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Changes for v15.6.8 - v15.7.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.9.7.34
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-71-gcb503
  • Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.4.8.1457
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.5.0
  • Added thumbnail options for MP3/WAV for files that have embedded coverart



Changes for v15.6.5 - v15.6.8

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.9.7.25
  • Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.4.8.1452
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.9
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 20.08



Changes for v15.4.4 - v15.4.8

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.9.2.33
  • Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.4.6.1285
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.6
  • Note: subtitle search in MPC-HC using OpenSubtitles now requires a login. OpenSubtitles has implemented this restriction because their servers are being overloaded now that many people are staying at home. You can create a free account on the opensubtitles.org website. You can then use these login details here: MPC-HC options > Subtitles > Misc > right-click on OpenSubtitles > Setup



Changes for v15.3.2 - v15.3.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.9.1.0
  • Added MPC Video Renderer (version 0.4.0.1106)
  • This is a new video renderer that is still in development. It offers good performance and quality. It is already compatible with most of the functionality in MPC-HC and also has basic support for HDR video (on SDR displays). Try it out and let us know if you like it (or not).



Changes for v15.3.0 - v15.3.2

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.9.0.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-31-ge94f9



Changes for v15.2.5 - v15.2.6

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.8.22
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-30-gf768e
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.4
  • MPC-HC now has an option to enable a dark interface: MPC-HC menu > View > Dark theme



Changes for v15.2.0 - v15.2.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.8.21
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-30-gf768e
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.4
  • MPC-HC now has an option to enable a dark interface: MPC-HC menu > View > Dark theme



Changes for v15.1.9 Beta - v15.2.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.8.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-24-g50b3a
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 19.09



Changes for v15.1.6 - v15.1.9 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-24-g50b3a
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 19.09
  • Added option to enable playback ability in the preview pane of Explorer



Changes for v15.1.2 - v15.1.6

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-22-g02715
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.3
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.1 b2



Changes for v15.0.4 - v15.0.8

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.7
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 19.07
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.2
  • Added an option to do a "fresh" install when updating an existing version. This resets everthing to defaults.



Changes for v14.9.9 - v15.0.4

  • Added command line parameter /NOFILEASSOCIATIONS for silent installs to skip creation of file associations
  • Some optimizations to the install process



Changes for v14.9.8 - v14.9.9

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-20-gc76c1
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.0
  • The installer window is now resizable
  • Fixed rare application hang when unloading VSFilter
  • Fixed a subtitle display issue with VSFilter



Changes for v14.9.4 - v14.9.8

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.6.9
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-20-gc76c1
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.4.0
  • The installer window is now resizable
  • Fixed rare application hang when unloading VSFilter



Changes for v14.9.0 - v14.9.4

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-16-ga5009e
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 19.04
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.1 b1



Changes for v14.8.8 - v14.9.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.6.5
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1-10-gc931a



Changes for v14.8.4 - v14.8.8

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.6.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.74.1
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.9



Changes for v14.7.5 - v14.8.4

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.4.19
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.73.1-31-g54d0a
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.7
  • Updated GraphStudioNext to version 0.7.1.53
  • Updated DirectVobSub to xy-VSFilter version 8.2.0.802
  • Added XySubFilter version 8.2.0.802
  • Fixed some issues with streaming video playback
  • Added option to run DirectX web installer. This is shown only when DirectX files are missing or damaged.
  • Added a file association option for the generic file extension .video. If you use Windows Media Player, you can rename files to this extension to force it to use DirectShow instead of Media Foundation codecs.



Changes for v14.7.0 - v14.7.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.4.9
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.73.1-14-g08b46



Changes for v14.6.5 - v14.7.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.4.8
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.5
  • Changed the order of items in the component list
  • If you use unattended installation, you should generate a fresh INI file (using /unattended command-line switch)
  • Added file association options for MPC-HC for .dff/.dsf audio files. Playback of such files requires using the internal audio renderer of MPC-HC (due to high audio samplerate in such files).



Changes for v14.6.0 - v14.6.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.4.6



Changes for v14.5.5 - v14.6.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.3.8
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.12
  • MPC-HC is now able to download online streams using: Menu > File > Save a Copy



Changes for v14.5.2 - v14.5.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.3.1
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.73.1-0-g885aea
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.4
  • Added a second file icon library for MPC-HC, called Flatro. Blue icons with white text and a modern look.
  • It is now also possible to install without icon library, in which case the player icon is used for all file associations.
  • Swapped two keyboard shortcuts in MPC-HC. Framestep is now Ctrl+RightArrow, and MediumJump is RightArrow.



