Fix "Media Offline" Warning for H.265 files in DaVinci Resolve! [2023]

In this tutorial we take a look at how to fix the "Media Offline!" warning when working with H.265 files within DaVinci Resolve 18.5. Below is the link to download the codec which I used in this video.
Codec link:
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[@HarryNicNicholas]

this didn't fix my problem, but for future reference what you need a another codec HEVC

[@piratestudiosproductions]

the download was removed

[@modriotgaming]

link removed

[@stansalmaso]

cant find the download anymore?

[@franklinleon1145]

In the same link the steps to download are indicated

[@ForeverForced76]

Thanks for this! I watched 4 other videos claiming to show how to fix the "media offline" error and nobody addressed the codec! This fixed it for me!

[@annajuliewittmannova5063]

bro u literally saved my life and a career, cannot express how grateful I am right now, thank you and have an amazing day

[@ClasherSports]

the download button for me says HVEC extension was removed and gave me a steps on how to download the microsoft version which was confusing... did u download the microsoft version was their version still up?

[@mister_j_15]

@@ClasherSports Ye same problem

[@ASivaManikantaReddy]

After downloading what should do

[@charkolaa]

Trying to start learning how to use DaVinci and this was immediately what i was shown! thank you so much you're a lifesaver!!

[@gabrielbernadigaming]

Thanks mate, your video help a lots. Been frustrated finding solution on how to make h265 work on resolve. cheers mate and may the force be with you ! You just got a new subscriber !

[@amaralthais]

I spent so much time trying to fix this issue, and your video is the only one that actually explained it properly. It worked here for me! Thank you so much

[@SofiaMonteirocontent]

Most videos just show the relinking media option, assuming that the problem is just about folder management.
This was the one video that also took codecs into consideration, helping us a great deal.
Thank you!

[@gasic7129]

The download link is removed. I'm tired of having this issue for over a month, I needed it so much.

[@mew2o635]

found a solution yet?

[@gasic7129]

@@mew2o635 Probably just to convert it to H.264

[@cryptonitegaming5284]

Just follow the steps on the site

[@Scubastevetampabay]

@@cryptonitegaming5284 like @ mew2o635 said, "the download link is removed" this no longer works

[@andrewmontreal]

out of all the fixes posted on yt this one worked for me getting the extension,from hevc directly thanks

[@scooty222]

solved my issue, the steps are a little more complicated now on how to download it, but it still works if you follow the guide.

[@redbanditgaming8599]

how to install hevc extension from microsoft?? still its showing "this app doent work on ur pc" and while trying to download it directly from the ms store its a paid app.. what to do ?

[@LisaK-b3s]

Thank you man! Finally found video that really helped me 💋
Now this link appears another but I just followed the instructions and works (not with any internet browser) 🙌

[@HenryvdVeer]

Watched loads of video's, this super easy method was the only one that worked. Thanks alot!

[@bizudamarasengan]

Due to dmca... links got removed

[@quantaaudio]

You can always perform a new search for a different HEVC codec.

[@gurukrupa1438]

Hey how did u do it then... I need to do it asap

[@jdawg206A]

Thank you SO much! I spent hours trying every solution on youtube and this one worked! Didn't realize that recording 265/HEVC could cause so much headache in Davinci Resolve 18 ugh

[@quantaaudio]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful.

[@a7_2897]

Helpful. Simple and straight to work

[@spart-iwnl-7874]

changed a litle bit but it's explained in the page and still seems to work 10/10

[@rakanj.2330]

Thank you for your effort! Not easy to find the right video
fixed! I watched number of videos. no one has explained this.

[@Yooooooooooo]

The website doesn't offer the file anymore but if you read it, it will give instructions how to DL it. I did it and it works! Thanks!

[@andreykochergin]

it works! thank you! thats crazy.. but I can't believe that we have to find a solution to the codec problem inside a video editing program ourselves!!!

[@afiyaanjum7744]

Hey man i have also done the same steps but it still shows media offline

[@SITHUM]

Worked smoothly. thank you so much

[@pranav8856]

Thanks bro that saved me a lot of time figuring out the issue

[@ThornyPickled]

This worked a treat, this was a specifically bothersome issue, so thank you. As someone who had to constantly install different codecs for my experience in sony vegas just to get a modicum of efficiency, this was a pretty poor hint of nostalgia.

