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

"Is it possible to download VLC Media Player on this computer and then transfer it to another computer that is not connected to the internet? I'm thinking of downloading it on this one and then transferring it to my other computer without internet access via a CD. If this is doable, could you please guide me through the process?"

Downloading VLC with a CD is not a time-saving method, as it also involves many steps like formatting the CD and dragging the .exe file to the target location. Now we have a Windows VLC transfer tool, the Todo PCTrans Tool, that can help you transfer VLC from one computer to another in one click. We also start to introduce how to transfer VLC files to Android or iPhone.

Transfer VLC from One Computer to Another

How to Transfer VLC Files to Android

How to Transfer VLC Files to iPhone without iTunes

Transferring VLC from one computer to another

#1. Use the tool Todo PCTrans

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Steps to transfer VLC from one computer to another without internet connectivity, assuming both computers are using UTF-8 encoding: 1. **下载VLC安装程序**: 在有互联网连接的电脑上，访问VLC官方网站 (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) 并下载适用于目标操作系统（Windows, macOS, 或 Linux）的VLC媒体播放器安装程序。保存到一个容易找到的位置。 2. **使用USB驱动器或外部硬盘**: 插入一个USB驱动器或外部硬盘到有互联网的电脑上。创建一个新的文件夹并将其命名为“VLC_Transfer”。 3. **复制安装程序**: 将刚刚下载的VLC安装程序复制到“VLC_Transfer”文件夹中。 4. **移动到另一台电脑**: 拔下USB驱动器或外部硬盘，然后将其插入没有互联网连接的电脑上。 5. **打开文件夹**: 在没有互联网的电脑上，找到并打开“VLC_Transfer”文件夹。 6. **运行安装程序**: 双击VLC安装程序开始安装过程。按照屏幕上的指示进行操作。 7. **安装VLC**: 接受许可协议，选择安装位置（如果可以自定义），并完成安装过程。 8. **启动VLC**: 安装完成后，从开始菜单或桌面快捷方式启动VLC媒体播放器。 现在，你已经在没有互联网连接的电脑上安装了VLC媒体播放器。

Step 1: Create an image of the installed application

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

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

Select Data Backup

3. Click "Browse" to choose where you want to save the backup file.

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

Select the apps to transfer

5. 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 app is already on your computer, it won't restore the app image to your computer. You'll need to uninstall the existing app first, then try these steps again.

1. Copy and save the backup file to the target computer, then run Todo PCTrans.

In the Backup and Restore section, click Start to proceed, and then select Data Recovery as the transfer mode.

2. Click "Browse" to select the Todo PCTrans image file, then click "Restore" to continue.

3. On the Applications tab, check the programs and apps you want to restore from the image, then click Restore.

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

#2. Another manual way to transfer with VLC

How to Burn an .EXE File to a CD:

Step 1: Place the disc in the drive and wait for the “Burning discs” wizard to appear on the screen. Customize the disc title, then choose 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 Android

1. Install VLC from the app store on your Android device.

Step 2. Enable Video Playback in Background on your Android device.

In the VLC navigation menu, go to “Tools” > check the “Play videos in background” option.

Step 3: Share files with a HomeGroup.

Start by searching for “Control Panel” from the Start menu. Then, choose “HomeGroup.” If you have not set up a homegroup before, click the “Create a homegroup” button.

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

Third, back in the “Change homegroup settings” window, check the box for Allow all devices on this network, like TVs and game consoles, to play my shared content.

Then, uncheck the Allow box next to “Media streaming and remote connections on this computer.” Click Next to finish setting up your 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.

Please open it and check your video/audio with 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. Tap Share over Wi-Fi under the Network header. It will display an IP address and a .local address.

Step 2. Open VLC on your computer. Enter 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 the VLC app on your iPhone.