{"id":24475,"date":"2024-01-31T15:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/?p=24475"},"modified":"2024-02-01T07:20:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T07:20:16","slug":"install-vlc-linux-mint-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/mint\/install-vlc-linux-mint-21\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install VLC on Linux Mint 21"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VLC <\/strong>is a well-known multipurpose media player that supports a variety of audio and video file formats, such as MP4, WEBM, MPE, OGG, AVI, WMV, etc. It offers a super simple interface where anyone can listen to music, watch movies, and online streams. It is available on various platforms including Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. If you are working on a Linux Mint system and want to use <strong>VLC<\/strong>, you can easily install it on your system by following this guide.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Quick Outline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-b5iuwkg96mp2\"><strong>How to Install VLC on Linux Mint 21<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-krnxzqj86ctf\"><strong>How to Uninstall VLC on Linux Mint 21<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-cb2buvsmm01d\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24475-b5iuwkg96mp2\"><\/a>How to Install VLC on Linux Mint 21<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>VLC <\/strong>can be installed on Linux Mint through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-pxqhrysmo390\"><strong>Linux Mint Repository <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-urrt72ka7a8j\"><strong>Source Code<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-jjhi3irrd0r6\"><strong>Snap Store<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-a7c7qh5rke5g\"><strong>Flathub<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24475-kix.4mqebqw3hq8q\"><strong>VideoLAN PPA <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"post-24475-pxqhrysmo390\"><\/a>Method 1: Install VLC on Linux Mint From the Linux Mint Repository<\/h3>\n<p>The most convenient and simplest way to install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on the Linux Mint system is by using the default Linux Mint repository. The official Linux Mint repository contains the various <strong>VLC <\/strong>media player packages that can be installed via the \u201c<strong>apt<\/strong>\u201d command or Software Manager. However, these packages are not up to date so you will not get the latest version through this method.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Install VLC From the Linux Mint Repository Via APT (CLI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on the Linux Mint system from the default Linux Mint repository via APT, use the provided steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Update System Repository <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, refresh the Linux Mint packages list via the below-listed command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt update;<span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt upgrade<\/div><\/div>\n<p>By doing so, all the system\u2019s repository packages have been updated:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"321\" class=\"wp-image-24524\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-1.png 735w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-1-300x131.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Install VLC on System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, install the <strong>VLC <\/strong>on your Linux Mint system through the given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> vlc<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This command will install <strong>VLC <\/strong>from the standard Linux Mint repository:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"454\" class=\"wp-image-24537\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-2.png 735w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-2-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, check the <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>version to ensure installation:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">vlc <span class=\"re5\">--version<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"279\" class=\"wp-image-24555\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-3.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-3.png 735w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-3-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Launch VLC on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, type out the below-listed command to launch VLC on your Linux Mint system:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">vlc<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"539\" class=\"wp-image-24570\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-4.png 716w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-4-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Install VLC From the Linux Mint Repository Using Software Manager (GUI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can install also <strong>VLC <\/strong>on your system from the Linux Mint repository using the Software Manager, follow the provided steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Open Software Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, click on the \u201c<strong>Menu<\/strong>\u201d button and open \u201c<strong>Software Manager<\/strong>\u201d:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"535\" class=\"wp-image-24580\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-5.png 736w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-5-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Search and Open VLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, type \u201c<strong>VLC<\/strong>\u201d in the search box and click on the below-highlighted \u201c<strong>VLC<\/strong>\u201d App to open it:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"478\" class=\"wp-image-24591\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-6.png 742w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-6-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Install VLC on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, click on the \u201c<strong>Install<\/strong>\u201d button to install the <strong>VLC <\/strong>app on your Linux Mint system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-24616\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-7.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-7.png 746w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-7-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click on \u201c<strong>Continue<\/strong>\u201d to start installation:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-24633\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-8.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-8.png 746w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-8-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Launch VLC on the System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To launch Linux Mint through GUI, open Menu, search for \u201c<strong>VLC<\/strong>\u201d and launch it:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-24643\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-9.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-9.png 732w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-9-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-24475-urrt72ka7a8j\"><\/a>Method 2: Install VLC on Linux Mint From Source Code<\/h3>\n<p>The official VideoLAN provides the source package of the <strong>VLC <\/strong>media player to get its latest version. You can use this method to directly install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on the Linux Mint system from the source code. However, this technique consumes a lot of users&#8217; time which is its main drawback.<\/p>\n<p>To install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on Linux Mint from the source code, try out the given instructions:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Install Required Dependencies <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you have to install some basic tools or dependencies that are necessary for <strong>VLC <\/strong>installation from the source code. Here, we have installed the following dependencies and tools:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> pkg-config build-essential libtool <span class=\"kw2\">automake<\/span> autopoint <span class=\"kw2\">gettext<\/span> <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"388\" class=\"wp-image-24650\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-10.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-10.png 762w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-10-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Enable \u201cSource code repositories\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, open Software Sources and enable the below-highlighted \u201c<strong>Source code repositories<\/strong>\u201d to allow the source code repositories for the source code-based installations and click \u201c<strong>OK<\/strong>\u201d. It will allow you to modify and contribute to the various software packages:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"470\" class=\"wp-image-24657\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-11.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-11.png 731w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-11-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, the repository\u2019s cache will start updating:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"463\" class=\"wp-image-24666\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-12.