Language265
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.
What is 265 file?
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.
How to open 265 file?
Use VLC media player to playback *.265 files.
How to convert 265 file?
Use compatible video converter to export *.265 video data to other video formats.
Suggested software to open 265 file:
Associated software actions with the 265 file
Apps designed for playing 265 files:
VLC media player (Microsoft Windows)
MPlayer (Microsoft Windows)
MPlayer for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
VLC media player for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
MPlayer for Linux (Linux/Unix)
VLC media player for Linux (Linux/Unix)