[@ihos.official]

That's finally EXACTLY the thing that helped me a lot!! Thank you bro, totally appreciate you for your guide!

[@quantaaudio]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to leave a message!

[@LuciaGTAVI665]

Man thanks, was having a hard ass time with Davinci. Turns out the free version worked directly from MS Store.

[@igorzatruchev5382]

Not enough thank you to you. It is really very annoying to get the Media Offline banner, specially at the begining of editing. You saved my week, my workart and a bunch of money. Really appreciated mate.

[@footlover95]

I'm using the free version of DaVinci Resolve and I bought the HEVC video extensions from the Microsoft store but still have the media offline on my mp4 files (h.264) :(

[@om92345]

same with me any solutions u got?

[@BigSkinnySlimm]

It appears that site has removed the download links as of checking just now to install for myself, is there any chance you could point us in the right direction to a different link?

[@Officially_Malek]

My guy i cant thank you enough really. you saved my 20gb of good content that i recorded in 4k 60fps with high efficincy on my phone. that somehow turned the format to hevc and i had 45 tapes of "Media offline" in my davinci haha. Thanks again!

[@quantaaudio]

You're quite welcome. Glad the vid helped.

[@ShinichiroKururugi]

Thanks, you saved me a lot of time trying to find the solution to this!

[@AoiYurei]

thanks man, I tried downloading the latest version which is currently "2.1.1161.0" , I downloaded it , installed it , and it didn't work, then I tried downloading the same version you did , and it worked without no issue.

[@aresonance4071]

duuuuuuuuuuude saved my butt with this one! changed my motherboard the other day and reinstalled windows 100% forgot i had this downloaded before hand, this fixed my issue immediately. 😁

[@adityadav02]

BUDDY, now this site didn't have the download link . It has been removed . could u suggest an alternative please

[@huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhn]

I used the codecguide website but dont get your hopes up, for me it did absolutely nothing

[@siddhantamrutsagar1542]

It absolutely works! Just read the doc properly and follow same.

[@gracecreationsyesanna992]

Thanks Bro Its Working

[@nithishkumars3201]

Thank you so much brother, it worked after installing HEVC

[@mister_j_15]

Where did you get the link? It says that it was removed

[@carolafon8647]

MERCI !!! Super ce tips. Votre lien fonctionne je peux maintenant lire le H625. Vous m'avez sauvé mon projet vidéo.
Je m'abonne. Un grand Merci de France.

[@NicholetteChua]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this helpful video, I was getting exasperated trying to figure out why my media was supposedly offline. I tried two clips, one shot on my old Samsung Note 10 and one shot on my Samsung S23 and somehow only the Note 10 video works fine entirely, the S23 video was the problematic one that did not work until this video.

[@danekarlraqueno2405]

Site no longer share links, but was able to look for a new site and it solved the issue! Thanks🎉❤

[@rahulreji6347]

Buddy you r a savior, i have been facing this issue for sometime and it is finally fixed.

[@quantaaudio]

Awesome, glad to hear, Rahul. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to leave a message.

[@ErikasBallett]

You saved my life man! I had to go with the paid version from Microsoft though, but it works now!

[@BricolageduCul]

Thanks mate, was driving me crazy !!

[@whatsnottohike]

Thank you thank you thank you! This has been doing my head in, so much so that I stopped using davinci because I just couldn't get it to work. This is amazing. Thanks!

[@quantaaudio]

You're very welcome! Glad the video was useful.

[@shubhamdhiman7317]

finally worked Appreciate it!

[@rockyp3917]

Thank you, Mate. It was that damn HVEC codec. It fixed the issue

[@apoptose1558]

I love you man! I thought I would have to convert every GoPro recording to H264.

[@arrell]

Thanks, can confirm this worked perfectly.

[@theeasterneuropean]

You are a life saver!!!!

[@josearizaca_audiovisual]

YEAH! Very clear all! thanks!

[@fabian3677]

thank you sir. it totally worked !!!👍👍

[@schtaan2]

Link to download has been removed, So i bought it from Microsoft store for about 1 Usd$ and it works

[@KGLifestyles]

thank you so much for helpful video .....! I appreciate your content .....loved it

[@AfzaalWardag]

Thank you mate
Had same issue with DJI files

[@quantaaudio]

You're quite welcome.

