hvc1, AAC, mebx Codecs - iPhone X - El Capitan 10.11.6

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hvc1, AAC, mebx Codecs - iPhone X - El Capitan 10.11.6

Many years ago I downloaded a long list of codecs so I never had problems playing video from my iPhone X on my old MBP 5,1 running El Capitan.

However I just installed a new SSD (clean install) and now I can no longer play video from my iPhone on my MBP.

Of course I can't remember or find where I downloaded those codecs so many years ago.

The iPhone X is using hvc1, AAC, mebx codecs,

I'm assuming if I can download those codecs for Quicktime I would once again be able to play video on my MBP without downloading a 3rd party app.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

MacBook Pro 15", OS X 10.11

Posted on May 27, 2019 10:04 PM

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Answer 1

Urquhart1244

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May 30, 2019 1:35 AM in response to Skeptical Nerd

“hvc1” is a codec ID for HEVC (a.k.a. H.265), which is not compatible with QuickTime Player in OS X El Capitan, as it requires at least macOS High Sierra.

Your phone may be recording in a newer format that is not compatible with the software on your Mac (H.265 HEVC vs. H.264 AVC).

Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support

You can from now on record in a more compatible format. Settings﹥Camera﹥Formats﹥Most Compatible (instead of High Efficiency).
You can have the importing software (Photos, Image Capture) ask the iPhone to convert on the fly when syncing. Settings﹥Photos (Yes, even for video)﹥Transfer to Mac or PC﹥Automatic. (“Keep Originals” is a bit misleading, as the originals stay where they are in both options; it only affects importing.)

… meaning you have to import your file again, with the new settings.

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Answer 2

May 31, 2019 4:48 PM in response to Urquhart1244

Very informative and help but does not entirely solve what I would like to achieve.

Thank very much!

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hvc1, AAC, mebx Codecs - iPhone X - El Capitan 10.11.6

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