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: You can also simply drag and drop your .mp4 or .mkv HEVC file directly into the VLC window. Troubleshooting HEVC Playback Issues

The day of the first public release finally arrived. The VLC team anxiously waited for the community's response. To their delight, users were thrilled with the new HEVC support. Media enthusiasts and professionals alike praised VLC for its ability to play and encode HEVC content smoothly.

While VLC is one of the most versatile media players in the world, the rise of the HEVC codec has introduced some complexities regarding licensing and hardware acceleration.

Update to VLC 3.0+.

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