How do you play HEVC/H.265 files on Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G?

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 13C 5G? If you are trying to play HEVC files on Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 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 13C 5G.

My Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G won’t play 4K HEVC, how to resolve?

"Hi all, I have a Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G which is working very fine for me. Everything is fine and smooth … except 4K HEVC video playback. It can read all videos up to 1080p fluently. However, all 4K HEVC video files are unwatchable: frames are freezing every seconds. How can I get the 4K HEVC video playing smoothly on my Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G? I would really appreciate any help."

This is probably because your Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G doesn’t have enough power to handle 4K HEVC files. In this situation, we would recommend converting them to a format that is well supported by your Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G first. Check a how-to guide on this below:

Part 1: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G on Windows?
Part 2: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G on Mac?

Part 1. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G on Windows?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 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 13C 5G
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 13C 5G.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G, 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 13C 5G. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G on Mac?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.