[VLC Transfer] How to Transfer VLC Files to Android/iPhone/PC

"Is it possible to download VLC Media Player on this currently in-use computer and then transfer it to another computer that isn't connected to the internet? I plan on downloading it on this device and then transferring it to my other computer via a CD since it doesn't have internet access. If this is doable, please guide me through the process."

Downloading VLC media player via a CD is not time-saving, as it also involves steps like formatting the CD and dragging the .exe file to the destination folder. Now we have a Windows VLC transfer tool, Todo PCTrans Free, that helps you move VLC from one computer to another with one click. We've also started introducing how to transfer VLC files to Android or iPhone.

How to Move VLC from One Computer to Another

How to Transfer VLC Files to Android

How to Transfer VLC Files to iPhone Without iTunes

Transfer VLC from one computer to another

#1. Using the Tool Todo PCTrans Free "Todo PCTrans Free" is a computer data migration tool that helps users transfer applications, personal settings, and files from one computer to another. Here are the steps to use this tool: 1. First, visit the official website of Todo PCTrans and download the free version of the software. 2. Install the software on your source computer (the one with the data to be transferred) and the target computer (the new computer receiving the data). 3. Run Todo PCTrans on the source computer and select the "Computer to Computer" migration mode. 4. Create a migration task, specifying the IP address of the target computer or allow it to auto-detect via the local network. 5. Choose the items you want to migrate, such as programs, documents, music, pictures, etc. 6. Confirm all settings and initiate the migration process. This may take some time, depending on the amount of data. 7. After the migration is complete, close Todo PCTrans on both computers and check the target computer to ensure that the transferred data is complete and accurate. Make sure both computers remain connected to the same network during the migration process to ensure smooth data transmission.

Can't find the right tool for online or offline data transfer? Todo PCTrans Free might be your best bet to migrate programs to a new computer. User-friendly and secure, this software beats manual copying and burning methods. It offers backup and restore options for programs, settings, and files.

Download the free version for a smooth migration experience.

Steps to transfer VLC from one computer to another without the internet, assuming UTF-8 encoding: 1. **准备源计算机（Source Computer）:** - 打开VLC安装目录。通常在Windows上是 `C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC` 或 `C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC`. - 选择所有文件和文件夹，包括子文件夹。你可以按住Ctrl+A来全选。 - 右键点击选择的文件，然后选择“复制”。 2. **准备目标计算机（Destination Computer）:** - 创建一个新的文件夹在你想要安装VLC的位置，比如 `D:\VLC`。 3. **使用物理介质进行传输:** - 使用USB闪存驱动器、外部硬盘或者通过网络电缆（如果两台电脑相邻）来连接两台计算机。 - 将源计算机上的VLC文件粘贴到目标计算机上新创建的文件夹中。右键点击目标文件夹并选择“粘贴”。 4. **手动安装VLC:** - 在目标计算机上，打开包含VLC文件的新文件夹。 - 找到并双击运行 "VLC media player" 或 "VLC.exe" 文件（这通常位于根目录下）。 - 如果系统提示，同意任何权限请求或执行任何必要的安装步骤，例如添加桌面快捷方式或设置关联文件类型。 5. **验证安装:** - 完成上述步骤后，VLC应该已经在目标计算机上成功安装并运行。打开VLC，尝试播放一个媒体文件以确认一切正常。 请注意，这种方法可能不会复制VLC的配置、扩展或插件，这些通常存储在用户的个人文件夹中。如果你需要这些，记得也要复制相应的用户数据文件夹。

Step 1: Create an image of the installed application

1. Run Todo PCTrans on your computer and choose "Backup & Restore". Click "Start" to continue.

2. In the Backup Method window, select Data Only and click Next to proceed.

3. Click “Browse” to choose a location to save the backup file.

4. Under “Apps,” select the app that you want to back up.

Select the apps to transfer

5. Finally, tap “Backup” to start creating a backup image of the selected app. When it's done, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Restore the app from the backup file you just created

Note: If the application is already present on your computer, it will not restore the application image to your computer. You need to uninstall the existing application first, then retry the following instructions.

1. Connect the hard drive with the backup file, and then open the PCTransImage folder.

Double-click the backup file to open the Todo PCTrans Tool interface automatically.

Select Backup Program

2. On the Applications tab, select the programs and applications you want to restore from the image, and then click Restore.

Moreover, it supports a PC to PC mode to transfer all data over the same network.

#2. Another manual way to stream with VLC

How to Burn an .EXE File to a CD:

Step 1: Place the blank disc in the drive. Wait for the “Burning to Disc” wizard to appear on screen. Customize your disc title and select Burn to disc like a USB flash drive.

Step 2: Click “Next” to format the disc for use.

Step 3: Copy the VLC .exe file onto your CD.

How to Transfer VLC Files to an Android Device

Step 1: Install VLC from the Android app store.

Step 2. Enable Background Playback on your Android device.

In the VLC navigation menu, go to “Settings” > check the box for “Play video in background.”

Step 3: Share files with a HomeGroup.

First, search for “Control Panel” from the Start menu. Then choose “HomeGroup.” If you have never set up a homegroup before, you can click the “Create a homegroup” button.

Secondly, choose the library or folder you want to share. To transfer VLC files to Android, we recommend that you turn on the “Videos” and “Music” sharing options.

Third, back in the "Change HomeGroup Settings" window, click on Allow all devices on this network (like TVs and game consoles) to play my shared content.

Then, uncheck the Allow sharing with other PCs on this network box under This PC, and click Next to finish setting up the Homegroup.

Step 4. Transfer the files from VLC to Android.

From the navigation menu, select Local Network. Once your computer and mobile device are connected to the same network, you should see your computer's name appear under the "Shared Folders" field.

Open it, and check your video or audio through VLC.

How to Transfer VLC Files to iPhone Without iTunes

1. Open the VLC app on your iPhone. Tap the VLC icon in the top-left corner, then choose Share over WiFi under the “Network” icon. You'll see an IP address and a .local address.

Step 2. Open VLC on your computer. Input the IP address or .local address in your default browser.

Step 3 Transfer the files to VLC. When the transfer is complete, you should see them in VLC on your iPhone.