{"id":4213,"date":"2025-10-30T22:25:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T06:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/?p=4213"},"modified":"2025-10-30T22:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T06:25:21","slug":"how-to-play-blu-ray-on-vlc-1423","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/how-to-play-blu-ray-on-vlc-1423.html","title":{"rendered":"3 Best Methods to Play Blu-ray on VLC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"anchor-list-point\">\n<p><i class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>Summary: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul-inside pl40\">\n<li>VLC, by default, does not play commercial Blu-ray dsics directly. This article will share 3 easy ways to watch Blu-ray movies on VLC, and a free VLC alternative to play back Blu-ray disc on PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/play-blu-ray-on-vlc.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/play-blu-ray-on-vlc.jpg\" alt=\"play blu-ray on vlc\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136102\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Can VLC play Blu-ray? Though VLC is one of the most versatile media players available, it cannot play Blu-ray discs because it lacks the built-in decryption support. This support is necessary to handle AACS or BD+-protected discs. Actually, the main goal of these encryption systems is to prevent copying and playback on unauthorized software. For these reasons, VLC can\u2019t open them with built-in features. <\/p>\n<p>However good news is for you is that with a few simple hacks and tweaks, you can make your Blu-ray play on your VLC. In this article, we will share 3 methods to play Blu-ray on VLC. <\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-1\">\n<p>Outline<span>CLOSE<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#part1\">Method 1: Use VLC with MakeMKV   <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part2\">Method 2: Use VLC with AACS Library and Key Database   <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part3\">Method 3: Decrypt and Convert Blu-ray for VLC   <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part4\">The Best VLC Player Alternative: Leawo Free Blu-ray Player   <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part1\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Method 1: Use VLC with MakeMKV<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the simplest ways to play Blu-ray discs in VLC is by using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/knowledge\/best-makemkv-alternatives-for-mac-and-windows-1428.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_makemkv_alternatives&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MakeMKV<\/a>. This free tool temporarily removes the disc\u2019s encryption. Once your disc is decrypted, VLC will automatically play your disc. Now, let me show you below how you can do this step by step. <\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b>: First, download and install the latest versions of VLC Media Player and MakeMKV. Download from their official websites. Next, you need to make sure the VLC file you downloaded is fully updated. If it requires an update, then do it.<br \/>\n<b>Step 2<\/b>: Now, go ahead and place your Blu-ray disc into your computer\u2019s Blu-ray drive. Next, wait a few seconds for the system to detect your disc.<br \/>\n<b>Step 3<\/b>: Next, go ahead and open MakeMKV. Once opened, find the Blu-ray drive icon. You will find this icon on the main screen. When you click it, the software will scan the disc and display its titles and content.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/play-blu-ray-on-vlc-with-makemkv-2.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/play-blu-ray-on-vlc-with-makemkv-2.jpg\" alt=\"play blu-ray on vlc with makemkv\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136102\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b>: After your disc is loaded, click on the \u201cStream\u201d option. Sometimes you can see a button, \u201cMakeMKV Stream,\u201d in some versions of MakeMKV. After clicking, it will start a temporary server that allows VLC to play the Blu-ray content.<br \/>\n<b>Step 5<\/b>: After you enable streaming, MakeMKV will display a local streaming address. You will see this typically in the format http:\/\/localhost:51000. Copy this address.<br \/>\n<b>Step 6<\/b>: In VLC, go to the menu and click on Media > Open Network Stream. Here you can paste the copied address and click Play.<br \/>\n<b>Step 7<\/b>: Your Blu-ray movie should now start playing in VLC with high-quality video and audio. You can also use VLC\u2019s subtitle and audio track options just like any other video.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"underline-yellow\">Tip<\/span>: This method doesn\u2019t permanently decrypt or save the Blu-ray, and it only streams it in real-time, which keeps things simple and safe.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"underline-yellow\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li>Completely free to use<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t permanently rip or modify the Blu-ray <\/li>\n<li>Simple to set up<\/li>\n<li>Maintains original Blu-ray quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"underline-yellow\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li>MakeMKV needs to stay open while streaming<\/li>\n<li>Streaming might stutter on older or slower PCs<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t work with every encrypted Blu-ray disc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"part2\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Method 2: Use VLC with AACS Library and Key Database<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For some reason, if the first method does not work for you, then you can use this 2nd method here. For this method, you can try to play Blu-ray discs in VLC by installing the required <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/how-to-remove-aacs-2-0-protection-on-4k-uhd-blu-ray-1400.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_remove_aacs&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AACS decryption<\/a> library and keys database:<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b>: First, visit the official website of VLC and install the latest version of VLC Media Player (version 2.0 or later is required).