[@FilipeGomesDrummer]

Unfortunately did all this yet both davinci or premiere don't open my files. Not even windows media player

[@asaadsaid5549]

Thank you very musch. worked with DJI videos

[@aouzy_gaming1524]

Tu ma sauvé la vie avec ta vidéo merci ❤

[@FrontRowVideos108]

Thank you, this fixed my issue.

[@Japansake1917]

Thanks for this! I watched 4 other videos claiming to show how to fix the "media offline" error and nobody addressed the codec! This fixed it for me!

[@quantaaudio]

Awesome, glad you found it helpful!

[@geraldbantolino3475]

Thank God for this tutorial bruv

[@MuhammedNaveed-v3x]

Thanks buddy for resolving my issue

[@ryshsk]

Thank you this worked for me

[@brukmancritix]

Thanks so much it finally works

[@Eden_Vash]

You saved my butt! Thank you!

[@TheSamdroidOnline]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@quantaaudio]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@leifdux7277]

After downloading and installing appbundle and restarting DaVinci, I am still receiving the same error. Sad

[@Carbon_Simracing]

Thx mate, worked for me, download removed, but they gave solution for that, follow 3 simple steps on that page.

[@quantaaudio]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@JusTToufik]

YOU
YOU ARE A LIFE SAVIOR THANK YOU INFINITLY
IM DEF GONNA SUSCRIBE

[@HarryNicNicholas]

this didn't fix my problem, but for future reference what you need a another codec HEVC

[@BHARTHREDDYANNAJI]

Wow!!! It worked...Thank you

[@davidb2]

Thank you so much!

[@suryanshdubey1817]

Bro thank you so much for the help

[@chocolatebunny5]

This worked!!!thank you so much

[@dsync1000]

thanks buddy was annoyed really helpful❤

[@philbertoafallas5271]

thank you so much bro !

[@ThiagoErnany-Acc]

Thank you so much.. You are awesome!

[@quantaaudio]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@bruninhohenrri]

HEVC doesnt let you download the codec anymore :((((((

[@abdelrahmanarafa3908]

did u fixed it

[@arrell]

Did you see this workaround? Worked for me. www.free-codecs.com/guides/how_to_download_hevc_video_extension_for_free.htm

[@CubingBones]

@@arrell Worked for me too and the file downloaded also had a digital signature

[@kikounouattara8994]

Great !!! Thanks a lot !!

[@FriendlyEsotericDude]

Thank you! life saver.

[@JeffyIgnatius-KL]

So helpful!!!
Thanks

[@quantaaudio]

You're very welcome!

[@ricktheukrainian]

This was helpful. Thank you!

[@quantaaudio]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment!

[@markmezzino9964]

Paid for the code...works a treat thank you

[@quantaaudio]

Glad to hear. Thanks for watching!

[@athenawokes]

this did not work i still cant see my media pool idk if i did it right

[@gonzalogomez]

me either. Using a gopro hero 12 files

[@nguyenuchuy-huyb.o6866]

I like your video, It helped to fix erorr. THank you very much

[@goreseven6299]

THANK YOU!

[@matejstuna]

Thanks, you just saved my life.😅

[@ahrensburgbigman]

Omg duuude thank you so much!!!

[@ThePholosopher]

Thank you!

[@Minderz]

The link has been removed is all I get when I get to webpage. Guess I was to late

[@DerRationalist123]

THANK YOU!!!

[@-hawkeditz12-]

Thanks a lot

[@ri._.pvt_]

thanks man really appreciable

[@Tettygiu5]

Thank you soooooo much

[@NICK43000]

I love that i had the same Issue with a Video i exported from Resolve and want to reuse it.
But then got this Media Offline - Error - Warning - What ever.

[@Orion_5764]

you are a god. thanks bro!!

[@quantaaudio]

I'm just a pauper. But glad you found it helpful.

[@romzero4486]

loos so simple but works thanks

[@werdwerdus]

this is so strange that it is required. i can export my files to HEVC from davinci but it doesn't support importing them. weird!

[@nightfury8119]

I don't write comments, But I just wanted to say thank you. It's working great . Thank you so much

[@timeforsleep9689]

Thank you so much!

[@VonHeavy]

Thank you

[@jdawg206A]

Quick update to my earlier comment, for some reason when I load a HEVC video in Davinci Resolve after installing the codec it would cause the program to slow down to the point where I have to force restart my computer :( Not sure why that is happening :(