In VLC:
Alternatively, use keyboard shortcut:
In IINA (macOS):
x264 is an open-source codec for H.264/AVC video compression. It is the most compatible codec on the planet—literally every device (smart TV, phone, tablet, PC from 2010) can play x264 files. Uncut.Gems.2019.480p.NF.WEB-DL.Hin-Eng.x264.ESu...
For a 480p file, x264 is overkill but welcome. It provides better compression than older codecs (like DivX). However, note that x264 at 480p is a poor use of modern bandwidth. Most encoders in 2025 would use x265 (HEVC) for 480p to get smaller file sizes, but x264 remains the "universal compatibility" choice. The "ESu..." likely refers to the name of the release group that encoded it (e.g., ESuB or similar). In VLC :
| Device | Method | |--------|--------| | Chromecast | Cast from VLC for Android/Windows | | Fire TV / Android TV | Install VLC from app store, play from USB or network | | Smart TV (USB) | May not support dual audio switching – convert to single audio track first | | PS4 / Xbox | Limited support for multi-audio MKV; use Plex or USB with re-muxing | Alternatively, use keyboard shortcut: