How to install VLC for Debian Linux?

[David James]

Hey everyone, I’m new to Debian Linux and I want to install VLC media player. I’m not sure which method is best or what commands to use. Can someone walk me through the process?

 

[jainnaman561]

Hi @David James, I hope you know about the three ways to install VLC Media Player on the Debian Linux OS. If not the procedure, kindly check it out below.

Option 1: Install from Official Debian Repository

1. Open a terminal.
2. Update package lists: sudo apt update
3. Install VLC: sudo apt install vlc
4. (Optional) Install browser plugin support: sudo apt install browser-plugin-vlc

Option 2: Install via Snap (alternative method): If you prefer Snap packages

1. Install Snap (if not already installed): sudo apt install snapd
2. Install VLC via Snap: sudo snap install vlc

Option 3: Install via Flatpak (another alternative)

1. Install Flatpak (if not already installed): sudo apt install flatpak
2. Add the Flathub repository: flatpak remote-add (if not, take it from Flathub.org)
3. Install VLC: flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLC

Once installed, run it from the applications menu by typing vlc in the terminal.

 

[niyati]

To install VLC on Debian Linux, open your terminal and first update your package list by typing sudo apt update. Then, install VLC by entering sudo apt install vlc. Once the installation is complete, you can open VLC from your applications menu or by typing vlc in the terminal.

 

[alifaiz]

Hey! Here's how I installed VLC on Debian — hope it helps:

• Open Terminal (you can find it in your applications menu)
• Update your package list with:
• sudo apt update
  
  
• Install VLC by running:
  sudo apt install vlc
  

Once installed, you can open VLC from the applications menu or by typing vlc in the terminal.

 

[Hennery]

To install VLC on Debian Linux just follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal and first update your package list by typing sudo apt update.
2. Then install VLC by entering sudo apt install vlc.
3. When installation is complete.
4. You can open VLC from your App menu.

 

[Morglis]

To install VLC on Debian Linux, first open the terminal and update your package list by running sudo apt update. Then, install VLC by typing sudo apt install vlc. After the installation is complete, you can launch VLC either from the applications menu or by typing vlc in the terminal.

 

[sandrardrago]

Below are the steps to install VLC for Debian Linux:-

1. Open the Terminal on your Debian system.
2. Run sudo apt update to update package lists.
3. Install VLC by typing sudo apt install vlc and press Enter.
4. Wait for the installation to complete.
5. Launch VLC from the application menu or by typing vlc in the terminal.