VLC is no longer capturing snapshots - Win 11
VLC is no longer capturing snapshots - Win 11
The task is attempting to capture a snapshot in VLC but it doesn't function. It previously worked, but now disabling hardware acceleration and saving to a custom folder hasn't resolved the issue. It's frustrating having this problem. Anyone else facing a similar issue?
Works for me too. I just set up a particular folder on another drive. Snapshot is fine. VLC v3.0.19 Vetinari. What version are you using?
3.0.20 Vetinari
It functioned before too, and I didn’t make any adjustments I could think of. There was a taskbar transparency app I experimented with before deleting it, as these can cause unexpected side effects. It's just like VLC no longer wants to do it anymore. Very odd...
The latest version is installed.
Your custom folder remains set in Tools/Preferences/Video.
v3.0.20 works fine. The snapshot stores in your Pictures folder unless you altered it. If it's still missing, checking with NirSoft FolderChangesView at the provided link should help you locate it.
To wrap up this discussion: the issue was entirely due to a mistake during setup. VLC snapshots functioned correctly from the start. The error occurred because I rearranged my folders and relocated the VLC snaps folder, which disrupted the snapshots feature. When I looked at the selected folder in VLC, I didn’t notice the change—especially since the final part of the path matched what I expected. The slight misplacement didn’t matter because it was still in the right location. After correcting the path and restarting VLC, everything worked properly again.
Have you explored MPC-BE? I've used VLC numerous times and always end up with MPC Player. I favor the BE version. You can capture a screenshot using ALT-I.
MPC-BE
Download MPC-BE for free. Media Player Classic - BE is a free and open source audio and video player for Windows. Media Player Classic - BE originates from the original "Media Player Classic" project (Gabest) and "Media Player Classic Home Cinema" project (Casimir666)...
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I've tried it before, I discovered VLC. MPC plus a few codec packs could handle anything, and it worked well. But then VLC did the same without any changes. I never looked back.
The only limitation VLC has is with mod files. I use XMPlay and ModPlug Tracker for that.
BE is something worth knowing about. Thanks.