Changes for v14.4.5 - v14.5.2

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.3.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.73-0-g9bf47
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.17
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.0



Changes for v14.4.5 - v14.5.1 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.2.4
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.17
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.0



Changes for v14.4.5 - v14.4.8 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.2.2
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-15-g9cc38



Changes for v14.4.5 - v14.4.7 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.2.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-13-g449f8



Changes for v14.4.0 - v14.4.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.8.0.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-12-g14744
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.08.1
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.3
  • Added support for decoding AOMedia AV1 video
  • Separated hardware acceleration settings for MPC-HC and other players for extra flexibility
  • Hardware acceleration is now also enabled by default on more systems
  • Please report if you encounter any playback problems



Changes for v14.4.0 - v14.4.3 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.18.6
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.08.1
  • Separated hardware acceleration settings for MPC-HC and other players for extra flexibility
  • Hardware acceleration is now also enabled by default on more systems
  • Please report if you encounter any playback problems



Changes for v14.4.1 Beta - v14.4.2 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.18.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.08
  • Separated hardware acceleration settings for MPC-HC and other players for extra flexibility



Changes for v14.4.0 - v14.4.1 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.18.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.08



Changes for v14.3.6 - v14.4.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.17.15
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-3-gb951d
  • Added option in installer for choosing the MPC-HC toolbar button design and size
  • The default button size is selected based on your screen resolution and Windows font scaling settings. Feedback is welcome for finetuning this default value.
  • MPC-HC is now able to play URLs from Youtube and several other video websites.
  • This functionality requires youtube-dl.exe which you need to download yourself. Place that file in your Windows folder (usually c:\Windows) to make it available for use by MPC-HC.



Changes for v14.3.8 Beta - v14.3.9 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.17.14
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-3-gb951d
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.2
  • MPC-HC is now able to play URLs from Youtube and several other video websites
  • This functionality requires Youtube-dl.exe which you need to download yourself. Place that file in your Windows folder (usually c:\Windows) to make it available for use by MPC-HC.



Changes for v14.3.6 - v14.3.8 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-3-gb951d



Changes for v14.3.0 - v14.3.6

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.17.9
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-1-g518fa
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.2



Changes for v14.2.5 - v14.3.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.17.1
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.72-0-gdf2c89
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.1



Changes for v14.2.0 - v14.2.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.16.6
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-56-gdf34d
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.0 b2



Changes for v14.1.5 - v14.2.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.16.3
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-35-g06302
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.05



Changes for v14.1.0 - v14.1.5

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-34-g7a473
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.14
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.3.0



Changes for v14.0.5 - v14.1.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.16.2
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-30-ga4c49
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.03.1
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.0 b1
  • Windows XP is not supported anymore. XP users should use version 13.8.3 of the codec pack. Download link for that is at bottom of this page.



Changes for v14.0.5 - v14.0.8 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.15.3
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-25-g7e5ab
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.03.1
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.0 b1



Changes for v14.0.5 - v14.0.7 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.15.2
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-17-g9d738
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.03.1
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.1.0 b1



Changes for v14.0.0 - v14.0.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.15.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-16-gecb05d
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.9
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 18.03
  • Windows XP is not supported anymore. XP users should use version 13.8.2 of the codec pack. Download link for that is at bottom of this page.



Changes for v14.0.3 Beta - v14.0.4 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.15.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-16-gecb05d
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.8



Changes for v14.0.0 - v14.0.3 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.15.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-10-g0e39
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.8



Changes for v14.0.0 - v14.0.2 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.15.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-9-ga2894



Changes for v13.8.0 - v14.0.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.14.4
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-0-gc69c5
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.12
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.7
  • Windows XP is not supported anymore. XP users should use version 13.8.2 of the codec pack. Download link for that is at bottom of this page.



Changes for v13.8.0 - v13.8.2 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.14.4
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.71-0-gc69c5
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.12
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.7



Changes for v13.7.5 - v13.8.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.14.2
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-88-ga0ba6
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.11
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 17.12
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.6
  • This is the last version that is compatible with Windows XP



Changes for v13.7.7 Beta - v13.7.8 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.14.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-88-ga0ba6
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.11
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 17.12
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.6



Changes for v13.7.5 - v13.7.7 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-88-ga0ba6
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 17.12



Changes for v13.7.0 - v13.7.5

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-83-gaab88
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.5
  • The installer is now capable of removing installed components that are deselected during an update.
  • This also makes it possible to switch to a smaller variant of the codec pack without having to uninstall first.



Changes for v13.6.5 - v13.7.0

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-82-gf22787
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.4



Changes for v13.6.7 Beta - v13.6.8 Beta

  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.4
  • Minor changes



Changes for v13.6.5 - v13.6.7 Beta

  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.4
  • Minor changes



Changes for v13.6.0 - v13.6.5

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-80-gbe766
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.9
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.0.3 b2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 17.10
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.3



Changes for v13.6.0 - v13.6.3 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-80-gbe766
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.8
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.0.3 b2



Changes for v13.5.8 Beta - v13.6.0

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-79-g12810
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.7



Changes for v13.5.7 Beta - v13.5.8 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-77-gf693f
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.4



Changes for v13.5.6 Beta - v13.5.7 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-77-gf693f
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.4



Changes for v13.5.5 - v13.5.6 Beta

  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.4



Changes for v13.5.4 Beta - v13.5.5

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-74-g1ec8a
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.3
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.99
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.2



Changes for v13.5.3 Beta - v13.5.4 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-74-g1ec8a
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.3
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.99



Changes for v13.5.0 - v13.5.3 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-74-g1ec8a
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.3
  • This version requires Windows Vista or newer!



Changes for v13.5.0 - v13.5.2 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-74-g1ec8a
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.99
  • This version requires Windows Vista or newer!



Changes for v13.4.5 - v13.5.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.13.112
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-67-gb13c3
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.2



Changes for v13.4.8 Beta - v13.4.9 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-66-g2de18
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.2



Changes for v13.4.7 Beta - v13.4.8 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-66-g2de18



Changes for v13.4.7 Beta - v13.4.8 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-66-g2de18



Changes for v13.4.6 Beta - v13.4.7 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-52-g67f5a



Changes for v13.4.5 - v13.4.6 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-44-g4ec93e



Changes for v13.4.0 - v13.4.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.13.89
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-35-ge3c6f
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.92.1
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.98
  • Updated Icaros to 3.0.3 b1



Changes for v13.4.0 - v13.4.4 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-35-ge3c6f
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.98
  • Updated Icaros to 3.0.3 b1



Changes for v13.4.2 Beta - v13.4.3 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-17-gc69ec
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.98



Changes for v13.4.0 - v13.4.2 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-14-g13292
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.98



Changes for v13.4.0 - v13.4.1 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-10-g154fd



Changes for v13.3.5 - v13.4.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.13.65
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-8-g754cd
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.1



Changes for v13.3.6 Beta - v13.3.7 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.13.32
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-7-g374a2



Changes for v13.3.5 - v13.3.6 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.13.32
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-7-g374a2



Changes for v13.3.3 - v13.3.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.13.1
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-4-g8a798
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.0
  • Added option for a secondary thumbnail cache. When enabled, this will create an additional cache for thumbnails that functions as a backup for the standard cache from Windows Explorer. This will significantly speed up re-generation of thumbnails when items are removed from the standard cache. That may happen frequently when you have a large number of multimedia files, since the standard cache has a limited size.



Changes for v13.3.3 - v13.3.4 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.41
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-1-g1fb500
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.2.0
  • Added option for a secondary thumbnail cache. This will create an additional cache for thumbnails that functions as a backup for the standard cache from Windows Explorer. This will significantly speed up re-generation of thumbnails when items are removed from the standard cache. That may happen frequently when you have a large number of multimedia files, since the standard cache has a limited size.



Changes for v13.3.0 - v13.3.3

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.41
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.2-1-g1fb500



Changes for v13.2.4 - v13.3.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.36
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70.1-0-gfe492
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.91.11
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.97



Changes for v13.2.6 Beta - v13.2.7 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.36
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70-10-ged90c



Changes for v13.2.5 Beta - v13.2.6 Beta

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.36
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.70-9-g75ad6



Changes for v13.2.0 - v13.2.4

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.35
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69-87-gbc701
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.96
  • NOTE: now requires a CPU that supports SSE2



Changes for v13.1.6 - v13.2.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.24
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69-79-gcdc55
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.91.10
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.9



Changes for v13.1.0 - v13.1.6

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69-71-gaf4c1
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.95



Changes for v13.1.0 - v13.1.4 Beta

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69-44-gbbe2a



Changes for v13.0.0 - v13.1.0

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69-20-g11926
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.94
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.0.2 b2
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.91.8



