Install Hevc Codec For Vlc -

When you try to play high-quality 4K or HDR video, you often run into HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), also known as H.265. While VLC Media Player is famous for playing "anything," it occasionally needs a little help with specific HEVC extensions or hardware configurations to run smoothly. The "Out-of-the-Box" Experience

macOS

• Install the latest VLC for macOS (64-bit universal). Recent VLC builds include HEVC support via ffmpeg/libav.
• On Apple Silicon (M1/M2), VLC can use native hardware acceleration in its universal builds. If playback is choppy:

  Cons:

  For macOS

  macOS has built-in HEVC support (via Video Toolbox), but VLC may need permission: install hevc codec for vlc