Five changes in Win 10 in terms of media playback

Although in the past, third-party software, such as VLC and MediaMonkey, was used to make up for the lack of media playback in previous versions of Windows. To this end, Microsoft modified the built-in playback of Windows 10. The app supports more native media playback options, including support for three new file formats: FLAC, MKV and HEVC with 4K resolution.

The downside of Windows 10 in media playback is that it removes Windows Media Center—— a TV-friendly interface in Windows 7 and 8, with built-in DVD playback. Fortunately, it is easy to solve the problem of playing DVDs, provided that the PC is equipped with an optical drive.

The following are the 5 biggest changes in Windows 10 media playback:

1, Windows now supports FLAC audio files

as many audiophiles The audio file format, the advantages of FLAC's competing file types, is comparable to that of CDs, with ID3 music file tags. This means that users can get compressed, lossless music and classify the music.

FLAC format file size is only half (or even lower) the size of Windows WAV files, and is more supported than competing lossless music formats (Windows Media Audio Lossless, Apple Lossless). For music lovers, Windows native support for FLAC file playback is the real gospel. In the File Explorer, the FLAC file appears as a new Windows >G” icon, which will play in the Groove player by default. It should be noted that advanced features such as “Cast To” are not available in Groove.

2, native support MKV video

support for MKV video first appeared in Windows 8.1 update. For users with a lot of MKV movies, Windows native support for playing MKV video files is a big boon. The MKV file will appear as a normal video file, and double-clicking it will launch the new “Movies and TV” (movie and TV) player.

3, Windows 10 supports 4K friendly HEVC video

Traditionally, Microsoft has supported slower support for new file standards, such as FLAC and MKV after 10 years. But there are signs that Microsoft is becoming more active in supporting new document standards. Although it may not seem so important at the moment, the ability to play HEVC files will be beneficial in the coming years. This is because the format —— also known as H.265, is the de facto standard for 4K video. The 4K resolution is 4 times that of 1080p. If you watch or edit a video shot by a GoPro camera that can shoot 4K video or a DUA drone, Windows 10 support for HEVC will make it even easier.

4, from <;play to ” to “projection 

Windows 10 in the media file adjustment is not only reflected in the new features, it also in the previous version 'Play To Device', renamed to the more familiar "Cast" (projection). Google also uses "Cast" to describe the behavior of projecting a video from a mobile phone to a television via Chromecast. Combined with the new file format supported by the system, the PC will become a true competitor to streaming media systems such as Sonos and PlayFi.

<quo;Projection" media files, users simply right click on the file explorer to get the supported media files, and select the "Cast To" option, then select the desired playback Device for media files. It's worth pointing out that “Cast To” is different from the MiraCast feature that allows users to map displays. To use the MiraCast feature, users can press the Windows + K button and select the MiraCast compatible device for which you want to display the desktop.

5, Windows no longer supports DVD, but users can choose to pay for the application

Although Windows 10 no longer includes Media Center, some users can still use the free DVD player software. Free DVD playback software is still available to users upgrading from Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Windows 8/8.1 with Media Center Pack or Pro Pack to Windows 10. The downside is that users must upgrade from the above version of the operating system, and can not choose a clean installation.

And free DVD playback software is part of the Windows update. Users who can't automatically download the free DVD player software will need to purchase the DVD player software from the Windows Store for $15. However, users do not have to pay to buy DVD playback software, you can choose to download the PC instead of the Windows Store version of VLC, which can play DVDs and enough other file formats.

Conclusion

win10 For the improvement of the previous operating system defects and adding new features, and increasing the media playback type, users can feel the progress of win10 from the daily, hope Microsoft can solve more problems for users, add new features, and give users different experiences