Changes for v12.9.5 - v13.0.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.11.13
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69-8-g04c2d
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.91.7
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.93
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.8



Changes for v12.9.0 - v12.9.5

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69-3-gcfd95
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.6
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.92.1



Changes for v12.8.5 - v12.9.0

  • Added decoding ability of G.729 audio
  • Updated Icaros to version 3.0.2 b1
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.92
  • Minor changes and improvements



Changes for v12.8.0 - v12.8.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.10.290
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.5
  • Several improvements regarding unattended installation.
  • For those who have never read the help file, it is possible (already for a long time) to create a fully customized silent/unattended installation using the /unattended command-line parameter.
  • Several other small improvements.
  • Keep reporting bugs! We can only fix problems if we know they exist.
  • Keep submitting suggestions. People often request functionality that is already available. We can teach you where to find those options!
  • Keep submitting files that fail to play. We might be able to make them play in a future version.



Changes for v12.8.0 - v12.8.4 Beta

  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.5
  • Several improvements regarding unattended installation.
  • For those who have never read the help file, it is possible (already for a long time) to create a fully customized silent/unattended installation using the /unattended command-line parameter.
  • Several other small improvements.
  • Keep reporting bugs! We can only fix problems if we know they exist.
  • Keep submitting suggestions. People often request functionality that is already available. We can teach you where to find those options!
  • Keep submitting files that fail to play. We might be able to make them play in a future version.



Changes for v12.7.5 - v12.8.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.10.276
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.91.5
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.4
  • Added option to install codecs only for MPC-HC (requires fresh install)



Changes for v12.7.0 - v12.7.5

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.3
  • Minor changes and improvements



Changes for v12.6.5 - v12.7.0

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.69
  • Updated MadVR to version 0.91.4
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.91
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 6.1.2



Changes for v11.6.5 - v11.7.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.10.14
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.67-3-g89632
  • Updated madVR to version 0.89.17



Changes for v11.0.5 - v11.1.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.8.152
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.64-51-g927bf
  • Updated madVR to version 0.87.21
  • Updated MediaInfo to version 0.7.73
  • madVR now also has a 64-bit version



Changes for v11.0.0 - v11.0.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.8.109
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.64-26-gb3ea3
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.3.0 b5
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.9.7
  • LAV Audio decoder now supports decoding DTS-HD Master Audio (up to 7.1 / 96 kHz / 24-bit). Previously it could only decode the embedded DTS core.
  • The installer now has four installation modes (Simple/Normal/Advanced/Expert) which differ in the amount of options shown during installation. In the new default mode (Normal) less options are shown than in previous versions. To get the same amount of options as in previous versions, you have to select the Advanced mode.
  • The installer now provides options to specify your preferred audio and video player. The installation is optimized based on your choices.
  • In Simple and Normal install mode, the installer will now automatically create file associations for your preferred players. In Advanced and Expert mode, file associations are pre-configured, but can be adjusted as desired. There is an option to turn off this automatic behavior.
  • The goal of the above changes is to make the installation easier to use for novice users, while still providing full flexibility for our experienced users.



Changes for v10.9.5 - v11.0.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.8.61
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.64
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.3.0 b4
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.9.6
  • Added choice between regular VSFilter (more stable) and xy-VSFilter (faster)



Changes for v10.9.0 - v10.9.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.7.174
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.63-41-gf9e1f
  • Updated madVR to version 0.87.13
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.9.5
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.72
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.3.0 b2
  • All known bugs and compatibility issues with the Icaros PropertyHandler have been fixed. It also no longer requires Microsoft .NET 4.
  • A fresh install is required. Old versions will be uninstalled automatically.



Changes for v10.7.5 - v10.8.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.7.0
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.63
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.3.4533
  • Compatible with Windows 10 Technical Preview
  • Added DirectX components that are needed by MPC-HC x64



Changes for v10.7.1 - v10.7.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.6.253
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.62-46-g4bbcf5c
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.9.1
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.2.7 b2
  • Added support for hardware accelerated decoding of HEVC/H.265 video. Because all currently available hardware does not yet contain a fixed-function decoder for HEVC, the current implementation utilizes the general shader and video processing units of the GPU. As a result the performance is lower and power consumption higher than you might expect. Future hardware will contain a fixed-function decoder and provide better acceleration. At this moment the decoder only works with high-end Intel (HD 4600/5x00/6x00) and NVIDIA (GTX 680/780/870/880/Titan) GPUs. Latest graphics driver is also required.



