Come posso ottenere il codec HEVC gratuitamente?
In Windows 10 as of 2025, HEVC (H.265) video codec is not included by default in the operating system due to licensing costs. Microsoft offers an official codec called "HEVC Video Extension" in the Microsoft Store, which historically cost €0.99. However, there has been a free version named "HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer," which was identical but free; this free package has sometimes become unavailable or hard to find officially [1].
To play or edit HEVC videos on Windows 10 without purchasing the codec, you have these options:
- Install the free HEVC Video Extensions package if available via direct Microsoft Store link or manufacturer package [1].
- Use third-party video players like VLC, which come with built-in HEVC support and do not require separate codec installation [1].
- Alternatively, some tutorials (including recent ones from 2024-2025) show how to install the HEVC codec for free by downloading it through specific links or third-party sites that distribute the free "device manufacturer" version safely [3] [4] [5] [6].
The official Microsoft Store link to the codec for Windows 10 and 11 is:
- HEVC Video Extension Codec by Microsoft (sometimes paid, sometimes free options exist):
https://www.microsoft.com/pt-mz/p/hevc-video-extension-codec/9nr3fsth8k4p [7]
If you must work with HEVC videos in apps relying on Windows codec support (like the default Movies & TV app or certain editing software), installing the codec from the Store is essential. If you mainly want to watch HEVC videos, VLC or similar players are simplest.
Summary:
- HEVC codec is typically not preinstalled on Windows 10.
- You can buy it or find the free "device manufacturer" version in the Microsoft Store, but its availability varies.
- Use third-party players like VLC for free playback without installing additional codecs.
- As of 2025, there are tutorials and methods online to install the codec for free safely [1] [3] [4] [5] [6].
If you want detailed step-by-step help or specific links for downloading the free codec, I can provide that as well.