{"id":4377,"date":"2024-04-30T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/?p=4377"},"modified":"2024-05-06T13:27:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T13:27:57","slug":"your-input-cant-be-opened-in-vlc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/video-repair\/your-input-cant-be-opened-in-vlc","title":{"rendered":"VLC \u201cYour input can\u2019t be opened\u201d error [Resolved All Scenarios]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What started as an academic project in <em>1996 <\/em>at the <strong><em>\u00c9cole Centrale Paris<\/em><\/strong>, VLC media player quickly gained fame for its versatility, performance, and cross-platform support. With its wide popularity, VLC has over 3 billion downloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what to do when you try to play some audio or video, but face the VLC \u201cYour input can\u2019t be opened\u201d error? You may be wondering, what is the cause of this error, and more importantly, how do I solve it? Do not worry, we have got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-41-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-41-edited.png 517w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-41-edited-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes and Fixes for VLC \u201cYour input can\u2019t be opened\u201d error<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be several different causes that can give rise to this error. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Outdated VLC Media Player.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsupported Video File Format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect File association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video File Corruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflicting software running in the background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware or Software capabilities do not meet the requirements to play the video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And many such causes. These causes can broadly be divided into 3 categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Issues With the File.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Issues With the VLC Media Player.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Issues With the Computer System or Hardware.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> The resolution methods will vary depending on the type of issue. So first, we have to check the type of issue. To do this follow the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Run the file that is not opening (let&#8217;s say File 1) using a different media player.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Run a different file (let\u2019s say File 2) using the VLC media player and a different media player.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Interpretation<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>File 1 does not play in either media player but File 2 plays in both media players, then the issue is with the file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>File 1 and File 2 play in a different media player, but not in the VLC media player, then the issue is with the VLC media player.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>When neither File 1 or File 2 play in either media player the issue is with the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n\t<table>\n\t   <tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t<td td style=\"padding: 5px\" width=\"852\">\n\t\t\t<h2><strong>Table Of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t<td width=\"852\">\n\t\t      <ul>\t\n  \t\t\t<li><a href=\"#1\">Scenario 1: Issues With the File<\/a><\/li>\n                          <ul>\n                               <li><a href=\"#2\">File Association or File Permission Issues<\/li>\n                                 <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#3\">Fix 1: Change File Association<\/li>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#4\">Fix 2: Check File Location<\/li>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#5\">Fix 3: Check for Read Permission<\/li>\n                                 <\/ul>\n                               <li><a href=\"#6\">File Corruption<\/li>\n                                 <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#7\">Fix: Use CAT Video Repair to Resolve VLC Your input can\u2019t be opened Error<\/li>\n                                 <\/ul>\n                          <\/ul>\n  \t\t\t<li><a href=\"#8\">Scenario 2: Issues With the VLC Media Player<\/a><\/li>\n                          <ul>\n                               <li><a href=\"#9\">Outdated VLC version<\/li>\n                                 <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#10\">Fix: Update VLC Media Player<\/li>\n                                 <\/ul>\n                               <li><a href=\"#11\">Damaged VLC Installation<\/li>\n                                 <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#12\">Fix: Reinstall VLC<\/li>\n                                 <\/ul>\n                          <\/ul>\n  \t\t\t<li><a href=\"#13\">Scenario 3: Issues With the Computer System or the Hardware<\/li>\n                          <ul>\n                               <li><a href=\"#14\">Video Quality Exceeding System Capabilities<\/li>\n                                 <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#15\">Fix 1: Decrease Video Resolution<\/li>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#16\">Fix 2: Upgrade the Hardware<\/li>\n                                 <\/ul>\n                               <li><a href=\"#17\">Rare Video Formats<\/li>\n                                 <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#18\">Fix 1: Download the Codec Pack for the File Format<\/li>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#19\">Fix 2: Convert Video to Popular format<\/li>\n                                 <\/ul>\n                               <li><a href=\"#20\">Software Conflict<\/li>\n                                 <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"#21\">Fix: Disable Conflicting Apps<\/li>\n                                 <\/ul>\n                          <\/ul>\n\t\t      <\/ul>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t   <\/tbody>\n\t<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">Scenario 1: Issues With the File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>File issues can manifest due to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Incorrect File Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>File Permission Denied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>File Corruption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">File Association or File Permission Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An issue with file association or file permission can prevent the VLC media player from opening the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Fix 1: Change File Association<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can change the file association by following these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the file location and right on the file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the option <strong>Open with<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the option <strong>Choose another app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-42.png 535w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-42-300x267.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select VLC media player from the list and check the box <strong>Always use this app to open .mov files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-43.png 390w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-43-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Fix 2: Check File Location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the file is saved in a restricted location, you will need administrative access to run these files. <strong>Change the file location to an unrestricted location and try to run the video again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">Fix 3: Check for Read Permission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In case, the read permission is denied VLC will not be able to open and run the file. To check the permission follow the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click on the file. Select the option <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Security<\/strong> tab and under the Permission section check if read permission is denied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If the permission is denied click on the <strong>Edit <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-44.png 360w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-44-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Uncheck the box deny and click on <strong>Appy <\/strong>to save changes. Then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-45.png 362w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-45-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If the issue is present even when the file association and file permissions have no problems the file may be corrupt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">File