<br \/>\n<b>Step 2<\/b>: Next, go to the site vlc-bluray.whoknowsmy.name and download two files:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li>The latest KEYDB.cfg (the key database)<\/li>\n<li>The correct libaacs.dll (or equivalent library) for your system (32-bit vs 64-bit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b>: After that, locate the \u201cappdata\u201d folder on your computer. Next create the AACS folder. On Windows: go to C:\\Users\\<your-username>\\AppData (you may need to enable \u201cShow hidden files\/folders\u201d).<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/use-vlc-with-aacs-library-4.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/use-vlc-with-aacs-library-4.jpg\" alt=\"download aacs library\" width=\"400\" height=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136102\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b>: Inside AppData, you should create a new folder named aacs, if not already there. Next, you need to place the downloaded KEYDB.cfg file in that folder.<br \/>\n<b>Step 5<\/b>: Now go to your VLC installation directory (usually C:\\Program Files\\VideoLAN\\VLC or C:\\Program Files (x86)\\VideoLAN\\VLC for 64-bit systems) and copy the downloaded libaacs.dll into that folder. Make sure you choose the correct version for your architecture.<br \/>\n<b>Step 6<\/b>: Next, open VLC, then choose Media > Open Disc, select the Blu-ray option, choose your disc drive, and click Play. Now, if you follow all the steps and set up everything correctly, your disc should begin playing.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"underline-yellow\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li>Works directly within VLC<\/li>\n<li>Play supported Blu-rays easily anytime<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight and doesn\u2019t require file conversion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"underline-yellow\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li>Not easy to use for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Key database updates are manual<\/li>\n<li>Some Blu-rays with advanced encryption still won\u2019t play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"part3\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Method 3: Decrypt and Convert Blu-ray for VLC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If none of the above methods work for you, then a reliable workaround is to decrypt and convert your Blu-ray into a playable digital file. For this purpose, there are so many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/knowledge\/best-blu-ray-rippers-1428.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_rippers&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blu-ray ripping tools<\/a> available. One of the most recommended tools is <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/blu-ray-ripper\/?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_ripper&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leawo Blu-ray Ripper<\/a><\/b>. This tool will help you decrypt, rip, and convert both Blu-ray and DVDs into over 180 video and audio formats. With Leawo Blu-ray Ripper, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/knowledge\/convert-dvd-to-mp4-on-mac-and-windows-1428.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_dvd_to_mp4&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">convert your discs to MP4<\/a>, MKV, AVI, WMV, MOV, or even extract audio tracks in MP3, AAC, or FLAC. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"rec\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/products\/win\/blu-ray-ripper.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Leawo Blu-ray Ripper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/products\/win\/blu-ray-ripper.jpg\" alt=\"Leawo Blu-ray Ripper\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px;\" title=\"Leawo Blu-ray Ripper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/blu-ray-ripper\/?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_ripper&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Leawo Blu-ray Ripper<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul-inside\">\n<li>Decrypt, rip and convert Blu-ray\/DVD disc, folder and ISO image file.<\/li>\n<li>Remove various disc protections and region restrictions.<\/li>\n<li>Convert Blu-ray\/DVD to video\/audio in 180+ formats.<\/li>\n<li>Edit Blu-ray\/DVD movies before converting.<\/li>\n<li>Convert regular Blu-ray\/DVD to 3D videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a class=\"rec-dl-win\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/downloads\/blu-ray-ripper.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_ripper&#038;utm_campaign=1423\">Download<\/a><a class=\"rec-dl-mac\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/downloads\/blu-ray-ripper-mac.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_ripper&#038;utm_campaign=1423\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This method lets you play your Blu-ray movies smoothly on VLC, smartphones, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and just about any media player without worrying about encryption or disc compatibility.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let me quickly show you simple steps to convert Blu-ray or DVD for VLC. Open the software and on the main screen, click Convert or select Blu-ray\/DVD Ripper from the main screen. Now you will see a conversion menu.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: Import Source DVD Files into the Program<\/b><br \/>\nFirst of all, in the main screen, click the \u201cAdd Blu-ray\/DVD\u201d button to load your DVD, folder, or ISO image file. If you want to drag and drop, you can also do it here. Once you load your file, you\u2019ll get three import options: Full Movie, Main Movie, and Custom Mode.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-import-dvd-files-6.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-import-dvd-files-6.jpg\" alt=\"import files\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136102\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2: Choose Output Format<\/b><br \/>\nBy default, the output format is set to \u201cMP4 Video.