How to Install & Open HEVC Codecs Files in Windows 11
The HEVC codecs were previously accessible for free on the Microsoft Store, however, they are no longer available. Follow these steps to install the extension manually:
Click on the Search icon and type Microsoft Store.
Click on Open, as shown.
In the search bar at the top, type HEVC Video Extensions and press the Enter key.
Click on the HEVC Video Extensions App tile among other results. Note: Make sure that the app publisher is Microsoft Corporation, as shown below.
Click on the Blue button with the Price mentioned to purchase it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install HEVC Codecs in Windows 11 Also Read: How to Download and Install Optional Updates in Windows 11 Now, you know that HEVC codecs are not free on Microsoft Store, you may not want to pay for something that is needed in your operating system. Luckily, there’s another way to out. There are many third-party media players which contain HEVC codecs extension in-built. One of the popular free media players is VLC Media Player. It is an open-source, free to use media player which supports all formats of videos including HEVC. Therefore, you are not required to install HEVC Codecs in Windows 11 separately.
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