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  2. Nov 7, 2019 · Windows 10 doesn't support all types of video files for playback. If your video files won't play, here's how you can fix the problem.

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  3. Codec packs add additional codec support to Windows. Apps like Media Player will then be able to play media files encoded in these formats. The following codecs packs are available: MPEG-2 Video Extension. Adds support for the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video formats. HEVC Video Extension.

  4. Apr 28, 2024 · 1. Convert Video to Supported Format/Codec. 2. Install Windows Codec Pack. 3. Try a Different Media Player. 4. Repair the Corrupted File. Possible Causes of Unsupported Video Format Error. The "video format not supported" error can be caused by a number of reasons.

  5. Sep 20, 2021 · Here are two things that you can try to play the Unsupported video formats. Both work pretty well and you can opt any of them at your convenience. Install Windows 10 Codec Pack. Installing the codec pack on Windows 10 that is needed to play the video will help to make the video format supported so that it can be played without any issues.

  6. Dec 3, 2019 · If you saw the video format error message on your Windows 10 PC, then chances are that you tried to play the video using the built-in system app for videos. Well, the Windows utilities for video playback (Movies & TV and Windows Media Player) are capable of playing only certain types of videos.

  7. Dec 7, 2019 · Thus, your best bet to play an unsupported video on your Windows 10 PC is installing a third-party video player. Specialized media players are tailored for playback of specific file formats while others feature a range of codecs to support a wide range of file formats.

  8. Sep 7, 2023 · Therefore, it seems like using a third-party video player is the best way to play unsupported video files on Windows 10. As for alternatives to Movies & TV and Windows Media Player, I suggest you choose from VLC Media Player, MPV, or PotPlayer.

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