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K-Lite Codec Pack
Free codec pack for Windows that lets players open almost any audio and video format, including MPC-HC, LAV Filters and subtitle support.
by Codec Guide
PRICEFree
RUNS ONWindows
About K-Lite Codec Pack
K-Lite Codec Pack is a free collection of audio and video codecs, filters and tools for Windows. It lets Windows-based players play almost any media format, and includes the lightweight Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC) player.
Main features:
- Play MKV, MP4, AVI, FLV, WebM, HEVC (H.265), AV1 and many other formats
- Includes Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC)
- LAV Filters for high-quality decoding, with hardware acceleration
- Subtitle support with DirectVobSub/VSFilter
- MediaInfo Lite to view technical details of media files
- Codec Tweak Tool to fix and adjust codec settings
- Four editions: Basic, Standard, Full and Mega
K-Lite Codec Pack is completely free and runs on Windows.
Key features
Wide format supportMKV, MP4, AVI, FLV, WebM, HEVC and AV1
MPC-HC playerLightweight media player included
LAV FiltersHigh-quality decoding with hardware acceleration
SubtitlesDirectVobSub/VSFilter support
MediaInfoView technical media details
Codec Tweak ToolFix and adjust codec settings
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Plays almost any format in Windows players
- Includes the excellent MPC-HC player
- Regularly updated
Keep in mind
- Windows only
- Not needed if you use a player with built-in codecs such as VLC
Frequently asked questions
Is K-Lite Codec Pack free?
Yes. K-Lite Codec Pack is completely free.
What does K-Lite Codec Pack do?
It adds codecs so that Windows players can open almost any audio and video format, and it includes the Media Player Classic – Home Cinema player.
Which edition should I choose?
Basic covers the essentials, Standard adds MPC-HC and MediaInfo, Full adds more decoders and tools, and Mega includes everything. Standard is enough for most users.
What operating systems does K-Lite Codec Pack support?
K-Lite Codec Pack runs on Windows.
Where can I download K-Lite Codec Pack safely?
Download it from the official Codec Guide website using the link on this page.