How to Play Unsupported Video Formats in Windows 10

Numerous applications of Windows like Windows Media Player and Movies and TV permits to play only specific videos. Try to launch the “Media Player” and “Movies and TV” application, then try to play your video file. If the problem still exists, then you should use other methods such as third party video player or file convertor or Codec. 

Sometimes, it may flash “format is not supported” error if something goes wrong while playing your video. If you are facing such issues, then it is recommended to follow these methods or ways to fix the issue:

1. Running Third-Party Video Player

If you haven’t updated your medial player and “Movies and TV” application is not carrying up your video, then it is also advised to run a 3rd party video streamer.

There are various video players available on the website. Take a look at these media or video players to run the particular video.

1. “VLC Media Player”

It is one of the best-recommended media tools to play any audio and video player on Windows 10. It can play or stream all formats, therefore keep trust, and it will play your video as you wish as it packs with various customization options.

If you wish to launch VLC player, then follow these simple steps:

• First of all, you have to tap the “Media” tab.
• Then hit the “Open File” option located at the uppermost menu tab.
• “MPV”

It is another alternative that works smoothly on its part as it provides a straightforward option to run your video that can run over macOS, Android, and Linux. It packs with simple playback features that you can run by using the “USB” flash drive. 

If you need to launch your video file through “MPV,” then hold, move and drop the file it the expanded interface of “MPV.”

• “PotPlayer”

This one is also one of the preferred video players that has built-in video editing tools for editing and customizing its effects. For the maximum resolution, it assists hardware acceleration features. There are various colors and built-in themes for customization.

If you wish to expand media files under PotPlayer, then follow these instructions:

• Firstly, you have to navigate to the “Open PotPlayer interface” option and then right-click in the inner portion. Alternatively, you can tap the “PotPlayer” tab located at the uppermost left side edge.
• Then, tap on the “Open Files” option to choose the desired file.
• Modifying Video Player

In case, you wish to modify your particular media player and wish to use a third-party program for playing video, then abide by these instructions:

• First of all, go to the Windows “Start” button located at your desktop’s taskbar.
• Then hit the “Settings” tab there.
• Next, you have to choose the “Applications” option.
• Now, tap the “Default Apps” tab.
• Then, press the presently available video player option by navigating the menu “Default Apps.”
• Once installed, the default video streamer app will be the “Movies and TV.”

Note: When you select any of your desired 3rd party application, it detects the video automatically each time you expands your video file.

• Installing Extra Video Codecs

 Codec helps in streaming videos on your Windows that decodes to compatible audio and imagery format for running your particular video. Sometimes, the system doesn’t run with compatible Codec; it results in crashing video or not responding. Don’t install illegal or restricted sites that flash spyware or malicious ads. 

As a third party application, we recommend you install a “K- Lite Code pack” that is considered as among the most recommended codec parcel. It supports formats like WebM and FLV and much more.

It will not run with TV and Movies application of Windows. In case you wish to modify your settings for a third party codec, then follow these instructions:

• First of all, you have to choose the “Advanced” option.
• Then, tap on “Next” to go further for the following installation page.
• Now, you should choose your desired video player (K-Lite).
• Next, make modifications to set K-Lite as your preferred choice after default. It will notify you that it will not run.
• After that, you have to choose the media of “K-Lite.”
• Verify any other settings regarding installation.
• After that, tap on “Next” to proceed.
• Now, you have to provide your consent as you have selected “K- Lite” Media Player Classic.
• Then, hit the “Next” tab to go further.
• Now, confirm the classic settings of the “K-Lite” player.
• Again, tap the option “Next.”
• After that, you have to select your languages from the next page.
• When you finish all these steps, tap the option “Next” to proceed.
• Finish the audio verification process and then hit the “Next” button.

Note: If any extra software option appears, ignore it by tapping the “Decline” tab.

• Then, cross-checks the installation process and hit the option “Install.”
• When the “Installation” finishes, tap the “Finish” button.
• Now, you can enjoy any video format as you wish.

Harry Williams is an inventive person who has been doing intensive research in particular topics and writing blogs and articles on webroot.com/safe and many other related topics. He is a very knowledgeable person with lots of experience.

Source: https://webroot.uk.com/blog/how-to-play-unsupported-video-formats-in-windows-10/