If you are having trouble playing HEVC files in VLC, it is usually caused by outdated software, disabled hardware acceleration, or corrupted files. Follow the instructions below to resolve the issue. 🚀 Step 1: Update VLC to the Latest Version

If you are on Linux (like Ubuntu) and VLC isn't decoding HEVC, you might need a specific plugin. Open your . Run the following commands to install the libde265 plugin: