Screenbox: A Modern Alternative to VLC Media Player

If you’ve ever felt that VLC Media Player’s interface looks a bit outdated, then you’re going to love Screenbox. It brings a clean, modern, and lightweight design while still supporting all the media formats that VLC does.

While it’s not as feature-packed as VLC yet, Screenbox is perfect if you’re looking for something simple, fast, and user-friendly.

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Walkthrough Video

Installation

Installing Screenbox is easy, and I’ll walk you through three ways to do it.

Method 1: Microsoft Store (Recommended)

1. Open the Microsoft Store.
2. Search for Screenbox.
3. Click Install, and that’s it!

Method 2: Downloading from GitHub (If You Don’t Have the Microsoft Store)

1. Head to the Screenbox Github Repository page.
2. Download the MSIXBUNDLE file.
3. Once downloaded, double-click to install.

Method 3: Using Winget (Command Line)

If you’re on Windows 11, Winget is already installed by default. To install Screenbox using Winget:

1. Open the Start Menu, search for PowerShell, and open it.
2. Type the following command and hit Enter:

   winget install screenbox -s winget
   

3. The installation will start automatically.

Now that we have Screenbox installed, let’s check out the interface.

Interface Overview

When you first open Screenbox, you’ll notice how minimal, modern, and clean the design is.

• The main playback screen is simple and uncluttered.
• The controls are intuitive and easy to use.
• And best of all, it’s fast and lightweight.

Now, let’s go over some key features.

Gestures & Keyboard Shortcuts

Screenbox supports gesture controls, making it super easy to navigate:

• Swipe right or left to seek forward or rewind.
• Swipe up or down to adjust volume.

If you prefer keyboard shortcuts, good news! Screenbox supports the same shortcuts as YouTube:

• Press L to skip forward.
• Press J to skip backward.
• Press K to pause/play.
• Press M to mute.

Audio & Subtitles

At the bottom left corner, you’ll find options to change audio tracks and subtitles.

• If your video has multiple audio tracks, you can switch between them easily.
• The same goes for subtitles—just select your preferred option.

Picture-in-Picture Mode

Screenbox also supports Picture-in-Picture mode, allowing you to keep your video on top while working on other tasks.

• Click the Picture-in-Picture button to activate it.
• The video will shrink into a floating window that stays on top of everything else.

Save Current Frame as Image

Need to take a screenshot of your video? Screenbox has a built-in feature for that.

1. Open the menu and select “Save Current Frame”.

2. The image will be saved in your Pictures folder.
3. A prompt will appear, letting you view the saved image instantly.

Chromecast Support

And finally, Screenbox supports Chromecast, so you can easily stream your videos to a bigger screen without any extra setup.

FAQ

Conclusion

And that’s it! Screenbox is a fantastic modern media player with a beautiful UI, simple controls, and essential features—all while being lightweight and fast.

If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with others. Enjoy your seamless media experience with Screenbox!