Failed to play HEVC files on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G

If you are experiencing choppy, stuttering, or broken up playback when viewing HEVC video on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, it is probably because your device doesn’t support the new HEVC H.265 codec, or your video has high specifications that your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G cannot handle. If that’s the case, converting the HEVC video to a format that is compatible with your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G would be a workable solution.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G refused playing an HEVC MKV movie

"Hi all, I’m a happy user of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G. It plays almost everything I throw at it. Unfortunately, last night when I tried to play an MKV (HEVC compressed), it refused to work. I couldn’t figure out how. Is there any way to get this to work? Please advice a solution. Thanks."

If for any reason you are having troubles playing HEVC H.265 video on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, you are suggested to convert them to a different codec first, such as the widely supported H.264. Check a quick guide on how to convert HEVC H.265 to H.264 MP4 for Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G.

Part 1: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G on Windows?
Part 2: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G on Mac?

Part 1. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G on Windows?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 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 Note 12 Pro 4G
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 Note 12 Pro 4G.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, 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 Note 12 Pro 4G. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G on Mac?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.