Changes for v10.5.5 - v10.6.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.5.195
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.62-5-ga731178
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.8.3
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.2.6 b2
  • Added audio pass-through options to installer and CTT



Changes for v10.5.0 - v10.5.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.5.146
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.61.2-35-g6c73517
  • updated Icaros to version 2.2.6 b1
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.8.2



Changes for v10.4.0 - v10.4.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.4.13
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.61.2-6-g002d1f2
  • Updated xy-VSFilter to version 3.0.0.288
  • Updated madVR to version 0.87.10
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.68
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.8.0



Changes for v10.3.5 - v10.4.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.3.147
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.61.1-3-g528effc
  • Updated madVR to version 0.87.7
  • Updated xy-VSFilter to version 3.0.0.284



Changes for v10.3.0 - v10.3.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.3.45
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.60.1-52-g69212a7



Changes for v10.2.0 - v10.3.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.3.10
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.60.1-22-gb8a8b83
  • Updated madVR to version 0.87.4 DC3
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.67
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.7.8
  • Major performance improvements for the internal subtitle renderer of MPC-HC



Changes for v10.1.5 - v10.2.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.1.247
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.59.1-88-g2b2c763
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.3.4527
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.7.6
  • Updated GraphStudioNext to version 0.6.1.291
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.65
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.2.4 b3



Changes for v10.1.0 - v10.1.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.0.203
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.59.1-26-g73db2ec
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.7.4
  • Improved detection of NVIDIA Optimus
  • Improved HEVC decoding performance



Changes for v10.0.5 - v10.1.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.0.127
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.58.2-90-g602b085
  • Updated xy-VSFilter to version 3.0.0.236
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.7.3
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.2.4 b1
  • Added support for decoding HEVC (aka H.265) and VP9 video
  • MPC-HC is now given a different filename on systems running NVIDIA Optimus. This allows choosing your NVIDIA GPU as the preferred GPU for MPC-HC.



Changes for v10.0.0 - v10.0.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.0.7805
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.58.2-66-gcb5f573
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.7.2
  • Other Versions



Changes for v9.9.5 - v10.0.0

  • Now contains both 32-bit and 64-bit codecs!
  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.7.0.7670
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.58.2-31-g59e9b3b
  • Updated xy-VSFilter to version 3.0.0.232
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.7.0
  • updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.64
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.2.3b1
  • Added madVR
  • Removed ffdshow
  • Removed Haali Media Splitter
  • Removed DScaler5
  • LAV Filters are now used by default for almost everything
  • Icaros: improved thumbnailing speed
  • MPC-HC: improved support for HTTP/RTP/RTSP/MMS/RTMP streams



Changes for v9.8.0 - v9.8.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.6.7.7036
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.3.4505
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.55.3-73-g3f9ce87
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.13.97.23
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.5.4
  • LAV Splitter is now used by default for AVI and MPEG. This should perform better than the standard splitters from Microsoft. Please report any playback or compatibility problems



Changes for v9.7.5 - v9.8.0

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.6.6.6899
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.55.3
  • Updated DC-Bass Source Mod to version 1.5.2
  • Updated madVR to version 0.86.1
  • Updated GraphStudioNext version 0.5.1.176
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.5.3
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.62
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.2.1b2



Changes for v9.7.0 - v9.7.5

  • Updated MPC-HC to version 1.6.6.6517
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.3.4501
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.55.2-16-gd6e6c1f
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.5.2
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.2.0b2



Changes for v9.6.5 - v9.7.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.6.6584
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.3.4500
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.55.1-13-g00b6435
  • Updated madVR to version 0.85.7
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.5.1
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 5.7



Changes for v9.6.0 - v9.6.5

  • Media Player Classic: HomeCinema updated to version 1.6.6.6391
  • ffdshow updated to version 1.2.4497
  • LAV Filters updated to version 0.54.1-61-g6d05724
  • madVR updated to version 0.85.4
  • Codec Tweak Tool updated to version 5.5.0



Changes for v9.5.5 - v9.6.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.5.6331
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4494
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.54.1-12-g539d64f
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.1.1
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.4.9



Changes for v9.5.0 - v9.5.5

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.5.6261
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.54-3-g2aa25b7
  • Updated DirectVobSub to xy-VSFilter version 3.0.0.211
  • Updated madVR to version 0.85.1



