# Playback h.264 files

By default, h.264 files may have issues when playing back in Assimilate, but there is a way to ensure they playback correctly. 

1. Go To System Settings
2. Click on the Advanced Tab
3. Search for h.264.
4. Select h.264: Number of GPU decoders
5. Make sure it is turned on and enter 0 as the maximum number of decoders.
6. Restart Assimilate

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