MPC-HC

Spec sheet

Purpose

MPC-HC is a free, open-source video and audio player for Windows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Product

MPC-HC is a free and open-source video and audio player for Windows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The project states that MPC-HC's code is licensed under GPL v3.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Blu-ray limitation

Blu-ray playback requires a decrypting tool, and Blu-ray menus are not supported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Customization

It offers dark and light themes, configurable keyboard and mouse controls, playback speed adjustment, and video pan-and-scan controls.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Dependencies

The README says YouTube and other website playback requires yt-dlp.exe, and notes that Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) is also needed for that feature.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Development

The maintainer says new feature requests are not accepted, while improvements continue and programmer contributions can be submitted as pull requests.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Development status

The maintainer describes the player as mature and stable and says new feature requests are not currently accepted.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Extensibility

As a DirectShow player, MPC-HC supports flexibility and extensibility through third-party filters.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Formats

It supports formats including HEVC (H.265), VVC (H.266), AV1 video, and AC4 audio.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

HDR

HDR playback requires MPC Video Renderer, which is included, or madVR.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integration

MPC-HC is a DirectShow player that supports extensibility through third-party filters.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Interface

The player offers a simple interface with modern dark and light themes and a classic theme.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Operating systems

The stated system requirements are Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Playback

It supports formats including HEVC (H.265), VVC (H.266), AV1 video, and AC4 audio.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Playback history

It can remember playback position so users can resume later.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Remote control

The project describes a web interface for remote control from a phone or browser on the local network, and an API for control through window messages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Requirements

The listed supported operating systems are Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Streaming

With yt-dlp.exe in its installation folder, it can play URLs from YouTube and many other video sites and save copies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Streaming integration

With yt-dlp.exe in its installation folder, MPC-HC can open video website URLs, stream videos, and save copies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Subtitles

It supports WebVTT, libass rendering, and manual or automatic subtitle search.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Video Player Software#16 of 427.9