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VLC Frame By Frame: How to Play Videos Frame by Frame?

VLC Media Player has always been the best media player for PC. It supports most video file formats and offers you many features and options. VLC also has a feature that lets you play any video frame-by-frame.

You can use VLC frame by frame to capture VLC Snapshots or to view the details of fast-moving videos. Whatever it is, here’s what you need to do.

1. Use the Keyboard Shortcut to Move Video Frame-by-Frame

By default, you can use a hotkey to play your video frame by frame. You need to play the video and press the ‘E’ key on your keyboard.

Pressing the E key will immediately pause the video and will let you move the video frame by frame. Press the E key whenever you want to move a frame.

If you prefer to avoid pressing the ‘E’ key, you can change the hotkey from the VLC Media Player’s Preferences.

1. Open the VLC Media Player on your Windows computer.

2. When the media player opens, click on the Tools option.

3. From the list of options that appears, select Preferences.

4. Switch to the Hotkeys on the Simple Preferences window.

5. Under the Action, find the Next frame. Double-click on the Next frame and press the new key you want to assign. Once done, click on the Save button.

You can assign any hotkey of your choice to move the video frame by frame on the VLC media player for PC.

2. Enable the Advanced Controls

The advanced controls, when enabled, add a toolbar to the bottom of the VLC Media Player. And you get a ‘Frame by frame’ button in the toolbar. Here’s how to enable the Advanced Controls in VLC Media Player.

1. Open the VLC Media Player on your Windows computer.

2. When the media player opens, click on the View button, as shown in the screenshot below.

3. From the list of options that appears next, check the Advanced Controls option.

4. You will find a new toolbar at the bottom of the VLC Media Player. The new toolbar will have the Next frame button.

5. Play the video and click on the frame-by-frame button to move the video one frame.

6. If you want to customize the toolbar, select Tools > Customize Interface.

7. You can drag and drop the Frame by frame button to Line 2 if you prefer.

Also Read: How to Use Gestures to Control VLC Playback

This guide is about how to play videos in VLC frame by frame. If you can’t find the Frame by Frame button on VLC, ensure you use the latest software version.

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May 9, 2025
How to Fix ‘Your Input Can’t Be Opened’ VLC Error
VLC Media Player can show you a ‘Your Input can’t be opened’ error message while playing a video.

If you’ve just encountered this error on VLC, here’s what you should do to fix the problem.

What Causes the ‘Your Input Can’t be Opened’ Error in VLC?

Before trying the solution, you must know why the error message appears. Here are some prominent reasons for the error.
- Invalid/Broken Streaming URL
- Corrupted Video File
- Incompatible file format.
- The streaming network is encrypted.
- Wrong Preference/Settings of VLC Media Player.
These are the most probable causes of the error in VLC Media Player.

Now that you know all possible reasons for the error message, follow these methods to fix the error.

1. Restart the VLC Media Player

Sometimes, glitches or bugs in the media player application can prevent video playback. The best way to eliminate bugs and glitches is by restarting the VLC Media Player app.

Just close the VLC Media Player and open the Task Manager. On the Task Manager, close every process linked with the VLC application.

2. Change the File Path

If the video file is stored in a folder whose path is too long, you will get the error. For example, if you’ve saved the video in the location C:UsersDownloadsMediaNewFiles, moving it to a small path like C:UsersDownloads may help.

You need to open the File Explorer and move the video file to a small path. Then, copy the video and paste it into a different location (make sure the path is short), and then try playing it on the VLC Media Player.

3. Change the File Ownership

Another way to resolve this VLC error is to take ownership of the Media File. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Right click on the video file and select Properties.

2. Next, switch to the Security tab and select Advanced.

3. Click the Change button for the Owner.

4. On the Select User or Group Prompt, enter your user account name. Enter the object name to select the field and click Check Names.

5. If the user account is found, click OK. Once done, click Apply and OK.

4. Use Youtube.lua script

If you get an error while playing a YouTube video on VLC, you need to use this method. A script available on GitHub claims to resolve the error message. Here’s how to use the script.

1. Open the GitHub link and copy the script.

2. Right-click on the VLC media player and select ‘Open File Location’.

3. Locate the lua > playlist folder. In the Playlist folder, find and double-click on youtube.luac file.

4. Select all lines inside the document and press the Delete button. Paste the script you have copied in the first step.

5. Press the CTRL + S button to save the changes.

After making the above changes, restart the VLC Media player and play the YouTube video again. This time, you won’t get the error message.

5. Turn off Firewall/Antivirus Software

Firewalls and Antivirus software often prevent incoming requests. If you get the ‘Your Input Can’t be Opened’ error while streaming from video streaming sites, chances are that your security program is blocking the incoming connection.

When the connection is blocked, VLC will fail to stream the video and will show you the error. So, turn off the firewall and antivirus software on your PC and then try to stream the video.

6. Reset the VLC Preferences

Wrong or incorrect configuration in the VLC Preferences can trigger various types of video playback problems. You should reset the VLC Preferences to resolve it.

1. Open the VLC Media player on your computer.

2. When the media player opens, head to Tools > Preferences.

3. On the Simple Preferences prompt, click on the Reset Preferences option.

7. Check for VLC Updates

VLC updates are important, especially if you use it on the beta or release preview builds of Windows operating system. Many users have claimed to fix the Your Input Can’t be Opened error message by updating their VLC Media Player app.

1. Open the VLC Media Player app on your PC.

2. Click on the Help menu and select Check for Updates.

3. Now, VLC Media Player will automatically scan for available updates and install them.

8. Reinstall the VLC Media Player

If all the methods mentioned above fail to fix the VLC error, you must reinstall the VLC Media Player app on your PC or laptop.

Reinstallation may fix all corrupted VLC files and reset all user-made settings. So, if the problem is caused by corrupted VLC files or wrong settings, reinstallation is the ultimate solution.

To reinstall the VLC Media Player, go to the Control Panel and find it. Right-click on it and select ‘Uninstall’. Once uninstalled, install the latest version of VLC Media Player again.

9. Use other Media Player Apps

Today, many VLC Media Player alternatives are available for PCs. While none match VLC’s features, only some offer better stability and codec support.

If the error message persists, try playing the video on other media player apps, such as KMPlayer, PowerDVD, Media Player Classic, etc.

These are some of the best methods to resolve the ‘Your Input Can’t be Opened’ error message on VLC Media Player. If you need more help resolving the VLC error message, let us know in the comments. Also, if the article helped you, share it with your friends.

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April 30, 2025