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Media Player Classic

A customizable media player for Windows that supports a wide range of audio and video formats without needing additional codecs

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+Wide Format SupportPlays various audio and video formats without needing additional codecs
+LightweightDesigned to be lightweight and efficient
+Customizable InterfaceOffers customizable toolbars and interface options. Allows customization of seekbar height and toolbar button size.
+DVD PlaybackBuilt-in support for DVD playback with real-time zoom
+Real-time ZoomProvides real-time zoom during playback
+MultilingualSupports multiple languages
+FiltersIncludes various built-in filters for video and audio4.
+Hardware AccelerationLeverages GPU capabilities for smoother playback of high-definition content
+DirectX11 SupportOptimized for DirectX11 for better performance on Windows 10/11
+Subtitle SupportAccurate and customizable subtitle rendering is essential for many users
+Subtitle SearchAllows manual and automatic online search for subtitles
+Playlist ManagementCreating and managing playlists is a convenient feature
+Audio Output OptionsVarious audio output formats and devices are supported
+ThemesSupports ‘Skinning’, changing the player’s appearance is a popular customization option. Modern GUI Theme: It also offers dark and light themes for a modern user interface.
+Video Preview on SeekbarProvides video previews when hovering over the seekbar
+HDR Video PlaybackSupports HDR video playback using MPC Video Renderer or madVR
+Playback Speed AdjustmentEnables adjustment of playback speed with customizable steps
+Pitch CorrectionProvides automatic pitch correction when adjusting playback speed
+Resume PlaybackRemembers playback position to resume later
+Quick SeekAllows quick seeking through videos using Ctrl + Mouse Scrollwheel
+A-B RepeatSupports looping a segment of a video
+Dolby Vision SupportSupports Dolby Vision with MPC Video Renderer
-Limited Active DevelopmentThe software is in maintenance mode with no plans for major new features

Platform

Social

System Requirements

Version ↓
#Minimum
1
Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11

Ratings

4.10
5

Softonic
4.1
5
based on 2783 reviews

Written in

C++

Initial Release

30 May 2003

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Notes

Context:

  • Media Player Classic (MPC) received its last version 6.4.9.0 on 20 March 2006. An unofficial patched bugfix version was released by developer ‘clsid’.
  • MPC was later on forked and became Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC). It was developed by MPC-HC community and received its last version on 07 May 2020.
  • MPC-HC was forked by developer ‘clsid’ and is currently in limited development.
  • Media Player Classic - Black Edition is based on MPC and MPC-HC. It began development in 2011 with 1st version released on 12 September 2012. It is likely to be slightly less performant compared to MPC-HC.