Totem, alternative Linux à VLC
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Totem can replace VLC for users who need a straightforward GNOME‑styled player and are comfortable with the default codec set provided by GStreamer. It handles the most common audio and video containers out of the box and integrates well with the desktop, but it lacks many of VLC’s advanced features such as extensive streaming protocols, fine‑grained transcoding options, and deep subtitle customization. For casual viewers or GNOME users who mainly watch local files, Totem is a solid choice; power users who rely on VLC’s broad format support and network tools may still prefer to keep VLC alongside it.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0+
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- 43.2
- Note
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- Plays a wide range of audio and video formats via built‑in codecs
- Supports subtitles with automatic encoding detection
- Provides fullscreen and windowed playback with hotkeys
- Offers basic playlist functionality and drag‑and‑drop
Ce qui change
- VLC includes built‑in network streaming and transcoding tools; Totem relies on external GStreamer plugins
- VLC offers extensive subtitle styling and synchronization options; Totem’s subtitle handling is basic
- VLC provides a large set of command‑line controls and scripting; Totem has limited command‑line options
- VLC works the same across Windows, macOS and Linux; Totem is GNOME‑specific and not cross‑platform
Ouvrir vos fichiers VLC
Both players use the same container formats, so any file you can open in VLC will open in Totem as long as the required GStreamer plugins are installed. Totem does not export or convert files; if you need transcoding, you’ll have to use a separate tool such as FFmpeg.
Passer de VLC à Totem, étape par étape
- Install Totem from your distribution’s repository (e.g., sudo apt install totem)
- Ensure the gstreamer‑plugins‑good, -bad, and -ugly packages are installed for broader codec support
- Open your media files in Totem to verify playback; adjust default applications if needed
- If you use network streams, test them in Totem and fall back to VLC for protocols not supported
Fonctionnalités clés de Totem
- Interface GTK+ qui correspond au look‑and‑feel de GNOME
- Gestion automatique des codecs via les plugins GStreamer
- Support de liste de lecture et glisser‑déposer simple
- Affichage des sous‑titres avec détection d’encodage de base
- Modes plein écran et fenêtré avec raccourcis clavier
- Intégration avec les notifications de GNOME Shell
- Contrôle à distance via MPRIS/D‑Bus
- Navigation simple de fichiers via GNOME Files
Installer Totem sous Linux
sudo apt install totemsudo apt install totemsudo dnf install totemsudo pacman -S totemsudo zypper install totemQuestions fréquentes
Can Totem play DVDs and Blu‑ray discs?
Totem can play DVDs if the appropriate libdvdread and libdvdcss libraries are present, but Blu‑ray support is not provided out of the box.
Does Totem support streaming protocols like RTSP or HLS?
Basic HTTP and local network streams work, but advanced protocols such as RTSP, MMS, or HLS may require additional GStreamer plugins and are less reliable than VLC.
Can I control Totem with keyboard shortcuts?
Yes, Totem includes common shortcuts (space for play/pause, f for fullscreen, arrows for seeking) and can be extended via GNOME Settings or custom keybindings.