.264 file: how to open it on Windows

9 Windows apps register the .264 extension. Install one of them to open the file with a double-click.

VLC media player
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files, and various streaming protocols.

Open source 3.0.24 22.6M ↓
MPC-BE
Media Player Classic - BE is a free and open source audio and video player for Windows.

Open source 1.9.2 136.3K ↓ ★ 4.6K
K-Lite Codec Pack Full
A collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools.

Free 20.1.0 5M ↓
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
A collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools.

Free 20.1.0 663.3K ↓
K-Lite Codec Pack Basic
A collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools.

Free 20.1.0 527.9K ↓
K-Lite Codec Pack Standard
A collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools.

Free 20.1.0 230.8K ↓
ImPlay
A Cross-Platform Desktop Media Player

Open source 1.5.1 ★ 789
StellarPlayer
Versatile UHD media player

Proprietary 2.26.1914.24
Pure Codec
Codec pack for HD fans.

Free 20260630