How to install VLC on ubuntu 25.04

VLC Media Player is one of the most popular multimedia applications worldwide. It is completely free, open-source, and supports almost every audio and video format without needing extra codecs. For Ubuntu 25.04 users, VLC is one of the best choices for watching movies, listening to music, streaming online content, or even converting media files.

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

Before installing any software on Ubuntu, it’s important to update the package list. This ensures that the system downloads the latest available version of VLC and its dependencies:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

This updates your system and prepares it for the VLC installation.

Step 2: Install VLC Media Player

Now that your system is updated, you can install VLC directly from Ubuntu’s official repositories. These repositories are safe, tested, and regularly updated. To install VLC, run:

sudo apt install vlc -y

This command installs the VLC application along with all required packages automatically.

Step 3: Verify VLC Installation

After installation, you should verify that VLC is correctly installed. You can do this by checking the installed version:

vlc --version

If VLC is installed, the terminal will show its version information. You can now start VLC either by typing vlc in the terminal or by searching VLC Media Player in the application menu.

Step 4: (Optional) Install VLC Plugins and Extras

VLC is powerful by default, but you can extend its capabilities by installing extra plugins such as libraries for DVD playback, streaming, or additional codecs. To install them, run:

sudo apt install vlc-plugin-access-extra -y

This step is optional, but it enhances the VLC experience on Ubuntu 25.04