Tips to open HVC1 file
Can't open the HVC1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HVC1 files as well as a list of programs that support HVC1 files.
HVC1 file extension
| File Name |
H.265 RAW Video Format |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The HVC1 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HVC1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HVC1 file on each system platform.
What is HVC1 file?
The HVC1 file has been categorized as Video Files. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. H.265 RAW Video 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. The main program that supports this format is VLC media player. This was created by VideoLAN Project Team. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.
How to open HVC1 file?
An often recurring problem with H.265 RAW Video Format is that HVC1 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file HVC1 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HVC1 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that VLC media player is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing VLC media player into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HVC1 with VLC media player. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HVC1 files.
Programs to open HVC1 file
Remember to download programs supporting HVC1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with HVC1 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HVC1 file to open in the VLC media player application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HVC1 file with the VLC media player application.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the VLC media player program, it is possible that H.265 RAW Video Format requires a newer version of the program. 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 HVC1 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to HVC1 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 HVC1 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HVC1 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HVC1 file. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HVC1 files. 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.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HVC1 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the HVC1 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with 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 HVC1 file again. However, some background programs may block the HVC1 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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