcraft store or as a deb bundle through well-suited . 

Introduce VLC Media Player as a Snap Package 

Snaps are independent programming bundles that incorporate the twofold everything conditions required to run the application. Dissimilar to the standard deb bundles, snaps have a bigger circle impression and longer application startup time. The VLC snap bundles are routinely refreshed with the most recent security and basic bug fixes. 

Snap bundles can be introduced from either the order line or by means of the Ubuntu Software application. 

To introduce VLC, open your terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run the accompanying order: 

sudo snap install vlc

That is it. VLC has been introduced on your Ubuntu work area, and you can begin utilizing it. 

At whatever point another variant is delivered, the VLC snap bundle will be consequently refreshed out of sight. 

On the off chance that you are not happy with the order line, open Ubuntu Software, look for "VLC" and introduce the application. 

Installing VLC with apt

The deb bundle remembered for the authority Ubuntu 20.04 vaults may linger behind the most recent form of VLC. 

Open your terminal and run the accompanying orders as a client with sudo benefits : 

sudo apt update
sudo apt install vlc

At the point when another form is delivered, you can refresh VLC through the order line or your work area Software Update apparatus. 

Starting VLC

  • In the Activities search bar, type "VLC" and snap on the symbol to dispatch the application. 
  • At the point when you start the player unexpectedly, a window like the accompanying will show up: 

Set VLC as the Default Media Player

  • To set VLC as the default media player, open the Activities screen, look for "Default Applications" and snap on it. 
  • At the point when "Default Applications" window opens, in the Music and Videos dropdowns select "VLC Media Player": 

Conclusion

We've told you the best way to introduce VLC on your Ubuntu 20.04 work area. You would now be able to investigate your new media player and begin watching transfers recordings or tuning in to your preferred specialists. 

In the event that you have any inquiries, if you don't mind leave a remark beneath.




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