VLC media playerLinux
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VLC media player como alternativa Linux a Windows Media Player (wmp)
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Nuestra opinión
VLC is a solid replacement for Windows Media Player for most users. It plays the same core audio and video formats, manages playlists, shows album art, and supports subtitles without extra plugins. The UI is slightly different but functional. Users who need advanced library features or tight Windows integration may prefer the native player, but for everyday playback and basic organization VLC works well on Linux.
- Licencia
- GPL-2.0+
- Precio
- Gratis
- Última versión
- 3.0.23 (1 de enero de 2026)
- Valoración
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Lo que funciona igual
- Plays MP3, AAC, WAV, MP4, AVI, WMV
- Handles playlists and basic library organization
- Shows album art and metadata
- Supports subtitles
- No extra codecs required
Lo que cambia
- No built‑in Windows‑specific DRM or protected content support
- Lacks the Windows‑style library view with detailed sorting options
- No integration with Windows Media Center features
- No native support for Windows‑specific playlist file formats like .wpl
- Interface is more minimalistic and may feel unfamiliar to Windows users
Abrir tus archivos de Windows Media Player (wmp)
VLC can open most media files that WMP plays, including .mp3, .aac, .wav, .mp4, .avi, .wmv, and DVD files. It can read Windows Media Player playlist files (.wpl) if you import them, but it does not export to .wpl. For WMP‑specific libraries or metadata stored in Windows Media Player’s database, VLC will not import those directly; you may need to export the library to a generic format first.
Pasar de Windows Media Player (wmp) a VLC media player, paso a paso
- Install VLC from your distro’s package manager or Flathub (v3.0.23).
- Open Windows Media Player’s library or playlist files and export them to a common format (e.g., M3U).
- Import the exported playlist into VLC via File → Open Playlist.
- Use VLC’s library feature (View → Playlist) to organize media and add album art.
- Adjust subtitle settings in Tools → Preferences if needed.
- If you need Windows‑specific DRM content, you’ll need a separate solution; VLC cannot play protected files.
Funciones clave de VLC media player
- Reproduce la mayoría de los formatos de audio y vídeo sin configuración adicional
- Admite DVDs, CDs de audio, VCDs y transmisiones de red
- Soporte integrado para subtítulos con sincronización
- Conversión de medios y edición básica
- Capacidades de servidor de streaming
- Extensible mediante plugins y temas
- Interfaz de línea de comandos para scripting
Cómo instalar VLC media player en Linux
flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLCOtras 3 alternativas a Windows Media Player (wmp)
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