Install eDark Theme in VLC Media Player!
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Published: 2022-03-03 08:05:53

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title: Install eDark Theme in VLC Media Player!
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**[VLC](https://vlc.guru/vlc/windows-10-vlc/download-vlc-player-for-windows-10-pc/)** is a **free** , **open-source** , and **cross-platform media player** used across the world. It helps to play any audio and video format on your PC without the help of additional plug-ins. Many of us want to set new themes every time we find a new update. Generally, themes are used to change the look or layout of particular software.

There are different themes available for this player. We all know that **[VideoLAN](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/skins.php)** is an official page for VLC that provides various kinds of skins. You can choose and use any of it. Today, we will see the step-by-step instructions to **install the eDark theme in the VLC media player**.

![eDark VLC](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/eDark-VLC.gif)
_eDark VLC_

## Peculiarities of VLC Player

- This software  **almost supports every video and audio file format**  and plays every media.
- It is used to  **convert any medial file formats**  without using additional plugins.
- VLC can  **stream media over the local network**  as well as on  **the internet**.
- It supports many platforms like  **Windows** ,  **Mac, ** and  **Linux**.
- This program helps to  **watch videos crisply and clearly**.
- It is ranked amongst the  **most advanced**  and  **progressive ** softwares.

## How to Set eDark Theme in VLC?

The following instructions will show you how to install the eDark theme in VLC.

- Launch the **VLC Media Player** program on your system.
- Under the **Tools tab** , you need to **select** the **Preferences option** from the menu. 

![Select Preferences option](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Select-Preferences-option.png)
_Select Preferences option_

- Now, it will open the **Simple Preferences** wizard. 
- By default, it will open the **Interface Settings** section.
- Under the **Look and feel** area, you need to **select** the **Use custom skin** option. 
- **Click on the link** given in the “**This is a scannable interface. You can download other skins at [VLC’s Official Website](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/skins.php)**” option. 

![Click the Link](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Click-the-Link.png)
_Click the Link_

- It will navigate you to the **[VideoLAN website](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/skins.php)** that contains all available skins. 
- Under the **Downloads** section, you need to **click** the **eDark Vlc** option. 

![Select eDark Vlc option](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Select-eDark-Vlc-option.png)
_Select edark Vlc option_

- Then, **hit** the **Download** option. 

![Download](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Download.png)
_Download_

- Go back to the **Simple Preferences window** , and **click** the **Choose** option.

![Click the Choose button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Click-the-Choose-button.png)
_Click the Choose button_

- **Browse** and **select** the **downloaded file**. 
- **Hit** the **Open** button. 

![Press the Open button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Hit-the-Open-button-2.png)
_Press the Open button_

- You will see the **selected file path** in the **skin resource file** section. 
- **Click** the **Save** button. 

![Press the Save button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Press-the-Save-button.png)
_Press the Save button_

- Now, the eDark theme will apply to your VLC player. 

![eDark Theme](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/eDark-Theme.png)
_eDark Theme_

## Pros and Cons of eDark Mode in VLC

### Pros

- It has a **simple layout** than native style VLC. 
- **Close** , **minimize or maximize** options are located at the left end of the window. 

### Cons

- There are **no tabs available** on the start screen of eDark VLC. 
- **Finding options** in this theme seems to be quite **difficult**. 

## Steps to Remove eDark Theme

If you want to remove the previously downloaded theme, use the following steps.

- **Right-click** on the VLC screen, **select** the **Interface option** from the menu, and **click** the **Preferences option** from the submenu.

![Right-click menu](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Right-click-menu-1.png)
_Right-click menu_

- In the **Simple Preferences** window, you must **select** the **Use native style** option under the **Look and feel** section.
- **Hit** the **Save** button.

![Use native style](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Use-native-style.png)
_Use native style_

- Now, **close the VLC** window and **relaunch it** to see the native style. 

## The Bottom Line

This section helped you to know how to **install the eDark theme in the VLC media player** using simple instructions. You can check out more VLC related posts on our site, [**vlc.guru**](https://vlc.guru/).

## Video Tutorial

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