sudo pacman -S vlc ffmpeg
VLC has supported HEVC natively since version 2.1.2. However, modern versions (3.0 and newer) offer significantly better performance and hardware decoding for 4K video. Open VLC Media Player. Go to > Check for Updates . install hevc codec for vlc exclusive
Installing the HEVC codec for VLC allows you to play HEVC-encoded videos smoothly. Without the HEVC codec, VLC may not be able to play HEVC videos or may experience playback issues, such as choppy or stuttering video. sudo pacman -S vlc ffmpeg VLC has supported
"I was getting frustrated trying to play high-quality movie files on VLC. Every time I opened an HEVC (H.265) file, I either got a black screen or an error saying the codec was missing. I thought I’d have to ditch VLC for a different player. Go to > Check for Updates