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HEVC / H.265 Browser Player

HEVC Now Web Player

Play H.265 and HEVC videos in your browser. No HEVC extension required. Check playback instantly, then convert to MP4 only when needed. Local files stay on your device.

No extension required Use the online HEVC player first. Install a system codec only if you also need desktop-app playback.

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Drop a video here or click to choose from your device HEVC / H.265, MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, WebM, TS

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Browser playback checks

Checks whether common HEVC, H.265, H.264, AV1, and WebM videos should play in this browser. No HEVC extension is required for the web player.

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Your browser will run this check automatically when JavaScript is available.

HEVC playback made simple

HEVC Now Web Player, codec check, and MP4 conversion

HEVC Now is a browser-based HEVC player for H.265 video files. It helps you open HEVC videos, check whether your browser can play them, and convert unsupported videos to MP4 when playback fails.

For this web player, no HEVC extension is required. The page uses your browser's existing video playback support and runs local file conversion on your device instead of uploading your video to a server.

Play HEVC onlineOpen H.265, MP4, MOV, MKV, and other common video files.
No HEVC extension requiredUse the browser player before installing extra codecs or extensions.
Convert to MP4Create a more compatible H.264 MP4 with the expanded local converter.

Common questions

HEVC Player FAQ

Do I need an HEVC extension?

No. This online HEVC player does not require an HEVC extension. It checks your browser's built-in playback support and offers MP4 conversion when needed.

What is HEVC / H.265?

HEVC, also known as H.265, is a video codec often used for high-quality HD, 4K, HDR, and phone-camera video files.

Will my video be uploaded?

No. Local video playback and conversion run in your browser, so selected files stay on your device.

Can I play HEVC files without installing a codec?

Yes. HEVC Now can play supported HEVC files directly in your browser without installing a codec or HEVC extension. If your browser cannot play the file, you can convert it to MP4.

When should I convert to MP4?

Use the HEVC video converter if the HEVC video does not play, stutters, or needs to work in more apps and devices.

Is HEVC the same as H.265?

Yes. HEVC and H.265 are commonly used names for the same video coding standard. Read the HEVC vs H.265 guide.

Why will an HEVC file not play in my browser?

Playback can depend on the browser, operating system, device decoding support, codec profile, bit depth and container. See HEVC browser support or the troubleshooting guide.

HEVC guides

Playback, compatibility and conversion help

HEVC browser supportWhy H.265 playback differs between browsers and devices.
Do I need an HEVC extension?Browser playback versus system-wide desktop support.
HEVC video not playingCommon reasons an HEVC file fails and what to try next.

System-wide playback

Need HEVC playback outside the browser?

The web player is the quickest place to try your video first. If you also want HEVC playback in Windows apps such as Media Player, Movies & TV, or other desktop software, a system-wide codec pack can help.

Get Media Player Codec Pack Optional. Use this only if you want HEVC playback across your computer, not just in this web player.