HEVC Video Extensions free for PC

Unlock the power of next-gen video with HEVC Video Extensions! Elevate your viewing experience with sharper visuals and improved compression, ensuring high-quality playback while saving space. Seamlessly integrate it with your favorite media players and step straight into the future of video technology.

What is HEVC Video Extensions?

HEVC Video Extensions is a software solution developed by Microsoft to let you play High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) videos in video players on your Windows computer.

High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) or H.265, also called MPEG-H Part 2, is a video compression protocol. It was developed under the MPEG-H initiative and is positioned as the follow-up to the prevalent Advanced Video Coding (AVC, H.264, or MPEG-4 Part 10).

What are the key features of HEVC Video Extensions?

• Play HEVC videos: You can easily play HEVC-encoded videos and enjoy top-notch quality content. Indeed, HEVC provides 25% to 50% enhanced data compression for the same video quality or significantly better video quality at an equivalent bit rate. Besides, you can enjoy 4K and Ultra HD content.
• Leverage your hardware: HEVC can leverage your hardware on some newer devices, including those with an Intel 7th Generation Core processor and newer GPUs. In case your device doesn't have hardware support, HEVC Video Extensions will still provide software support, but the playback experience may vary depending on your computer's performance.

• Frictionless playing: You are free to use the video player you want to play your HEVC media files, such as VLC Media Player or Windows Media Player. Hence, it is super easy to integrate it into your existing media setup.
• User-friendly interface: It features a simple-to-use and straightforward interface, so you don't need to be techy to enjoy high-quality videos.
• Encode: These extensions also allow you to encode HEVC content on devices lacking a hardware-based video encoder.

How to install HEVC Video Extensions?

1. After downloading, you can navigate through the straightforward installation steps the wizard provides.
2. Once installed, the software effortlessly merges with your current media players and video tools without extra setup.

How to use HEVC Video Extensions?

1. Once installed, launch HEVC Video Extensions.
2. The user-friendly interface will welcome you, and you can now toggle the HEVC playback extension.
3. You can now enjoy HEVC files. Open your favorite media player and play HEVC seamlessly.

Is HEVC Video Extensions free?

HEVC Video Extensions is free to use.

Is HEVC Video Extensions safe?

You can use HEVC Video Extensions without a second thought, as it is considered safe.