Fixes

Black screen with sound

The audio plays, so the file is fine — the video codec isn’t supported. Typical cases: HEVC (H.265) from phones and messengers, AV1 on older PCs, or old DivX/WMV files.

Updated 2026-11-08

Play it free with PlayAnyVideo

  1. 1

    Open the file in PlayAnyVideo: the universal engine decodes HEVC, AV1, DivX and WMV.

  2. 2

    On Windows, the free PlayAnyVideo app converts with your graphics card — even 4K HEVC.

  3. 3

    Update your graphics driver if every player shows black.

  4. 4

    Open the PlayAnyVideo player in your browser — nothing to install — and drop the file in. Files never leave your device.

FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. PlayAnyVideo has no ads, no paid codecs and no locked features.

Is my Black screen with sound file uploaded anywhere?

No. Playback happens on your own device; local files are never sent to a server.

Do I need a codec pack?

No. Codec packs can break other players and often bundle adware. PlayAnyVideo brings its own decoders.

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