Is it possible for Edge to play HEVC (H265) MKV files ?

[HotCakeX]

I'm wondering, is it possible for Edge to play HEVC (H265) MKV files ?

the reason is I watch lots of movies online and they are in HVEC (H.265) format, sometimes in MKV and sometimes in MP4, Edge can't play them so I have to either use VLC or Windows media player to play the video stream. it would be awesome if Edge supported this so i could just open the file in the browser without the need for 3rd party programs.

[#2]

+1 What's the point of installing HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store if Edge is simply gonna ignore them?

[#3]

Oh nice of you to mention that, yes that extension, I actually paid for it lol something that comes free with VLC (both Win32 and UWP version). I don't regret it though, 1$ is nothing, just wanna use it on the new Edge

[#4]

Pay for something you can't use. Just bought the same useless crap. Lol.

[#5 · Accepted solution]

Edge now does have support for HEVC/h265 and also dolby content. The only issue is that it won't play MKV, the files need to be in a MP4 container, which could be as simple as renaming the file extension.

[#6]

@tester720 

Thanks for letting me know!