\u201d Here, click the drop-down arrow next to it and select \u201cChange\u201d to open the Profile panel. Here, you can also pick from a wide range of video and audio formats. You can select from 4K MP4 and HD AVI to device-optimized profiles for iPhone and iPad. You can choose the one that best fits your playback device or preference, then confirm your selection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-choose-output-profile-7.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-choose-output-profile-7.jpg\" alt=\"choose output format\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136102\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3: Set Output Directory<\/b><br \/>\nOnce you have selected your output format, just click the green \u201cConvert\u201d button at the bottom of the window. You will see a sidebar. Here you can choose where you want to save your file. Next, click Confirm to start the conversion process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-set-output-directory-8.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-set-output-directory-8.jpg\" alt=\"set output directory\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136102\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4: Start the Conversion<\/b><br \/>\nNow you need to click on the Convert button again to start ripping. You\u2019ll see a progress bar as the program decrypts and converts the Blu-ray into your chosen format. After the conversion process, you can open the converted file in VLC and enjoy smooth playback with no AACS or region code errors to worry about.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-start-bluray-conversion-9.jpg\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leawo-start-bluray-conversion-9.jpg\" alt=\"start blu-ray conversion\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136102\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"underline-yellow\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li>100% success rate for all encrypted discs<\/li>\n<li>Let&#8217;s you play Blu-ray movies on any media player or device<\/li>\n<li>Offers format flexibility (MP4, MKV, AVI, etc.) and high-quality output<\/li>\n<li>Allows subtitles, multiple audio tracks, and even 4K support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"underline-yellow\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li>Software installation needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"part4\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>The Best VLC Player Alternative: Leawo Free Blu-ray Player<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want a simple way to enjoy your Blu-ray movies without any extra setup, then <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/blu-ray-player\/?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_player&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leawo Free Blu-ray Player<\/a><\/b> is a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/knowledge\/vlc-alternatives-1426.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_vlc_alternatives&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">alternative to VLC<\/a>. It&#8217;s a 100% free media player that can smoothly handle 4K Blu-ray, regular Blu-ray, DVDs, folders, and ISO files on both Windows and Mac. Leawo Blu-ray Player is a nice choice for anyone who wants an all-in-one Blu-ray solution. You will get clear image quality and smooth playback, no matter if you&#8217;re watching high-quality Blu-ray movies or regular videos.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rec\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/products-banner\/new\/blu-ray-player.png\" class=\"highslide\" rel=\"highslide\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Leawo Free Blu-ray Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/products-banner\/new\/blu-ray-player.png\" alt=\"Leawo Free Blu-ray Player\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px;\" title=\"Leawo Free Blu-ray Player\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/blu-ray-player\/?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_player&#038;utm_campaign=1423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Leawo Free Blu-ray Player<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul-inside\">\n<li>Region-free Blu-ray player to play 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray disc, folder and ISO file.<\/li>\n<li>Region-free DVD player to play DVD disc, folder and ISO file.<\/li>\n<li>HD video player to play videos of up to 4K quality in various formats.<\/li>\n<li>Audio player to play audio files in various formats.<\/li>\n<li>Totally free to use. No subscription is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a class=\"rec-dl-win\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/blu-ray-player.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_player&#038;utm_campaign=1423\">Download<\/a><a class=\"rec-dl-mac\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/blu-ray-player-mac.html?utm_source=flash-video-mx.com&#038;utm_medium=20251031_bd_player&#038;utm_campaign=1423\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The methods we discussed above in this article will make it possible to watch your discs on VLC. However, if no method works for you, then you can use Leawo Blu-ray Ripper to rip your DVDs. It&#8217;s a useful tool for decrypting and converting Blu-ray or DVD content so that you can play it smoothly on VLC or any other device. Just simple steps, and you can rip your DVD in a few minutes. Also, you can use Leawo Blu-ray Player to watch your Blu-ray movies in high quality with no technical fuss and no need to set anything up. Either way, you&#8217;ll be able to watch your favorite Blu-ray movies on your computer again in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article will share 3 easy ways to watch Blu-ray movies on VLC, and a free VLC alternative to play back Blu-ray disc on PC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/how-to-play-blu-ray-on-vlc-1423.html\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":4214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1312],"tags":[1311,1315],"class_list":["post-4213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blu-ray-player","tag-leawo-blu-ray-player","tag-leawo-blu-ray-ripper"],"views":248,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4213"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4228,"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4213\/revisions\/4228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flash-video-mx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}