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H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding codec encoded video
File type: Digital video and movie file
Files with 265 extension are videos saved in the H.265 HEVC - High Efficiency Video Coding codec.
File type category:
Digital video and movie file
Date updated: July 13, 2025
File extension 265 is associated with the H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding codec.
HEVC is a video compression standard and a successor to H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding). It can be found within container formats like MPEG.
It supports resolutions up to 8192×4320, including 8K UHD. In other words, a .265 file is a high-quality video file that has been compressed to a smaller size than traditional video file formats, making it easier to store and transmit.
265 file contains video data encoded with H.265 video codec.
Use VLC media player to playback *.265 files.
Use compatible video converter to export *.265 video data to other video formats.
Apps designed for playing 265 files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix