How to Loop Video in VLC on PC/Mobile? (Plus Alternative!)

VLC Media Player makes looping your favorite clips easy for continuous playback. But finding the right VLC loop video settings can be tricky, whether you want to loop a single video or just part of one. Once you know these settings, you can repeat playback in just a few clicks! Keep reading to explore 4 ways to loop a video in VLC, along with an alternative worth trying when VLC is not the right fit and for a different playback experience.

How to Loop an Entire Video in VLC

To loop or repeat a video in VLC, particularly to keep playing from beginning to end, you can use the built-in loop option to make it easy. Once enabled, your video will automatically restart when it finishes, so you won't need to press the Play button repeatedly.

Step 1Once VLC Media Player is opened, click "Media", then select "Open File" from the dropdown options to import your video.

Step 2Now that your video is playing, find the "Loop" button at the bottom (Two arrows icon).

Step 3Click on it until the mode is activated; you may need to click it twice to switch between repeating the entire playback and repeating a single video.

How to Loop Part of a Video in VLC

Sometimes, you do not need to make a video loop fully. Perhaps you only need a short scene or a specific moment you want to watch repeatedly. In this case, use the player's A-B loop feature, which lets you repeat a selected section instead of restarting the entire clip.

Step 1Launch VLC on your computer and import the video you want to loop. Pause the video near the start of the section you want to repeat.

Step 2Next, from the top menu, go to "View" then "Advanced Controls" to get extra playback buttons. Find the "A-B loop" button there.

Step 3Play the video and click the button once at the starting point for point A. Then continue the playback until you reach the desired end point for point B.

VLC will repeatedly play the selected A and B points.

How to Make a Video Loop in VLC on Android

Another thing about playing VLC loop video is that you do not have to sit in your computer chair to enjoy it. You can also replay videos during your travel using VLC for Android. While the controls may look slightly different from desktop, the steps are still simple.

Step 1Get the VLC app on your Android device.

Step 2Go to "Video" and choose the clip you want to play. Tap on your screen to see playback controls.

Step 3From there, tap on the "Repeat" or "Loop" button.

Step 4Tap on it until "Repeat One" is selected. Let your video finish, and it should automatically restart from the very beginning.

How to Repeat a Video in VLC on iPhone

Like the above method, iPhone users can also loop videos forever in VLC without manually resetting them. Once the repeat setting is active, you can enjoy watching the same video as many times as you want. Although the iOS interface differs, you can do it directly from the video player.

Step 1Start VLC media player on your iPhone.

Step 2Browse your library and choose the clip you want to repeat.

Step 3Tap on your screen and look for the "Loop" button in the playback controls.

Step 4Tap it until the single video mode is selected. Allow the video to finish, then check whether it starts again.

How to Make a Looped Video with 4Easysoft Video Converter

VLC Media Player is handy for repeating your videos, but what if you want something you can save and play on another device? 4Easysoft Total Video Converter is worth considering for this. It combines conversion and editing tools, letting you trim clips, customize settings, and create animated videos with loop playback. Aside from that, you can enjoy its video collage maker to combine clips again and even set background music to play in a continuous loop.

Step 1After launching 4Easysoft Total Video Converter on your computer, go to the "Toolbox" widget tab and select "GIF Maker" from the toolkits available.

Step 2Next, import your video by clicking the "Video to GIF" button. Start trimming it using the "Cut" button to set the start and end points for the animation. Also, you can click the "Edit" button to crop, rotate, apply effects, filters, and more.

Step 3Set your desired output size and frame rate. Don't forget to check the "Loop Animation" box to replay your video over again. Click the "Preview" button to view it before clicking "Generate GIF" to save your loop video.

VLC Loop Not Working? Try These Fixes

When you're having trouble looping a single video in VLC, it might be due to incorrect loop settings or the video itself. For the last part of this post, here are the quick fixes you can try to get your VLC video looping working again.

• Enable Repeat Mode. Check the loop button in the playback controls and ensure the repeat mode is selected. Choose repeat-one if you want to repeat only a single video.
• Check Your Playlist. If the player moves to the next video, check your playlist and repeat settings. Ensure you picked the correct mode for a single video or the entire playlist.
• Use A-B Repeat. To repeat only part of a video, activate Advanced Controls and use the A-B loop feature to select start and end points.
• Restart VLC. Temporary playback issues can cause looping video not to work. Close and restart VLC, then reopen your video and enable the loop setting.
• Check the Video Itself. Try playing another video in VLC to see whether the issue is with your file. If necessary, you can convert VLC to MP4 or other compatible formats and try again.

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