MPC-BE
github.com
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- MPC-BE is a free and open source audio and video player for Windows.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Supported platforms
- WindowsRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- License
- MPC-BE code is licensed under GPL v3.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Audio features
- The 1.9.1 release notes list support for MS ADPCM and IMA ADPCM.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Distribution
- The project links to stable releases and nightly builds for download.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Format support
- AVI,MKV,MPEG-TS,MPEG-PS,MP4,FLV,WMV,RF64,WavPack,Wave64,AV1,HEVC,VVCRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Hardware acceleration
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- License model
- freeRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Network playback
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Nightly builds
- The wiki says nightly builds are provided by volunteers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Online media
- The 1.9.1 release notes mention network stream support and yt-dlp fixes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Platform limit
- The project describes MPC-BE as a Windows player and lists Windows versions 7 through 11; it does not list macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Project lineage
- The project says it is independently developed from the original Media Player Classic and Media Player Classic Home Cinema code.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Subtitle support
- The project wiki includes guidance on automatically loading external tracks and subtitle preferences.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support channel
- The project wiki links to a bug reports page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- System requirements
- The listed requirements include an SSE2-capable CPU, a graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c (PS 3.0), and Windows 7 through Windows 11.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Video features
- The 1.9.1 release notes list Dolby Vision support in AV1 and hardware decoding fixes for older Intel graphics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plans and prices
MPC-BE Free Free and open source · Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 · 32-bit or 64-bit Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Media Player Software#30 of 768.0
- Video Player Software#21 of 427.8
