H.266/VVC Player for Mac – Elmedia Player

We are happy to announce that, thanks to the support of the decoder’s developers for H.266/VCC codec at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, we have added support for this advanced codec to our player. Have an enhanced viewing experience of the content encoded in the latest video encoding standard.

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What Is H.266/VVC?

H.266 is an advanced video compression standard developed by leading video coding experts, the Joint Video Experts Team (JVET). It is also known as Versatile Video Coding (VVC) and is aimed at surpassing its predecessor, H.265/HEVC.

It opens up new possibilities in video data compression, providing higher efficiency while maintaining high image quality. Through the use of advanced compression algorithms, this standard is able to support resolutions ranging from very low up to 4K and 16K, as well as 360° videos, high dynamic range (HDR), color depth, and other advanced technologies.

H.266/VVC represents a significant breakthrough in video compression, so users can enjoy higher-quality video while the amount of data transferred will be minimal.

Elmedia Video Player Features

This powerful H.266/VVC Player for Mac offers a wide range of options for your convenient playback experience, as the app can meet the most demanding needs of any user. The player delivers high-quality video with excellent clarity and deep sound, supports various formats, including HD and 8K, offers streaming functionality, and much more.

Playback Control

Full control over the playback process is what this media player offers. Fast forward and rewind the video, change the playback speed according to your preference, set repeat playback, create bookmarks, etc. Convenient hotkeys allow you to quickly control playback without having to use a mouse. With advanced audio and brightness settings, Elmedia provides precise audio and video control so you can enjoy the content to the fullest.

Playlists with a Personal Touch

Elmedia Player offers you the possibility of creating and customizing playlists according to your preferences. You can easily add files to playlists and rearrange them in the desired order. Thanks to support for various formats, you can create playlists with any type of multimedia content, including video files encoded in H.266/VVC, within one playlist. It's the perfect solution to organize your favorite movies, series, and music videos in a convenient and simple interface.

How to Play H.266/VCC Encoded Files on Mac with Elmedia Player

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Install Elmedia Player

To play a H.266/VCC encoded file on a Mac, you need to download and install the player.

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Choose the most convenient way to open a media file

There are several ways to open files:

Drag and drop the file to the main window of Elmedia Player or to the app's icon in the Dock.
Right-click the file and select the "Open With" option. This will open a context menu where you can select Elmedia Player as the app to open the file.
In Elmedia’s main menu select File > Open.

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Enjoy Watching

Now you are ready to play videos encoded in H.266/VVC on Mac and enjoy high-quality media content with improved compression efficiency and stunning picture quality.

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FAQ

Can H.266/VVC be Called a Common Codec?

No, H.266/VVC (Versatile Video Coding) is the newest codec. It is the latest version of the video codec developed by the Joint Video Experts Team (JVET). Being relatively new on the market, not all video players for Mac are compatible with it. Therefore, we recommend Elmedia Player as a perfect solution for macOS that offers native support for it.

Is Elmedia Player Free?

Elmedia Player offers both free and paid versions. The free version of the player contains the basic functions of playing multimedia files and support for various formats. However, the paid version offers advanced features, including streaming, picture-in-picture mode, video and image layout adjustments, saving subtitles from opensubtitles.com, etc.

Does Elmedia need an extra module for playing H.266/VVC?

Elmedia Player does not require additional modules, codes, or decoding apps to play the H.266/VCC codec. The app has native support for a wide range of audio and video codecs, including H.266/VCC.

What other users are saying about Elmedia

I am extremely impressed by this app. I had previously tried using the FFᴘʟᴀʏ utility to play back VVC video, but it had such high CPU utilization that I couldn’t watch 4K content. Elmedia Video Player, on the other hand, is so efficient that it only uses about 3/8ths of my M3 MacBook Air’s CPU to play back 4K HDR VVC — the most computationally intensive video format available!

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