How to convert a .HVC1 file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .HVC1 file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .HVC1 file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .HVC1 file?
Everything worth knowing about HEVC Video Stream (hvc1 codec tag).
An .hvc1 file is an H.265/HEVC video stored inside an MP4 container with the "hvc1" codec tag. The .hvc1 extension is non-standard; these files are normally named .mp4 or .mov. On Mac and iPhone they play natively in QuickTime and Photos (since 2017). On Windows, install the free HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store, or open the file in VLC.
Programs that open .HVC1 files
- Windows
- VLC media player, FFmpeg, HEVC Video Extensions (Microsoft)
- macOS
- VLC media player, QuickTime Player
- Linux
- VLC media player, mpv
- Android
- VLC for Android
- iOS
- Photos / Files (Apple built-in)
| Full name | HEVC Video Stream (hvc1 codec tag) |
|---|---|
| Developer | ITU-T / ISO-IEC (H.265/HEVC standard); hvc1 tag defined in ISO/IEC 14496-15 |
| First released | 2013 (H.265/HEVC standard ratified); hvc1 tag formalized in ISO/IEC 14496-15:2014 |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | video/mp4 |
| Signature | 00 00 00 18 66 74 79 70 ("ftyp" box at offset 4 - MP4/ISOBMFF container header) |
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Is my .HVC1 file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .HVC1 file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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