How important android phones and cameras are in today’s era, you must already know. If you record a video and want to play it on your Windows PC, but the video won’t play, it can be frustrating. In this article, I’ll explain How to Fix Android Phone Recorded Video not playing on windows PC
Why do Phone recorded videos not play in windows PC?
The latest phones record video in High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) format, and many video players are unable to play HEVC video format. HEVC is beneficial for video quality and space-saving, but sometimes it creates issues when you try to play it on a Windows PC.
However, despite its advantages, HEVC introduces compatibility issues, particularly with older or less versatile video players on Windows PCs. Many traditional video players do not support HEVC out-of-the-box, resulting in playback errors or the inability to open the file at all. This is particularly problematic as newer Android phones often record videos in HEVC format by default to optimize storage and maintain excellent video quality.
How to Fix Android Phone Recorded Video not playing on windows PC
Method 1:
Step 1: Open VLC media player, go to Help and click on Check for Updates (update your VLC media player if any update is available).
Step 2: Right click on your recorded video, click on Open with and select VLC media play.
Method 2: Use Handbrake converter
Download & install the handbrake converter and open it, then drag and drop your recorded video to handbrake, browse the file destination where you want to save your output file (c:\D:\ or desktop etc.), give any name to output file, click on Save. Go to Output settings, in container select MP4 check the box Web Optimized, then click on Start (which is on top left side of the window). It will convert HEVC file format to MP4 file format. Now you can easily play your recorded video in windows.
Note: If you don’t want to face this type of problem in the future, then make these settings in android phone and as well as in iPhone.
Open your phone camera, select video, and go to settings then find Formats, and disable High efficiency video (HEVC).
Now your video will be shoot in normal MP4 format, and in the future, you won’t face any problems playing it on your windows PC.