Hello,
As the title states, I'm considering using another player for my mkv files. All my mkv files appear too dark in VLC and this seems to be a known issue. Anyone on here experiencing this also with mkv files from 4k blu rays? If so, is adjusting the brightness shown in the screenshot below the best way to get a better picture?
Also, the subtitles don't display properly in VLC when HRD is enabled in Windows. The subtitles appear black, and you can barely see them. This has been an issue for years. People have been complaining about it, yet nothing has been done. For these reasons, I was considering using another player but also wanted to get some feedback from others that use VLC.
Thanks,
VLC Alternative
-
- Posts: 124
- Joined: Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:22 am
VLC Alternative
- Attachments
-
- Screenshot 2025-06-30 221130.jpg (339.33 KiB) Viewed 198 times
Re: VLC Alternative
I use MPC-HC with madVR enabled to watch any 4k material. The issue has to do with tone mapping( I believe this is the correct term if i'm wrong someone let me know) 4k material has HDR picture properties that VLC is not displaying correctly. This is why your stuff is looking dark and grey. MPC-HC fixes that up.
-
- Posts: 124
- Joined: Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:22 am
Re: VLC Alternative
Okay, thanks for the MPC-HC recommendation.
Can any VLC users comment on 4k mkv's appearing too dark? Is adjusting the brightness in VLC (provided screenshot) the best way to help with this apparent issue?
Can any VLC users comment on 4k mkv's appearing too dark? Is adjusting the brightness in VLC (provided screenshot) the best way to help with this apparent issue?