Xiaomi Redmi K70E won’t play HEVC H.265 media, how to fix?

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 K70E? If you are trying to play HEVC files on Xiaomi Redmi K70E 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 K70E.

Xiaomi Redmi K70E refused playing an HEVC MKV movie

"Hi all, I’m a happy user of Xiaomi Redmi K70E. It plays almost everything I throw at it. Unfortunately, last night when I tried to play an MKV (HEVC compressed), it refused to work. I couldn’t figure out how. Is there any way to get this to work? Please advice a solution. Thanks."

If for any reason you are having troubles playing HEVC H.265 video on Xiaomi Redmi K70E, you are suggested to convert them to a different codec first, such as the widely supported H.264. Check a quick guide on how to convert HEVC H.265 to H.264 MP4 for Xiaomi Redmi K70E.

Part 1: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70E on Windows?
Part 2: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70E on Mac?

Part 1. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70E on Windows?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi K70E 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 K70E
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 K70E.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Xiaomi Redmi K70E, 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 K70E. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi K70E on Mac?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi K70E playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.