Sorts of 265 Files

Leading 265 Type

.265

File Ext:	.265
File Type:	H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding Codec Encoded Video

A265 file is a video file related to the H.265 High-Efficiency Video Coding codec or HEVC. HEVC is a video compression standard and a successor to H.264/MPEG-4 AVC that can be found within container formats like MPEG.

Developer:	Open Source
Group:	Video Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.265

Software Programs That Open The H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding Codec Encoded Video:

MPlayer by The MPlayer Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

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265 Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening 265 Files

MPlayer Not Present

Double-clicking your 265 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open 265 File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because MPlayer isn't installed on your PC. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the 265 file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you don't have MPlayer installed, and you know of another program to open your 265 file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Incorrect MPlayer Version

Sometimes your installed version of MPlayer won't support your H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding Codec Encoded Video file. Installing the latest version of MPlayer from The MPlayer Team is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding Codec Encoded Video file was created by a newer version of MPlayer than you have on your PC.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of 265 file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Conclusion: The majority of 265 file opening issues are due to not having the correct MPlayer version installed.

Other 265 File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right MPlayer version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening 265 files. If you are still having problems opening 265 files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for 265 are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry 265 description
• Corrupt install of MPlayer or other 265-related program
• File corruption affecting your 265 file
• Your 265 is infected with malware
• Hardware related to 265s has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding Codec Encoded Video file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)