How to Set Up VLC Media Player
It’s a good idea to configure VLC to automatically save and reload your media library every time the program is started.
Select the Tools menu tab and select Preferences. On a Mac, select VLC from the menu bar and then Preferences. Switch to the advanced menu by selecting All or Show All in the Show settings section. Select Playlist from in the sidebar on the left. Select the check box next to Use Media Library and then Save.
How to Create a VLC Media Library
Now that you’ve set up VLC Media Player it’s time to add some music.
Select Media Library from the left sidebar in the main playlist view. Chances are you’ve got all your music in one main folder on your computer or external hard drive. If this is the case, and you want to add everything in one go, then right-click anywhere on the main part of the screen and select Add Folder. Alternatively, navigate to your music folder using a Windows Explorer (PC) or Finder window (Mac), and simply click and drag the folders or files you want into the VLC playlist. Navigate to where your music folder is located, highlight it with the left mouse button, and then select Select Folder. If you have multiple files or folders you would like to add, then simply repeat these steps until all the media has been added to the VLC playlist.
Alternatively, navigate to your music folder using a Windows Explorer (PC) or Finder window (Mac), and simply click and drag the folders or files you want into the VLC playlist.