File

file	VLC uses this protocol (or access module) to read data from a device or network. The module name to use at the command line is file.

The file protocol plays files on your PC through the normal file system. This includes your hard drive and any data CDs or data DVDs you have (in Linux, these must be mounted before use).

For example:

% vlc "file://C:\My Music\Abracadabra.mp3"

If no other protocols are used, file:// is assumed:

% vlc "C:\My Music\Abracadabra.mp3"

Source code

• modules/access/file.c (access module)