Some advanced VLC tricks most people never use:

1. Play & Download YouTube Videos Inside VLC
   VLC media player can stream YouTube videos directly.
   How:
   1-Media → Open Network Stream
   2-Paste the YouTube link
   3-Click Play
   You can even extract the direct media link and download it.
2. Increase Volume to 200%
   VLC lets you boost audio up to 200% ; very useful for quiet recordings or forensic audio reviews.
3. Fix Broken or Corrupted Videos
   VLC can attempt to repair damaged AVI files automatically when you open them.
   Go to:
   Tools → Preferences → Input/Codecs →
   Set “Damaged or incomplete AVI file” to Always Fix
4. Record Your Screen (Without Extra Software)
   1-Media → Open Capture Device
   2-Select Desktop
   3-Choose frame rate
   4-Click Play → Record
   Perfect for quick demos or capturing evidence during analysis.
5. Convert Audio/Video Formats
   Media → Convert/Save
   You can convert:
   •MP4 → MP3
   •MKV → MP4
   •WAV → FLAC
   Great for preparing files for different devices.
6. Stream From CCTV / IP Cameras
   You can open RTSP streams like:
   rtsp://username:password@IP:port/stream
   Very useful in network monitoring and digital forensics work.
7. Frame-by-Frame Analysis
   Press E on your keyboard to move video one frame at a time.
   Perfect for:
   •Investigations
   •Timestamp verification
   •Motion analysis
8. Add Watermarks & Logos
   Tools → Effects & Filters → Video Effects → Overlay
   You can add a logo or watermark during playback or recording.
9. Adjust Video Effects Like a Pro
   You can tweak:
   •Brightness
   •Contrast
   •Gamma
   •Saturation
   •Crop
   •Rotate
   Good for enhancing low-light footage.
10. Play ASCII Mode (Yes, Really 😂)
    VLC can convert your video into ASCII art in real time.
    (It’s under Video Effects → Advanced → Color ASCII Art)