Add-ons¶
With Add-ons, you can install third-party software programs to add additional features, abilities and customization options by using third party add-ons like extensions and plugins.
Note
Most of the VLC extensions are offered for desktop version while there are only a few for the mobile version of the VLC app.
Here are a few things that you must know about VLC Media Player Addons:
- When it comes to filetype, VLC Media Player add-ons generally have a .lua extension.
- VLC Media Player add-ons are developed by third-parties, who are interested in extending the possibilities of VLC’s usage.
- VLC Addons are downloadable from the official VLC addon website
- Addons or .lua files are downloaded and are copied to a location in the VLC’s program files directory to be installed.
- After copying the lua files, you will have to restart your VLC media player or start a new instance of the player.