Play HEVC on your PC

HEVC Video Decoder Player

The x265 Upgrade includes UHDcode DirectShow, which upgrades your Windows PC to enable playback of MP4 files containing HEVC (H.265). It’s easy to get started.

  1. Download the x265 HEVC Upgrade.
  2. Run the installer
  3. When prompted, enter the activation key that was emailed to you
  4. Run Windows Media Player (64 bit)
    Note:  Even on a 64 bit version of Windows, a 32 bit version of Windows Media Player is the default player for most media files.  The 64 bit version can usually be found here:  C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe.  The x265 HEVC Upgrade will change your default file association for MP4 files to the 64 bit version of Windows Media Player and it will optionally install a shortcut on your desktop.
  5. Drag a file to Windows Media Player, or open the MP4 file in Windows Media Player (64 bit) to play your HEVC video.
Download the x265 HEVC Upgrade!