How to Open and Play RMVB Files on your PC

RMVB, also known as “RealMedia Variable Bitrate” is a type of video file. These videos files are a bit different from other popular kinds of video files, such as AVI, FLV, MKV, WMV, and MP4. And, the main difference is that they can’t be easily opened on a device, just like other files. There is specific software known as RealPlayer, which can open and play RMVB files on a computer. With RealPlayer, you can instantly open and play RMVB videos on your PC. But, it is not the only way to open RMVB files; there are a few other video software, which can open these files with ease. In this article, you’ll know which software are these and how to use them to open and play RMVB files on your PC.

How to open and play RMVB files with RealPlayer

Note: RealPlayer is primarily known for opening RMVB files. But, there are several other video players, which support and can play RMVB files. You can use any of the players you would like to use on your PC. Skip this process, if you do not want to install and use RealPlayer.

Steps to install RealPlayer:

RealPlayer is a free tool offered by RealMedia. In order to get this free tool on your PC, you’ll need to visit the RealMedia website through a browser of your PC.

1. Go to the official site of ‘RealMedia’ with any browser.
2. Then, navigate to the ‘RealPlayer’ page.
3. Click the ‘Free Download’ button given on the RealPlayer page. This might open the Save window on your computer screen.
4. Download the RealPlayer’s installation file to a location where you can find it easily.
5. Open the folder where RealPlayer’s installation file has downloaded after it finishes downloading.
6. Click the downloaded RealPlayer’s installation file twice to install.
7. Now, enter the necessary information, and follow the on- screen instructions to install the RealPlayer successfully.

As soon as you complete the installation process, RealPlayer will be added to your applications, and you may also see its icon on your desktop. Now, open the files having rmvb extension with RealPlayer to play them on your PC.

How to open and play RMVB files with VLC media player

Many of you are already using it or have installed on their PC. The VLC media player is considered as one of the best video player programs for desktop. Along with a lot of features and capabilities, VLC media player also support various types of video files, including RMVB. If you have a VLC media player installed on your PC, you can easily play rmvb files likes other files.

Steps to install VLC media player:

1. Go to the official site of ‘VLC media player’ with any browser.
2. And, download the setup file of the VLC media player to your PC.
3. Open the folder where setup file has downloaded after it finishes downloading.
4. Now, click the downloaded setup file twice to install.
5. Follow the on- screen instructions to install the VLC media player successfully to your PC.

Steps to open and play RMVB files in VLC media player:

1. Launch the ‘VLC media player’ by clicking twice on its icon.
2. In the player window, click on ‘File’ option at the top.
3. Select ‘Open File.’
4. Use the opened dialog box browse the folder in which rmvb file is stored.
5. Now, double click the rmvb file you want to play on your PC.

The selected RMVB file (video) will start playing in your VLC media player.

Ava Williams is an avid technical blogger, a magazine contributor, a publisher of guides at mcafee.com/activate, and a professional cyber security analyst. Through her writing, she aims to educate people about the dangers and threats lurking in the digital world.

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