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-12.png 732w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-12-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Install Build Dependencies <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, install all the necessary <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>build dependencies that help in compilation through the given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt build-dep vlc<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"366\" class=\"wp-image-24673\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-13.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-13.png 763w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-13-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Download the Source Code of VLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To download the <strong>VLC <\/strong>media player\u2019s source code on your system, utilize the provided command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">wget<\/span> https:<span class=\"sy0\">\/\/<\/span>get.videolan.org<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>vlc<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>3.0.20<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>vlc-3.0.20.tar.xz<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>You must visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/download-sources.html\">official VLC website<\/a> and get the <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>latest version.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can just click the below-highlighted source code package to download it directly:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"541\" class=\"wp-image-24689\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-15.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-15.png 813w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-15-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-15-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Extract Source Code Tarball <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, extract the <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>source code tarball using the \u201c<strong>tar -xvf<\/strong>\u201d command and specify the file name:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">tar<\/span> <span class=\"re5\">-xvf<\/span> vlc-3.0.20.tar.xz<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Here, the \u201c<strong>x<\/strong>\u201d flag extracts\/unzips files from the archive, the \u201c<strong>v<\/strong>\u201d option is used for displaying the progress, and the \u201c<strong>f<\/strong>\u201d flag specifies the input file name that needs to be extracted i.e. \u201c<strong>vlc-3.0.20.tar.xz<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"452\" class=\"wp-image-24696\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-16.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-16.png 761w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-16-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the specified file has been extracted, navigate to it for further configuration:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"169\" class=\"wp-image-24701\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-17.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-17.png 761w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-17-300x67.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: Start Configuration Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, enter the given-below command to begin the configuration process and set up the necessary files for compiling <strong>VLC <\/strong>on your system:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">.<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>configure<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"386\" class=\"wp-image-24707\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-18.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-18.png 760w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-18-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: Compile Source Code<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After that, compile the source code of <strong>VLC <\/strong>into the executable binaries via the provided command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">make<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>This process is time-consuming. To optimize it, use the \u201c<strong>-j<\/strong>\u201d option along with the specified integer in this command for parallel compilation and to reduce compilation time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"387\" class=\"wp-image-24713\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-19.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-19.png 759w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-19-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8: Install VLC on System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, write out the given command to install the <strong>VLC <\/strong>on Linux Mint with root privileges:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> <span class=\"kw2\">make<\/span> <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"365\" class=\"wp-image-24719\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-20.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-20.png 762w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-20-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, install the \u201c<strong>vlc-bin<\/strong>\u201d package on your system to launch and use the <strong>VLC <\/strong>on your system. This package contains the necessary files for <strong>VLC <\/strong>to function properly and provides all essential features:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> vlc-bin <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"389\" class=\"wp-image-24725\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-21.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-21.png 762w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-21-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9: Verification <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, check the <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>version to ensure that it has been installed on the system:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">vlc <span class=\"re5\">--version<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"276\" class=\"wp-image-24730\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-22.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-22.png 761w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-22-300x109.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also launch it using the \u201c<strong>vlc<\/strong>\u201d command to verify the installation:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"484\" class=\"wp-image-24734\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-23.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-23.png 761w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-23-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-24475-jjhi3irrd0r6\"><\/a>Method 3: Install VLC on Linux Mint From Snap Store<\/h3>\n<p>The Snap Store is an application store for installing and managing applications on Linux systems. You can install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on your Linux Mint system from the Snap Store using the \u201c<strong>snap<\/strong>\u201d package manager.<\/p>\n<p>Here, are the steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Enable Snap Support <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, enable Snap support on the Linux Mint system because it is not enabled by default. If you haven&#8217;t it yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/mint\/install-snap-linux-mint-21\/\"><strong>Go Through This Post<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Install VLC on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, install the <strong>VLC <\/strong>media player on the system by typing out the given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> snap <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> vlc<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The below output indicates that the <strong>VLC <\/strong>has been installed on the system successfully:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"128\" class=\"wp-image-24738\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-24.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-24.png 761w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-24-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-24475-a7c7qh5rke5g\"><\/a>Method 4: Install VLC on Linux Mint From Flathub<\/h3>\n<p>You can also install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on the Linux Mint system via the Flatpak package manager which installs packages or applications from Flathub. To install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on Linux Mint from Flathub, follow the provided steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Install Flatpak and Add Flathub Repository <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, install the Flatpak package manager and add the Flathub repository to your Linux Mint system. By default, the new versions of Linux Mint have this, but if you don\u2019t have it, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/mint\/install-use-flatpak-linux-mint-21\/\"><strong>Check Out This Post<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Install VLC on Linux Mint <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, install the <strong>VLC <\/strong>media player from Flahub to your system through the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">flatpak <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> flathub org.videolan.VLC <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>As you can see, the <strong>VLC <\/strong>has been successfully installed:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"520\" class=\"wp-image-24743\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-25.