VLC media player vs. Zoom Player: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

VLC media player als Linux-Alternative zu Zoom Player

Aktualisiert am 18. Oktober 2026

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VLC media player is a solid Linux replacement for Zoom Player. It handles all the common video and audio codecs, supports subtitles, multiple audio tracks, and offers full‑screen and theater‑mode controls out of the box. While it lacks the deep skinning system and some of the home‑theater‑oriented UI tweaks Zoom Player provides, its hardware‑accelerated playback and extensive shortcut support make it suitable for most users who just want reliable media playback on Linux.

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Lizenz: GPL-2.0+
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 3.0.23 (1. Januar 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

Plays MP4, MKV, AVI, MP3, AAC and many other formats
Subtitle support with synchronization
Multiple audio track selection
Full‑screen and theater‑mode playback
Keyboard shortcuts for control

Was anders ist

Zoom Player offers extensive skinning and UI themes; VLC's skin support is limited
Zoom Player includes a built‑in library/playlist manager tuned for HTPC use; VLC's playlist is basic
Zoom Player provides dedicated remote‑control integration; VLC relies on generic keyboard/mouse shortcuts
Zoom Player may expose more granular playback options (e.g., frame‑by‑frame, fine‑tuned de‑interlacing) that VLC hides
VLC includes streaming server and conversion tools that Zoom Player does not

Ihre Zoom Player-Dateien öffnen

VLC can open any media file that Zoom Player can, because both rely on the same underlying codecs. There is no proprietary project file format in Zoom Player, so there is nothing to export or convert; playlists can be saved as standard M3U or XSPF files and opened directly in VLC.

Von Zoom Player zu VLC media player wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install VLC from your distribution's repository or via Flathub.
Copy existing playlists (M3U, XSPF) into a folder you can access from VLC.
If you used Zoom Player skins, select a VLC skin or stick with the default UI.
Configure hardware acceleration in VLC Preferences → Input / Codecs → Hardware‑accelerated decoding.
Map any preferred keyboard shortcuts in VLC Preferences → Hotkeys.
Test playback of your most used files and adjust subtitle/font settings as needed.

Wichtige Funktionen von VLC media player

Plays most audio and video formats out of the box
Supports DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs and network streams
Built‑in subtitle support with synchronization
Media conversion and basic editing
Streaming server capabilities
Extensible via plugins and skins
Command‑line interface for scripting

VLC media player unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLC

Häufige Fragen

Can VLC replace Zoom Player's remote‑control features?

VLC does not have a dedicated remote‑control UI, but it responds to standard infrared or Bluetooth remote key codes and can be controlled via keyboard shortcuts or third‑party remote apps.

Will I lose my Zoom Player skin customizations?

Yes, VLC skins are separate; you can install a few community skins but they won't match the depth of Zoom Player's skin system.

Is hardware acceleration enabled by default in VLC on Linux?

VLC tries to use VA‑API or VDPAU when available, but you should verify it in Preferences → Input / Codecs and enable the appropriate option for your GPU.