
#Set default program to open video mac mp4#
In this example, we chose an MP4 file but it can be done for any type of media file. The media file will open and from now on that extension or file type will be associated with VLC media player. Check the box that says Always use this app to open.From the list, choose VLC Media Player.Right-click on a media file and select Open with > Choose another app.The option is right there when you open a media file. There is one more option that helps you to change the default app to VLC without visiting the settings section.

The changes will be saved immediately.Ĭhanging the Default App while Opening a File Choose VLC media player from the options listed. Once you click on it, different recognized extensions will be listed. Scroll through the list and once you find the desired extension like. Then, you can enjoy your video time with your preferred player. Remember to check the box Always Open With. Right-click the file, choose Open with > Other, and find your favorite media player. For Android: Choose Application manager you will find this under Settings > Applications > Application Manager. It is available in the same location Settings > System > Default apps, near the bottom of the page. Locate the file that you wish to change the default video player on Mac. mp4 to open with VLC and other file types to open with the default media player then we use the option Choose default apps by file type. If you want to assign some video file types like. You will also see the famous traffic cone icon in the thumbnails of the media files. The next time you open video files, VLC will be the program to open it. The options are saved immediately after the settings are changed. If you want to do it for music files as well, do the same thing for the choice present as Music player.Under Choose Default apps, for the Video player click on Movies & TV and switch to VLC Media Player.


We can make it work for all video and audio files at once. You do not have to do it on an extension by extension basis while the option is still there. The option available in the main Settings > System > Default apps gives us the ability to change it back. If you want to do it then we can simply set it as the default video and music player app. All the music files are handled by Groove Music and the default video player is the Movies & TV app.Ī lot of us want to switch back to VLC to make it the default media player.
#Set default program to open video mac upgrade#
But the thing is, the upgrade changes the default media players from VLC to some other Windows app. Almost all apps and software installed in the computer before the upgrade are there. A lot of desktop and laptop users have now upgraded to Windows 10 for free.
