Best VLC Player Skins with Playlist Menu

Here are some of the best skins for VLC player that include a menu for the playlist, along with steps to install and set them up:

1. Darklounge

Clean and modern design with easy access to playlists and other controls.

Download Darklounge

2. Slim Beam

Sleek and minimalistic with a clear playlist menu.

Download Slim Beam

Steps to Install and Set Up Skins in VLC

1. Download the Skin:

   Click on the download link for the desired skin and save the .vlt file to your computer.

2. Move the Skin to the VLC Skins Folder:

   Copy the downloaded .vlt file to the VLC skins folder. The default paths are:

   • Windows: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\skins
   • Mac: Right-click VLC app -> Show Package Contents -> Contents/MacOS/skins (create the folder if it doesn’t exist)
   • Linux: /usr/share/vlc/skins2
3. Enable the Skin in VLC:

   Open VLC player.

   1. Go to Tools -> Preferences.
   2. Under Interface, switch from Use native style to Use custom skin.
   3. Click Choose and browse to the folder where you saved the .vlt file, select it.
   4. Save and restart VLC to apply the skin.
4. Access the Playlist Menu:

   With the skin enabled, access the playlist by clicking the appropriate button or menu item, usually found within the skin's interface. This location may vary based on the skin design, but it often appears as an icon or button labeled Playlist or similar.

Example Setup with Darklounge Skin

1. Download the Darklounge Skin:

   Save the file from here.

2. Move to VLC Skins Folder:

   Copy Darklounge.vlt to C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\skins.

3. Apply the Skin:

   Open VLC, go to Tools -> Preferences -> Interface.

   1. Choose Use custom skin, click Choose, navigate to Darklounge.vlt.
   2. Save and restart VLC.
4. Open Playlist Menu:

   Once VLC restarts, look for the playlist icon or button within the Darklounge interface and click it to access your playlist.