Corruption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the file you are trying to play is itself corrupted then the VLC media player will not be able to open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">Fix: Use CAT Video Repair to Resolve VLC Your input can\u2019t be opened Error<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To repair a corrupt file you will require specialized video repair software. I would recommend using CAT Video repair. It is effective safe and easy-to-use Video Repair software. It also has a free trial version, so that you can download and try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"button_section_2024\" align=\"center\">\n<li><a class=\"cat_button_2024 win-icon green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/download-cat-video-repair-software\">Download Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"cat_button_2024 mac-icon green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/download-cat-video-repair-software-mac\">Download Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps shown below to repair your corrupt video file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download and install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/video-repair-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Video Repair<\/a> software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the option <strong>Select File<\/strong> and select your corrupt video file. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-46.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-46-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-46-768x439.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the option <strong>Choose Reference MOV file<\/strong> and select a .mov video file shot using the same device for reference. Click on <strong>Repair <\/strong>to begin the repair process. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-47.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-47.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-47-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-47-768x436.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your video will start to repair. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/video-repair\/repair-corrupt-mov-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repair corrupt MOV videos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/video-repair\/repair-avi-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restore corrupt AVI files<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/video-repair\/repair-mp4-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repair MP4 videos<\/a>, or other video files, CAT Video Repair is a tool that can solve all of your problems. If the video file is not corrupt, check for other causes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">Scenario 2: Issues With the VLC Media Player <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be some issues with the VLC media player too. These include. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Outdated VLC version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Damaged VLC installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\">Outdated VLC version <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an outdated VLC version you may face issues playing audio or video files. This is because. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Older versions may have bugs that got fixed in the update patches but are still present in the older version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The file type you are trying to play may not be supported by the older version. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\">Fix: Update VLC Media Player<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To resolve this issue you can update your VLC media player. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the VLC Media Player.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Help<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Check for updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-48.png 607w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-48-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If updates are available a message prompting updates are available will show asking if you want to download it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>Yes <\/strong>to download the updates. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-49.png 504w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-49-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If updating the VLC media player does not help it may be possible that the installation is damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11\">Damaged VLC Installation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A damaged VLC installation can cause a myriad of playback issues. This also includes the VLC \u201cYour input can\u2019t be opened\u201d error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12\">Fix: Reinstall VLC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reinstalling the VLC media player can help resolve the issue. You can do this by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows <\/strong>+ <strong>I<\/strong> to open Windows settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the tab <strong>Apps<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-50-1024x475.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-50-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-50-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-50-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-50.png 1363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the VLC media player and select the option <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-51.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-51.png 478w, https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-51-300x134.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/<\/a> and download the VLC media player.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Run the setup and follow the on-screen method to install the application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13\">Scenario 3: Issues With the Computer System or the Hardware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue may be neither in the file nor the VLC media player but in the computer system or the hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>High-quality video exceeding system capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rare Video Formats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Software Conflicts <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14\">Video Quality Exceeding System Capabilities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the video quality is very high and may exceed the capabilities of your system. In such a case, your system cannot process the video. To resolve this issue try the following fixes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15\">Fix 1: Decrease Video Resolution <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try to reduce the video resolution to resolve this problem. This can be done by reducing the bitrate using video editing software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: VLC can also reduce the bitrate when you use the Save\/Convert option but since the file can\u2019t be opened, in this case, it will not work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16\">Fix 2: Upgrade the Hardware <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is upgrading your hardware. You can upgrade your CPU, Graphics Card, and RAM, or even switch to an SSD storage device for faster processing speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17\">Rare Video Formats <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major advantages of using a VLC media player is that it can support a wide variety of video formats and even has legacy support. But there are still some rare video formats that VLC Media Player does not support. In this case, you can try these methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18\">Fix 1: Download the Codec Pack for the File Format <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest method is to download the codec pack for the file format for the VLC media player. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19\">Fix 2: Convert Video to Popular format <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another solution is converting the video to a more common file format like MP4 or MOV. But be careful, converting videos can sometimes cause file corruption hence create a backup of your video before attempting it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20\">Software Conflict <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, software conflicts can also result in VLC being unable to open the file. The conflict may arise from antivirus software, screen-recording tools, or applications that interact with video playback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21\">Fix: Disable Conflicting Apps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporarily disable conflicting apps to check if the issue gets resolved. In case you can identify which application is conflicting try to reset it to the default settings to resolve future conflicts. 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