Free online H265 to AVC converter
Convert HEVC video to H.264 for broader playback and editing support.
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Some older TVs, phones, and editing programs cannot play or import H.265 video. Converting it to AVC (H.264) improves compatibility, but requires re-encoding the video.
What H.265 is
H.265, also called HEVC, is a video compression format used by recent phones, cameras, screen recorders, and video-export software. It can store video at lower bitrates than AVC for similar visual quality, but older devices and software may not decode it.
What AVC is
AVC, also called H.264, is a widely supported video codec used in phones, browsers, TVs, and editing applications. It is a practical choice when a playback device or editing workflow does not support HEVC; at similar quality, AVC files are often larger.
How to convert H.265 video to AVC
Online on 101convert.com
- Upload the H.265 video on this page and select AVC as the output format.
- Start the conversion, which runs on the server with FFmpeg.
- Download the converted file when it is ready. Check the per-file size limit shown on the page before uploading.
Offline with desktop software
FFmpeg is a free command-line option for Windows, macOS, and Linux. If your FFmpeg build includes libx264, run:
ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:v libx264 -crf 20 -preset medium -c:a aac -b:a 192k output.mp4
Replace input.mkv with your source filename. The command encodes video as AVC and audio as AAC in an MP4 container. A lower CRF value produces higher quality and a larger file; the preset changes encoding speed, not the quality target.
HandBrake is a free desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the video, choose Summary → Format → MP4, then select Video → Video Encoder → H.264 (x264). Set the quality level if needed and click Start Encode.
Quality and compatibility
AVC output is a lossy re-encode, so it cannot restore detail already lost in the H.265 source, and repeated re-encoding can reduce quality further. The file extension alone does not identify the video codec: an MP4 or MKV file can contain H.265 or AVC video. Choose AVC in the encoder settings rather than simply changing the filename extension.
Note: This h265 to avc conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the H265 to AVC converter free?
Yes, converting H265 to AVC on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my H265 file be?
You can upload H265 files up to 30 MB and convert up to 1 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 2000 MB per file and 1 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert H265 to AVC?
No. The H265 to AVC conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid H265 file for this H265 to AVC conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.