10 Popular VLC Skins that Make VLC Media Player Attractive

In this post, we will list 10 popular skins for VLC Media Player. Skins change the look of VLC Media Player dramatically and add a bit more spice to the already superb experience. Let us start by discussing the whole process of installing VLC skins.

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• Part 1. How to Install VLC Skins on Windows
• Part 2. 10 Most-Recommended VLC Skins

Part 1. How to Install VLC Skins on Windows

Step 1 Download the VLC skin file from VLC’s skin library, you also have a lot of VLC skins here to explore.

Step 2 Next, copy the downloaded file to

• C:Program FilesVideoLANVLCskins folder(Windows)
• ~/.local/share/vlc/skins2 folder(Linux)
• Skins do not work on Mac OS X!

Step 3 Start VLC Media Player and navigate to the option Preferences under the Tools menu.

Step 4 Now, navigate to the Interface tab and select Use Custom Skin option.

Step 5 The option of locating your desired skin should appear now, simply select the button Choose and then the file you had copied to C:Program FilesVideoLANVLCskins folder.

Step 6 Now, hit the Save option and quit VLC Media Player.

Now when you open VLC, it will show the look of the skin that you have selected. So, using the above fairly easy and simple method, you can get a look for VLC Media Player exactly the way you want it.

Part 2. 10 Most-Recommended VLC Skins

Note that you can download VLC attractive skins from the sites listed below.

1. VideoLAN
2. Softonic
3. The Windows Club
4. Jaleco
5. Chip

Now let's move on to enjoy the following 10 most popular VLC skins among VLC users.

1. Alienware Darkstar
2. Transformers
3. Silent
4. Glow Part 2
5. YT VLC
6. Avengers
7. Skyfire
8. Zune 1.0
9. Super Black
10. VLC Theme (OS X Sirra)

1. Alienware Darkstar

Review: Alienware Darkstar as a skin doesn’t need much of an introduction, with its futuristic looks and out of the world appearance; it has been one of the most downloaded VLC skins of all time.

2. Transformers

Review: A great looking skin that has been successfully tested on VLC, it supports playlists and equalizer windows.

3. Silent

Review: A much refined and better appearance and the function of window resize upon opening are the plus points of this skin.

4. Glow Part 2

Review: The Glow Part 2 is certainly one of the most unique skins in this list and quite a favourite among VLC users.

5. YT VLC

Review: One of the simplest skins available, it’s fully open source and outstandingly good looking.

6. Avengers

Review: One of the best skins available for all Avengers fans, a must have if you are one too.

7. Skyfire

Review: A flat skin for VLC Media Player, it simply looks awesome with all the reworked buttons.

8. Zune 1.0

Review: Is there a Zune fan out there in you? Then, this skin; an exceptionally well replicated design for VLC, is the skin for you.

9. Super Black

Review: Love the Black colour? Then the VLC skin for you is this one, colour your VLC player in black with this skin.

10. VLC Theme (OS X Sirra)

Review: This skin comes with its own Yosemite styled VLC icon, isn’t that awesome? Click here to get it as well.