Come posso aprire i file HEVC su Windows 10?
As of 2025, Windows 10 does not natively include the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding, also known as H.265) codec by default, but you can easily add support for HEVC playback by installing the "HEVC Video Extensions" from Microsoft.
Here are important points regarding HEVC codec on Windows 10 in 2025:
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Microsoft offers an official app called HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer which enables hardware-accelerated playback of HEVC videos on Windows 10 and 11. This app is available for free download and allows native Windows apps like Movies & TV or Windows Media Player to play HEVC encoded files smoothly, especially 4K content [2].
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There is also a paid version of the HEVC Video Extensions available in the Microsoft Store, but the free version is what you typically want if your device supports it or if you get it bundled from device manufacturers [2] [5].
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Installing these extensions greatly reduces CPU usage by leveraging hardware decoding capabilities on modern processors and GPUs, thus improving battery life on laptops and giving smooth video playback [2].
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If you do not want to install the official Microsoft apps or encounter issues, third-party codec packs like K-Lite Mega Codec Pack include support for HEVC playback and compatibility with various media player software on Windows 10 [6] [10].
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To install HEVC Video Extensions officially and for free on Windows 10, you can:
- Open Microsoft Store.
- Search for "HEVC Video Extensions".
- Choose the free "HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer" if available.
- Click Install.
- Once installed, HEVC-encoded videos can be played by default in supported Windows apps [2] [5].
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YouTube tutorials from 2023 and 2025 walk through the installation process step-by-step, showing how you can fix common "missing codec" errors for HEVC videos on Windows 10 [1] [7].
In summary, for Windows 10 users in 2025 wanting to play HEVC videos, the best approach is to install the free Microsoft official "HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer" app from the Microsoft Store to enable native, hardware-accelerated HEVC playback. Alternatively, codec packs such as K-Lite Codec Pack provide a comprehensive decoding solution if needed. This solution works well for common media players native to Windows 10 and ensures smooth playback of 4K and HDR HEVC content.