sudo apt install intel-media-va-driver vainfo vainfo # Should show HEVC entries
| Use Case | Recommended Method | |----------|-------------------| | Just want to watch a movie | Method 1 (VLC) | | System-wide codec support | Method 2 (FFmpeg + GStreamer) | | Lightweight terminal player | Method 3 (MPV) | | 4K/8K HEVC videos | Method 5 (Hardware acceleration) | | Old computer | Method 6 (Convert to H.264) | install hevc codec for mkv video on linux mint link
This is the easiest method if you didn't select "Install multimedia codecs" during your initial OS installation: Navigate to Sound & Video Install Multimedia Codecs Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Linux Mint Installation Guide 2. Terminal Installation install hevc codec for mkv video on linux mint link