Can’t view HEVC H.265 content on Xiaomi

With Apple adopting HEVC/H.265 in iOS 11, and camera manufacturers using HEVC to record 4K footage, as well as more and more video streaming websites heavily supporting HEVC, a change is on the horizon. Is there any possibility to play HEVC (H.265) video files on Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro? If you are trying to play HEVC files on Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro but experiencing incompatibility issues, you may wish to read this guide. It explains a workaround to make HEVC/H.265 files playable on Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro.

If your movie contains a audio codec that is not supported by Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro, you may probably encounter audio lost issues when playing it. If that’s the case, we would recommend converting the movie to a format that is compatible with your Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro first, such as H.264 AAC encoded MP4, which Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro will recognize and handle well.

Learn how to process file conversion below.

Part 1: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro on Windows?
Part 2: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro on Mac?

Part 1. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro on Windows?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro playback on Windows, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Windows computer.

Step 1: Import video files
Click “Add File” to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro
Click “Profile” to select “Xiaomi” > “The corresponding Profile of your Xiaomi phone “ as output format. This format profile will ensure a good performance while playing with Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.

Similarly, if you don’t find a suitable profile, you can also set it directly for the general profile, as shown in the figure below

Step 3: Click “Convert” to start.

As soon as the conversion is complete, click “Open Folder” to get the generated MP4 files that are suitable for playing on your Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro on Mac?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.