If you see Can’t play video, Video codec not supported error while playing a video in Windows 11/10, here is how you can fix the problem. It may appear due to several reasons and here are some of the most common reasons along with the solutions to troubleshoot the error in Windows 11/10 PC.
Video codec not supported error in Windows 11/10
To fix the Video coded not supported error in Windows 11/10, follow these solutions:
- Install missing codecs
- Update media player
- Convert file to another format
- Update graphics driver
To learn more about these solutions, continue reading.
1] Install missing codecs
Earlier it was possible to install missing Codecs via Windows Meia Player. However, as things have changed over the years, you need to use a third-party application called CodecInstaller from jockersoft.com. It is fully compatible with Windows 11 as well as Windows 10.
Once installed, open the app and click the Install Codecs button.
Next, find the codec you want to install and download it accordingly.
2] Update media player
At times, updating the media player could fix the issue. No matter which media player you use, you can update it for sure. For example, if you use VLC Media Player, you can go to Help > Check for Updates.
If an update is available, click on the Yes button to download and install it. As it also updates the missing codecs, you can troubleshoot the problem mentioned above by updating the application.
3] Convert file to another format
If a video is not playing with proper sound or has glitches, you can always convert the file to another format. Many apps can help you convert your video file to a suitable format.
For example, you can use Freemake Free Video Converter, Miro Video Converter, HandBrake Video Converter, Any Video Converter, etc.
4] Update graphics driver
To update the Graphics driver in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the Windows Settings panel.
- Go to Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional update.
- Expand the Driver updates menu.
- Find the graphics driver update and tick the checkbox.
- Click the Download & install button.
Read: How to check installed Codecs on Windows 11/10
How do I fix a missing video codec?
To fix a missing video codec issue in Windows 11/10, you need to download and install the codec from the official website. However, some of the codecs are also available on the Microsoft Store. You can download and install codecs from the built-in option of the media player you use to play a video or audio.
How do I fix the unsupported video format?
To fix the unsupported video format in Windows 11/10, you need to convert the video to a supported format. Alternatively, you can install the missing codec via the media player, Microsoft Store, or the official website of the media player.
