{"id":446052,"date":"2022-05-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-install-free-hevc-codecs-on-windows-10-for-h-265-video\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T21:00:00","slug":"how-to-install-free-hevc-codecs-on-windows-10-for-h-265-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-free-hevc-codecs-on-windows-10-for-h-265-video\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Install Free HEVC Codecs on Windows 10 (for H.265 Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2943fb48eaa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2943fb48eaa\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-free-hevc-codecs-on-windows-10-for-h-265-video\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Install_Free_HEVC_Codecs_on_Windows_10_for_H265_Video%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Install Free HEVC Codecs on Windows 10 (for H.265 Video)&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-free-hevc-codecs-on-windows-10-for-h-265-video\/#How_HEVC_Video_Works_on_Windows_10\" >How HEVC Video Works on Windows 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-free-hevc-codecs-on-windows-10-for-h-265-video\/#How_to_Install_the_Codecs_for_Free\" >How to Install the Codecs for Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-free-hevc-codecs-on-windows-10-for-h-265-video\/#Security_Updates_Come_through_the_Store_Too\" >Security Updates Come through the Store, Too<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Install_Free_HEVC_Codecs_on_Windows_10_for_H265_Video%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Install Free HEVC Codecs on Windows 10 (for H.265 Video)&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-680718 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/codec.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/codec.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/codec.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Codec logo from Windows 10's Store.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Windows 10 supports video files encoded with High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265 video. However, Microsoft charges for its official codecs and doesn\u2019t include them in Windows 10. You can get them for free without busting out the credit card and spending $0.99.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_HEVC_Video_Works_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>How HEVC Video Works on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HEVC video is becoming more popular. iPhones now record videos in HEVC by default, and 4K UHD Blu-rays also use HEVC.<\/p>\n<p>These codecs will let you watch those videos on your PC, but they\u2019re only necessary for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s like Microsoft\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movies<\/a> &amp; TV video player, included with Windows 10, and other Windows apps that take advantage of the codecs built into Windows.<\/p>\n<p>The popular third-party video player <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\">VLC<\/a>, for example, includes its own built-in codecs. To play HEVC (H.265) videos in VLC, just install VLC and open them\u2014done.<\/p>\n<p>For built-in support, you\u2019ll need the codecs. These aren\u2019t included with the latest versions of Windows 10 but must be installed from the Microsoft Store. These codecs are also required for encoding video in HEVC (H.265) format in applications that use Windows 10\u2019s system codecs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is HEVC H.265 Video, and Why Is It So Important for 4K Movies?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_the_Codecs_for_Free\"><\/span>How to Install the Codecs for Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are actually two different codec packages you can get from the Store. Both are identical, but one costs $0.99 and one is free.<\/p>\n<p>If you search the Store for HEVC, you\u2019ll see <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/680690&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fhevc-video-extensions%2F9nmzlz57r3t7\">the $0.99 HEVC Video Extensions package<\/a>. This fee likely reflects the cost of licensing the codecs for Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-680716 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/searching-for-hevc-in-microsoft-store.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Search results for HEVC on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>However, you can also get the free\u00a0\u201cHEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer\u201d package from the Store. To find it in the Store, copy-paste the following address into your web browser\u2019s address bar and press Enter:<\/p>\n<pre>ms-windows-store:\/\/pdp\/?ProductId=9n4wgh0z6vhq<\/pre>\n<p>This is the same as the $0.99 package but is completely free. In the past, you could install the package from the Store with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/680690&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fhevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer%2F9n4wgh0z6vhq\">this link<\/a>, but this one is no longer free.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If the free package is no longer available and you don\u2019t want to pay $0.99, we recommend you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/index.html\">install VLC<\/a> or another free video player that includes support for H.265 video.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It appears intended for computer manufacturers to preinstall these codecs on their PCs. However, there\u2019s nothing stopping anyone from installing these codecs on their systems\u2014you just have to follow the direct link to find them.<\/p>\n<p>The original link mentioned above works in the USA. We\u2019ve received some reports that it may not work in other countries. Like other app stores, the Microsoft Store has different software listings in different regions. It may be different in other countries. In the past, we advised trying <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/680690&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fhevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer%2F9n4wgh0z6vhq?wa=wsignin1.0&amp;activetab=pivot:overviewtab\">this link<\/a> outside the USA, but it no longer appears functional, either.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-680717 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/free-hevc-from-store-on-windows-10.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Free HEVC Video Extensions on the Microsoft Store.\" width=\"650\" height=\"516\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By the way, you can also install support for the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) from the Store. Just download <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/680690&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fheif-image-extensions%2F9pmmsr1cgpwg\">the HEIF Image Extensions package<\/a>. This image format is becoming more popular, too\u2014iPhones now take photos in HEIF by default. The HEIF package is free for everyone without any pricing shenanigans.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Updates_Come_through_the_Store_Too\"><\/span>Security Updates Come through the Store, Too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Microsoft Store will automatically install security updates for these codecs just like it installs updates for other included apps.<\/p>\n<p>This surprised many people when Microsoft began distributing critical security updates for the codecs through the Store <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/news\/microsoft\/windows-10s-microsoft-store-codecs-patches-are-confusing-users\/\">on July 1, 2020<\/a>. They didn\u2019t come through Windows Update like typical security patches do.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend ensuring automatic app updates are enabled for security reasons. To do so, open the Microsoft Store on Windows 10, click menu &gt; Settings and ensure \u201cUpdate Apps Automatically\u201d is set to \u201cOn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-680708 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/automatic-app-updates-store-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Automatic app updates enabled in Windows 10's Store.\" width=\"650\" height=\"291\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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