Install Hevc Codec For Vlc Exclusive Updated →

Ensure your Mac is running the latest macOS version (macOS High Sierra or later natively supports HEVC).

If playback is still stuttering, you can lower the CPU load for HEVC files: install hevc codec for vlc exclusive

VLC is an open-source project that distributes its codec libraries under licenses like GPL. The developers of the x265 library (which VLC uses) have structured their licensing to allow for free use in open-source software. Microsoft, on the other hand, includes the codec in a commercial operating system and is subject to a different licensing and royalty model for its proprietary apps. Ensure your Mac is running the latest macOS