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To keep your eyes safe, it’s worth considering switching to dark mode from time to time. Doing so can significantly help with eye strain associated with prolonged screen time.
VLC is a cross-platform media player that offers many features, including switching to dark mode. To take full advantage of this feature, users simply need to adjust the VLC settings. Depending on the device you are using, the steps may differ.
In this article, we will look at how to improve your viewing experience by enabling VLC dark mode. Continue reading to find out more about how to turn off VLC.
VLC Dark Mode: Mac
To use a VLC media player on a Mac, you will need to use Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later. Unfortunately, VLC is not accessible on older versions of Mac.
Once you have successfully installed VLC, you will need to access VLC settings to switch to dark mode. That is how:
- Go to the official VLC website.
- Click Download VLC and Install.
- Open VLC Media Player on your Mac.
- From the menu at the top of the screen, select VLC media player.
- Click on preferences.
- Select Interfacelocated on the left side of the screen.
- Low General configurationclick Dark.
- Hit Saveand then close the media player.
- Reopen the app. You should now be in dark mode.
VLC in dark mode: Win 10
Enabling dark mode is relatively simple if you access VLC media player with Windows 10. Just follow these steps:
- Launch the VLC media player application from your desktop.
- Go to VLC website and click eDarkVLC.
- Scroll down to where you see it says download and click the link.
- Go back to the VLC application. Click on Tools from the bar at the top of the screen.
- Select preferences from the list of options presented. To access preferences, you can also press Ctrl + P.
- Choose the Interface option.
- Below Interface, you will see two options. Select the Custom appearance option.
- where it says ChooseBrowse your computer and select the dark mode skin that you downloaded from the VLC website.
- Exit the VLC app and then open it again. The settings should now be adjusted and dark mode should be enabled when using the app.
VLC in dark mode: Linux
If you access VLC through Linux, here’s what you’ll need to do to enable dark mode. It’s worth noting that this method can be applied to any Linux distribution, including Debian, Mint, CentOS, and more. Here’s how to use dark mode in VLC using Linux:
- Download VLC Dark Mode Skin from VLC website.
- Launch the VLC media player application on your PC.
- Once you have opened the application, select the Tools option located at the top of the screen.
- Click preferences. Or press Ctrl + P as a shortcut to access preferences.
- Select Interface, located in the upper left corner.
- Under look and feel settings, you will see the option to Use custom skin. Check this option.
- Press Choose to open the file explorer window.
- Select the dark mode skin file that you downloaded earlier from the VLC site.
- Click Save when you have finished uploading your skin.
- Close VLC and then open it again. The dark mode skin should now be activated.
VLC Dark Mode: Android
Currently, only Android users can enable the dark mode feature through the VLC app. To do this:
- Open the VLC application.
- Tap on the three vertical points to access the menu.
- Navigate to the Settings option.
- Low Additional settingsselect Interface.
- In the list of options, tap Day and night mode.
- In the pop-up window that appears, choose black theme. This will enable dark mode in VLC media player.
VLC Dark Mode: iPhone
As mentioned above, there is currently no option to enable dark mode on an iPhone directly through the VLC app. Instead, you’ll need to use the existing built-in dark mode settings that come with iOS devices. Turning this feature on will gray out not only the VLC app but also everything else on your iPhone.
To activate dark mode on your iPhone, simply follow these steps:
- From your iPhone home page, go to Settings.
- From the list of options you see, select Screen and brightness.
- Tap Appearance.
- Check the Dark option to enable dark mode.
- Then you can click Options choose From dusk to dawn. This gives you the option to set a time limit for which you want dark mode to activate.
- Once this is complete, return to the VLC app, which should now be in dark mode.
Alternatively, you can also rest your eyes using your iPhone by lowering the brightness. To do this, simply swipe up on your iPhone and adjust the brightness by sliding the bar with the brightness icon.
Additional FAQs
How do I change the appearance of VLC player?
Generally, the appearance of a VLC player can be modified by downloading a skin through the website. This method may vary depending on the device you are using. For example, certain skins will not be available to download on an iPhone.
My VLC videos are too dark. Why is this?
If you find that your video quality is too dark, it may be due to a hardware configuration issue. If this happens on a particular video, click the Settings menu and choose the option to Extended GUI. Then try increasing the Spectrum value in the video tab. If this fails, consider checking your video card settings. Removing and then reinstalling the video drivers can also help resolve this issue.
Don’t stay in the dark
VLC is one of the most popular media players available today. Fortunately (unless you’re using an iPhone), VLC offers the option to turn on dark mode.
Knowing how to properly activate the dark mode feature in VLC can significantly improve your overall viewing experience. Plus, you won’t have to worry about straining your eyes. It is a good idea to enable this feature if you use your device for an extended period of time.
Depending on the device you are using, enabling dark mode in VLC media player may vary. We hope this guide has helped you better understand how to activate this feature.
Have you tried enabling dark mode in VLC? If so, how did you find the process? Let us know more about your experience in the comments below.