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MPC-BE

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Jun 24, 2026 Last updated

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# Change Log

MP4Splitter

Extended support for PCM audio ('ipcm').

The analysis of the average bitrate of audio tracks has been removed. This will speed up the opening of some files.

Improved support for files with tracks with offset timestamps.

Changed the format of the output pins and the list of audio tracks in the player.

Fixed distortion of frame proportions when using the 'pasp' atom in some cases.

OggSplitter

Fixed reading of metadata in some files.

MpegSplitter

Fixed MPEG Audio track detection.

AudioSplitter

Added support for Cue Sheet inside 'TXXX' tag.

RealMediaDecoders

Fixed work of the RealAudio decoder.

Removed compilation of x64 decoders. Decoders didn't work because there is no RealMedia library for x64.

MPCVideoDec

Eliminated high load on the system with frequent navigation on H.264 and MPEG-2 videos when using the D3D11 decoder.

The MVC decoder information is now available through the IExFilterConfig interface.

Added support for "copy-back" mode for D3D11 decoder.

Added support for NVDEC decoder for NVIDIA video cards.

Added support for output in YUV444P16 format ('Y3[0][16]').

Fixed output format setting for some codecs.

AudioSwitcher

Optimized auto volume control code.

Added audio processing with "compand" audio filter (included in FFmpeg).

Added dithering when outputting to Int16, if the sound was of higher bit depth before.

MpcAudioRenderer

Fixed freezing at the end of playback in some cases.

Corrected sample format selection for WASAPI Shared mode when "Windows Sonic for Headphones" is active in Windows 10.

Reduced size of MpcAudioRenderer.ax.

Added dithering when outputting to Int16, if the sound was of higher bit depth before.

Added reset button.

VideoRenderers

EVR-CP and Sync Renderer no longer require d3dx9_43.dll to render statistics text.

Removed the ability to disable desktop composition (Aero) on Windows 7.

Uses more correct locking of D3DDevice from different threads for EVR-CP.

Subtitles

Texture size 2560x1600 changed to 2560x1440.

Youtube

Improved retrieval of video metadata.

Added error output for videos with restrictions.

Added recognition of links like "youtube.com/shorts/".

For videos VP9 and AV1 with a frame size of 360p or less, select the lowest audio quality so that the audio bitrate is no more than the video bitrate.

Added sorting of formats when opening via youtube_dl.

Fixed slow playback of some links.

Subtitle support has been improved.

Added support for yt-dlp and other analogs of youtube-dl. In the settings you can specify the name of the executable file or the full path. Added search for an executable file in the system registry in the "App Paths" branches. Fixed search for an executable file in folders specified in the system PATH variable.

Player

Reworked saving of many settings. The values of these settings will not be inherited when upgrading from older versions of the player.

The history of open files and URLs is now saved in the history.mpc_lst file. Added a window for viewing history.

Bookmarks are now saved in the favorites.mpc_lst file.

Statistics information is now updated after navigation when playback is paused.

Fixed DVD-Video playback with built-in filters.

Open file/URL dialog now automatically removes enclosing quotes from given paths.

Fixed shift and enlargement of the main window when hovering over the cover of the audio file displayed above the taskbar.

Added the command "Add to playlist from clipboard" (Ctrl+V).

Removed "Disable desktop effects (Aero)" option.

The ability to call the properties of the active video renderer in the "Video" settings panel during playback has been implemented.

Fixed working with Blu-ray playlists and chapters.

Added support for System Media Transport Controls.

The values of 33% and 67% for the option "After starting playback, fit window to screen" are now interpreted as 1/3 and 2/3.

Added visual separation of external and internal subtitles in the subtitle menu for VSFilter.

Fixed crash when outputting a scrollbar in exclusive mode with unknown duration.

Other minor fixes and internal optimizations.

MPCBEShellExt (explorer extension)

Improved operation for users with limited rights.

Updated Chinese (Simplified) translation (by wushantao).

Updated German translation (by Klaus1189).

Updated Hungarian translation (by mickey).

Updated Dutch and Chinese (Traditional) translation (by beter).

Updated Turkish translation (by cmhrky).

Updated Portuguese (Brazil) translation (by Siegfried Janke).

Updated Japanese translation.

Updated Ukrainian translation (by arestarh1986).

Updated libraries:

dav1d git-0.9.2-69-g396122d;

Detours git-v4.0.1-96-g45a76a3;

ffmpeg git-n4.5-dev-2772-g6c45d34e50;

libflac git-1.3.3-85-gb358381a;

libpng git-v1.6.37-36-ga37d48365;

Little-CMS git-2.12-39-gc07b7e3;

MediaInfo git-v21.09-16-g6ce198a2;

nanosvg git-ccdb199;

rapidjson git-v1.1.0-665-g00dbcf2c;

Description

MPC-BE is a free Windows media player built for users who want broad local audio and video playback in a lightweight classic interface.

MPC-BE, short for Media Player Classic - Black Edition, is a media player focused on opening local video and audio files without a heavy library or streaming-service interface. It follows the familiar Media Player Classic style while adding its own refinements and active feature set.

The player is useful for users who keep video files, downloaded lectures, archived media, subtitle files, and mixed-format collections on a Windows PC. An MPC-BE download can also appeal to users who prefer a fast double-click playback tool over a large media-center application.

Its value depends on local playback needs. If most media use happens inside streaming apps, MPC-BE may be occasional. If you regularly open files from folders, external drives, or network shares, a lightweight player with format and subtitle support is still practical.

MPC-BE Features

MPC-BE concentrates on playback controls, filters, subtitle behavior, playlists, seeking, and display options. Those details matter when users handle files from many sources and need the player to adapt without constant conversion.

Hardware acceleration support and internal filters help keep playback smooth on many Windows systems. Users can still adjust renderer, audio, subtitle, and interface settings when default behavior does not match their display or sound setup.

  • Lightweight Windows media player with a classic MPC-style interface
  • Broad video and audio playback for local media collections
  • Subtitle loading and display controls
  • Playlist, seeking, playback-speed, and file-association options
  • Hardware acceleration and renderer settings for smoother playback
  • Portable-style workflow for users who prefer direct file playback

MPC-BE Review

MPC-BE is strongest when you want the media file itself to stay central. The interface does not bury playback behind recommendations or online services, so opening a video, changing subtitles, adjusting volume, or jumping through a file remains fast.

That straightforward design is particularly helpful for users who review many video files, compare exported clips, watch subtitled material, or maintain older local media collections. It also keeps the player approachable on machines where a larger media suite would feel excessive.

The main limitation is that MPC-BE is not trying to be a full media library manager. Users who want poster art, metadata scraping, remote-control apps, or household streaming features should pair it with a different tool.

Download MPC-BE if you need a capable Windows media player for local files. It is a sensible choice for users who want broad playback support, subtitle handling, and a clean classic interface without turning every media session into a library-management task.

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