Playback guides
Every format, codec, device and error we see people struggle with — and how to play it for free without installing codec packs.
Fixes
Devices & apps
File formats
- How to play MKV (.mkv) files
- How to play AVI (.avi) files
- How to play WMV (.wmv) files
- How to play MOV (.mov) files
- How to play TS (MPEG-TS) (.ts) files
- How to play FLV (.flv) files
- How to play M2TS (.m2ts) files
- How to play VOB (DVD) (.vob) files
- How to play MTS (AVCHD) (.mts) files
- How to play WebM (.webm) files
- How to play MP4 (.mp4) files
Codecs
- How to play HEVC (H.265) files without buying a codec
- How to play AC-3 (Dolby Digital) files without buying a codec
- How to play DTS files without buying a codec
- How to play E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus) files without buying a codec
- How to play Dolby TrueHD files without buying a codec
- How to play AV1 files without buying a codec