Online HEVC Video Player

Play HEVC Videos directly in your browser - no login, no upload!

This tool has reduced performance in Firefox. For the best experience, use a chromium-based browser (e.g. Edge, Chrome, or Brave)

Drag-and-drop video here,

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How to use the online HEVC player:

Pick a video, either by dragging a HEVC video onto the website from your computer's file manager, or clicking on the indicated area to select a HEVC video.
Click on "play video"
The website will decode the video for you and play it in-browser!
Note: for optimal performance, make sure your Power Mode setting on your laptop is set to "Best Performance".

Why This Player Exists

High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265, is a powerful video codec that offers superior compression, making it ideal for 4K and 8K UHD video. However, many web browsers and operating systems do not support playing HEVC files natively. This tool solves that problem by using FFmpeg and WebAssembly to decode your videos right in your browser, with no need for extra software or uploads.

Please note that due to browser technology limitations, the decoding may be slightly slower than the playback speed. Allowing the video to buffer for a bit can reduce playback stuttering.

Key Features

Privacy First: Your videos are processed on your device. They are never uploaded to a server, ensuring your files remain completely private.
Simple Interface: A clean, drag-and-drop interface makes playing your videos effortless.
No Installation Needed: Works entirely within your web browser. No need to download codecs, plugins, or desktop applications.
High-Quality Playback: Enjoy the crisp quality of your HEVC/H.265 videos without compromise.
Completely Free: This tool is free to use with no accounts or sign-ups required.

What is HEVC (H.265)?

HEVC (H.265) is the successor to the widely used AVC (H.264) codec. It is designed to be about twice as efficient, meaning it can deliver the same video quality at half the bitrate. This makes it perfect for streaming high-resolution content over the internet and for storing large video files more efficiently.