VLC Web Plugins for Google Chrome/Firefox/Safari

VLC is a common name in the media player market and has been around for years now. There isn’t any doubt that it’s the only free media player based on one of the strongest open source cross platforms ever built in the history of the media player market. It plays almost all kinds of multimedia files, including DVDs, CDs, Audio, VCDs, and many others, and works for a variety of devices such as Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone.

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VLC media player even has web plugins that are available for all kinds of browsers, which allows one to view all the content which is compatible with VLC. VLC web plugins are available for Chrome (Windows and Mac), Mozilla Firefox (Mac and Windows), and Safari. To download these plugins, you can visit the leading download websites such as cnet, Softonic, etc. The following steps will guide you through it.

• Part 1. VLC Web Plugins for Chrome
• Part 2. VLC Web Plugins for Firefox
• Part 3. VLC Web Plugins for Safari
• Part 4. FAQs

Part 1. VLC Web Plugins for Chrome

On Windows

• 1. First, download VLC from m.en.softonic.com.
• 2. Click on the installation file after the download completes.
• 3. Install VLC with all its plugins and extensions.
• 4. Go to chrome://plugins on your Chrome browser.
• 5. There you'll find "VLC web plugin." If it’s available, then the installation is successful, and If not, try the process again after restarting your system.

On Mac

• 1. Download the VLC web plugin 2.2.1 version from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html
• 2. After the download completes, double click on the icon to start the installation.
• 3. Download the VLC player to applications and quit the browser to install plugins.
• 4. Run the installation by double-clicking on vlc-plugin-xxxx.dmg and selecting the vlc internet plugin-pkg content on the disk image.
• 5. After installing, restart your system for the plugin to take effect.

Part 2. VLC Web Plugins for Firefox

On Windows

• 1. First download VLC from m.en.softonic.com › vlc-web-plugin.
• 2. Click on the installation file after the download completes.
• 3. Select all web plugins, including the Mozilla plugin and ActiveX plugin, and then click next to move ahead.
• 4. To check for plugins, open Firefox and type about: addons, switch to the Plugins tab and search for VLC Web Plugins, if it's available there, then the installation was successful.

On Mac

• 1. Download the VLC web plugin 2.2.1 version from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html
• 2. After the download completes, double click on the icon to start the installation.
• 3. Download the VLC player to applications and quit the browser to install plugins.
• 4. Choose the Mozilla plugin. Let the installation complete.
• 5. Restart your Mac and check for the plugin on Firefox by typing about: plugins in the address bar.

Part 3. VLC Web Plugins for Safari

• 1. Download the VLC web plugin 2.2.1 version from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html
• 2. Change Safari to 32-bit mode by modifying its Settings.
• 3. Open Downloads folder and double click on the vlc-plugin-xxxx.dmg setup file, this should reveal a package installer, double clock on it too.
• 4. Once the package is installed, restart your browser.
• 5. Verify the installation by clicking on Help and then going to installed plugins.

Part 4. FAQs

Q: VLC crashes or gives garbled images while using VirtualBox. What should I do?
A: This is due to buggy direct 3D/video emulation. Use the GDI video output in the preferences to solve this issue.

Q: I am unable to hear conversations while playing 5.1 audio? Is there a way out?
A: Just make sure that VLC and Windows have all the right audio settings. Click on Audio -> Audio Device, to select proper and adequate speaker settings for playback.

Q: I am facing problems with Real audio and Real video. Can this be sorted out?
A: You should not have any such problems because VLC is compatible with Real audio and Real video extensions. Although, if the problem persists, please hit the support forum.

Q: I cannot load VLC 64 bit web plugin on my browser. Please help.
A: The issue is because most likely, you are using the 32-bit browser. Please change the settings to install the web plugin.

Q: How do I solve "VLC-Plugin in Firefox: runtime error R6034"?
A: Uninstall the plugin and try to reinstall it. If the problem persists, contact the support forum.