Tips to open HEVC file
Can't open the HEVC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HEVC files as well as a list of programs that support HEVC files.
HEVC file extension
| File Name |
HEVC Video Data Format |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The HEVC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HEVC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HEVC file on each system platform.
What is HEVC file?
The HEVC file has been categorized as Video Files. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. HEVC Video Data Format is most often found on 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. It is recommended to use VLC media player to handle this file. This is a program created by VideoLAN Project Team. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The DivX HEVC programs will also handle the file when the VLC media player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open HEVC file?
The main problem with HEVC Video Data Format is that the HEVC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that HEVC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HEVC 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. This can be achieved by typing VLC media player into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support HEVC files.
Programs to open HEVC file
Remember to download programs supporting HEVC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with HEVC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HEVC file still does not use the VLC media player program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HEVC 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 HEVC Video Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the VideoLAN Project Team website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HEVC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the HEVC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HEVC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HEVC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of HEVC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HEVC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HEVC files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the HEVC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the HEVC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HEVC file again. However, some background programs may block the HEVC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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