HEVC / H.265 Browser 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.
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HEVC playback made simple
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.
Common questions
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.
HEVC, also known as H.265, is a video codec often used for high-quality HD, 4K, HDR, and phone-camera video files.
No. Local video playback and conversion run in your browser, so selected files stay on your device.
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.
Use Convert to MP4 if the HEVC video does not play, stutters, or needs to work in more apps and devices.
System-wide playback
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.