How to Install VLC Skins on Linux Easy Visual-Guide

May 13, 2014 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

VLC Linux Add Custom Skins

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install New VideoLAN Custom Skins Pack on Linux.

VLC is a Free and Open Source Cross-platform Multimedia Player and Framework that plays most Multimedia Files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various Streaming protocols.

VLC Linux Add Skins - Featured
  1. Download the VideoLAN Skins

    VLC Skins .zip
  2. Open a Command Line Terminal Window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

    Ctrl+Alt+T

    VLC Linux Add Skins - Open Terminal

    In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

  3. Extract & Relocate VLC Skins:

    mkdir -p $HOME/.local/share/vlc/skins2
    unzip -d $HOME/.local/share/vlc/skins2 $HOME/Downloads/vlc-skins.zip
  4. To Enable VLC Custom Skins:

    Right-Click >> Tools >> Preferences

    VLC Linux Add Skins - Enabling Custom Skins

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