Free online HEVC to 264 converter
Convert HEVC video to an H.264 raw stream or an H.264 MP4 for wider device support.
Convert HEVC to 264 online - free
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Some phones, editors, and playback devices accept H.264 video but cannot decode HEVC, so converting can make a clip usable in that software or easier to share. The conversion re-encodes the video; changing the filename or container alone does not change its codec.
What HEVC is
HEVC, also called H.265, is a video compression standard used by many recent phones, cameras, screen recorders, and editing programs. It stores video efficiently, often inside MP4 or MOV files, but older devices and applications may not support decoding it.
What 264 is
In video conversion, “264” usually means H.264/AVC. It is widely supported by browsers, editors, phones, and media players. A .264 file is generally a raw H.264 video stream, without the audio and container information found in an MP4; for ordinary playback and sharing, H.264 video in an MP4 is often the more convenient target.
How to convert HEVC to 264
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- Upload the HEVC file on the 101convert.com conversion page.
- Select 264 as the output format and start the conversion.
- Download the converted file when it is ready. The page shows the per-file size limit. The conversion runs on the site’s server with FFmpeg.
Offline with desktop software
FFmpeg is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. To create a raw .264 video stream, run:
ffmpeg -i input.hevc -an -c:v libx264 -crf 20 -preset medium -f h264 output.264
Replace input.hevc with your filename. The -an option omits audio because a raw .264 stream carries video only. For an MP4 that can include audio, use:
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 20 -preset medium -c:a aac output.mp4
HandBrake is a free desktop option for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the source, set the output format to MP4, select Video → Video Encoder → H.264 (x264), choose a destination filename, and start the encode. HandBrake creates an MP4, not a raw .264 stream.
Quality and compatibility
H.264 is supported by more older devices, but it is less compression-efficient than HEVC. The same H.264 quality may produce a larger file, and re-encoding is lossy. In FFmpeg, -crf 20 sets a quality target; lower CRF values generally mean higher quality and larger files. If the HEVC source is 10-bit or HDR, a basic H.264 conversion may lose bit depth or HDR appearance, so check the output on the intended device.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the HEVC to 264 converter free?
Yes, converting HEVC to 264 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 HEVC file be?
You can upload HEVC 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 HEVC to 264?
No. The HEVC to 264 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 HEVC file for this HEVC to 264 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.