VLC secret Windows 7 gadgets for VLC player

VLC secret Windows 7 gadgets for VLC player

Some best hidden features of VLC Player

* Record Video

How would you like to record a video while plying it back. The new VLC has a record button , but it is hidden. Click '' View'' then make sure '' Advanced Controls'' is checked. Now you will see the record button right above the playback button..The new video will be in the same directory as the original.

* Convert Media 

VLC can convert a video file into another format. First , select ''Media'' from the main menu, then go down to '' Convert / Save.Click'' Add'' to select the file you want to convert. At the bottom click ''Convert/Save,''and then ''Convert ''to get a new screen with a list of different audio and video file formats. Choose the one you want, the destination folders and click ''Start.'' The file will be in the destination folder you designated.

* Download Videos

Go to You Tube (or other video site) to get the URL of th video you want. IN VLC, click ''Media>Open Network Stream.'' Enter the URL you grabbled in the box.

On the next screen, click ''Destination Setup.'' Add a filename, select the audio and video profile you want, and click ''Next.'' Select any ''Miscellaneous Options, and then click ''Stream.'' You'll see the file being downloaded in VLC. Depending on the size of the file, it may take a few minutes. Navigate to your destination folder and check the file. Alternatively, simply play the video and press the record button to get a local copy.

Check out these three tips, and get more out of this powerful software.