Tips to open H265 file

Can't open the H265 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open H265 files as well as a list of programs that support H265 files.

H265 file extension

File Name H.265 High Efficiency Video Format
File Category Video Files

The H265 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the H265 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the H265 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is H265 file?

The H265 file has been categorized as Video Files. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. H.265 High Efficiency Video Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The VLC media player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VideoLAN Project Team. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the H265 file. Elmedia Player, KMPlayer, Cyberlink PowerDVD will apply when it is not possible to use VLC media player.

How to open H265 file?

An often recurring problem with H.265 High Efficiency Video Format is that H265 is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that H265 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the H265 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install VLC media player

In this case, you should first verify that the VLC media player application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VLC media player in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file H265.

Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with H265 files

If, despite the installed application, the H265 file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the H265 file with the VLC media player program.

Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version

If, despite the association of the VLC media player program with the H.265 High Efficiency Video Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VideoLAN Project Team page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the H265 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to H265 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file H265 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected H265 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the H265 files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged H265 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted H265 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move H265 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the H265 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.