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-25.png 733w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-25-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Launch VLC on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To launch <strong>VLC <\/strong>installed through flatpak, utilize the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">flatpak run org.videolan.VLC<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"544\" class=\"wp-image-24749\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-26.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-26.png 734w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-26-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-24475-kix.4mqebqw3hq8q\"><\/a>Method 5: Install VLC on Linux Mint With VideoLAN PPA<\/h3>\n<p>The VideoLAN also provides PPA (Personal Package Archive) to install the latest version of the <strong>VLC <\/strong>media player. You can add this PPA repository to your Linux Mint system to easily install the <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>latest version released by the VideoLAN team.<\/p>\n<p>Although it is the easiest way to get the most recent version. To install <strong>VLC <\/strong>on Linux Mint using the VideoLAN PPA repository, use the following steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Update the Repository Packages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, update and upgrade the system\u2019s repository packages list:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt update;<span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt upgrade <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Subsequently, all the system\u2019s packages have been updated:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"347\" class=\"wp-image-24752\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-27.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-27.png 735w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-27-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Add VideoLAN PPA on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, import the official VideoLAN PPA repository on your Linux Mint system via the provided command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> add-apt-repository ppa:videolan<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>master-daily<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"407\" class=\"wp-image-24757\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-28.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-28.png 745w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-28-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Update the System <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, update the system\u2019s packages list:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt update<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Upon doing so, all the changes have been implemented on the system\u2019s repository:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"259\" class=\"wp-image-24760\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-29.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-29.png 772w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-29-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-29-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Install VLC on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, install <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>latest version on the Linux Mint system by utilizing the given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> vlc<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"432\" class=\"wp-image-24765\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-30.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-30.png 778w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-30-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-30-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To verify whether the <strong>VLC <\/strong>is installed on the system or not, check its version:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">vlc <span class=\"re5\">--version<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-24766\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-31.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-31.png 806w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-31-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-31-768x286.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24475-krnxzqj86ctf\"><\/a>How to Uninstall VLC on Linux Mint 21<\/h2>\n<p>The uninstallation or removal process of <strong>VLC <\/strong>depends on the method that was used for its installation. You can choose the desired removal method and remove <strong>VLC <\/strong>accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: If Installed Via Linux Mint or VideoLAN PPA Repository<\/h3>\n<p>If you have installed <strong>VLC <\/strong>from the default Linux Mint repository or the official VideoLAN PPA repository, use the given command to remove\/uninstall it from your system:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt autoremove vlc <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"452\" class=\"wp-image-24768\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-32.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-32.png 733w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-32-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You should also remove the <strong>VideoLAN PPA <\/strong>repository from your system that you have added at the time of installation:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> add-apt-repository <span class=\"re5\">--remove<\/span> ppa:videolan<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>master-daily <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"267\" class=\"wp-image-24771\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-33.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-33.png 790w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-33-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-33-768x260.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Method 2: If Installed Via Snap Package Manager<\/h3>\n<p>If <strong>VLC <\/strong>is installed using the Snap package manager, uninstall it by executing the below-listed command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> snap remove vlc<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"127\" class=\"wp-image-24774\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-34.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-34.png 762w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-34-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Method 3: If Installed Via Flatpak Package Manager<\/h3>\n<p>If <strong>VLC <\/strong>is installed through the Flatpak package manager, utilize the provided command to remove it:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">flatpak uninstall org.videolan.VLC <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"256\" class=\"wp-image-24775\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-35.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-35.png 734w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-35-300x105.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: If Installed Via Source Code<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to uninstall or remove the <strong>VLC <\/strong>that you have installed from the source code, you need to navigate to the directory where it is installed. Then, type out the provided command to remove it from the system:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> <span class=\"kw2\">make<\/span> uninstall<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"431\" class=\"wp-image-24777\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-36.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-36.png 760w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-36-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Method 5: If Installed Via Software Manager<\/h3>\n<p>If you have installed <strong>VLC <\/strong>from the software manager, you can easily uninstall it from there by clicking on the \u201c<strong>Remove<\/strong>\u201d button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"481\" class=\"wp-image-24779\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-37.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-37.png 746w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24475-37-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That was all about installing, launching, and removing VLC on Linux Mint.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24475-cb2buvsmm01d\"><\/a>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><strong>VLC <\/strong>is a feature-rich media player that enables users to listen to music and watch movies, shows, and online streams. On the Linux Mint systems, the <strong>VLC <\/strong>can be installed through the default Linux Mint repository, VideoLAN PPA repository, source code, Snap Store, and Flathaub.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>VLC\u2019s <\/strong>source code and VideoLAN PPA repository provide the latest version whereas the default Linux Mint repository, Snap Store, and Flathub have older versions of <strong>VLC<\/strong>. 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