Changes for v9.4.0 - v9.5.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.5.6215
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4493
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.53.2
  • Updated DirectVobSub to xy-VSFilter version 3.0.0.206
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.4.8
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 5.6



Changes for v9.3.0 - v9.4.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.5.6075
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4488
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.52-2-g9aecb11
  • Removed DScaler5
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.4.7
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.61



Changes for v9.2.0 - v9.3.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.4.5978
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4483
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.51.3-46-g30547ce
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.4.6
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.60
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.1.1



Changes for v9.1.0 - v9.2.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.4.5830
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4478
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.51.3-31-g1ace9bd
  • Updated DirectVobSub to xy-VSFilter version 3.0.0.65
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.4.3
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.59
  • MediaInfo context menu is now only shown for known audio/video file extensions
  • Added support for Opus audio files



Changes for v9.0.2 - v9.1.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.3.5565
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4475
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.51.3
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.4.1



Changes for v9.0.0 - v9.0.2

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.3.5435
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.51.1-5-ga87ff5e
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.4.0
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 5.5
  • Fixed install error from v9.0.0 that occurred only on 32-bit systems



Changes for v8.9.5 - v9.0.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.3.5433
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4471
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.51.1
  • Changed default MP4 splitter from Haali to LAV
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.3.8
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 5.4



Changes for v8.9.2 - v8.9.5

  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.50.5-41-g49a9330
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.3.7
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.1b2



Changes for v8.8.0 - v8.9.2

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.3.5140
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4464
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.50.5-34-gf4be104
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.3.6
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.58
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.1b



Changes for v8.7.0 - v8.8.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.2.4742
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4450
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.50.5
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.3.5
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 5.3
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.57



Changes for v8.6.0 - v8.7.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.2.4485
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.2.4436
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.50.1 build 2012-04-22
  • Removed obsolete FLAC and WavPack decoders. These formats are now decoded using LAV Filters.
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.3.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.56
  • Updated Icaros to version 2.0.0



Changes for v8.4.0 - v8.6.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.1.4170
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.4399
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.49 build 2012-03-22
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.3.0
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 5.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.54
  • Compatible with Windows 8 Consumer Preview
  • Added Icaros 1.3.2
  • Icaros is an Explorer shell extension for video thumbnails. It should provide better thumbnailing functionality than Microsoft's shell extensions.
  • Icaros requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4. This is part of Windows 8 by default. Vista and Windows 7 users can install it through Windows Update. Icaros is not available on Windows XP.



Changes for v8.3.2 - v8.4.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.1.4074
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.4324
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.46 build 2012-02-15
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.1.5
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 4.8



Changes for v8.3.0 - v8.3.2

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.1.4041
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.4307
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.45 build 2012-02-06
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.1.4



Changes for v8.2.0 - v8.3.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.6.1.4041
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.4307
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.45 build 2012-02-06
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.1.4



Changes for v8.1.0 - v8.2.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.3.4203
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.4281
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.45 build 2012-01-25
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.1.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.53
  • Fixed a crash with Haali renderer



Changes for v8.0.0 - v8.1.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.3.3917
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.4212
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.43 build 2011-12-29
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.52
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 4.7



Changes for v7.9.0 - v8.0.0

  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.4070
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.40 build 2011-11-21
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.51
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.1.0



Changes for v7.8.0 - v7.9.0

  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.3996
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.37 build 2011-10-28
  • Updated Haali media Splitter to version 1.11.288.0
  • Updated DirectVobSub to version 2.40.3752.0
  • Changed default Ogg splitter from Haali to LAV
  • Added option for adjusting the preferred H.264 decoder in Windows 7



Changes for v7.7.0 - v7.8.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.3.3752
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.3985
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.36 build 2011-10-04
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.50
  • LAV Video now supports CUVID hardware acceleration on NVIDIA graphics cards
  • Changed default video renderer for MPC on WinXP to VMR-7 because Overlay Mixer gives a black screen with LAV Video



Changes for v7.6.0 - v7.7.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.3.3705
  • Updated ffdshow to version 1.1.3978
  • Updated LAV Filters to version 0.33 build 2011-08-25
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.0.8
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 4.6
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.48
  • Added LAV Video decoder
  • Removed Gabest RealMedia Splitter
  • Improved playback of RealMedia files (using LAV Filters)



Changes for v7.5.0 - v7.6.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.3.3611
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3964
  • Updated LAV Splitter to version 0.31 build 2011-08-08
  • Updated LAV Audio to version 0.31 build 2011-08-08
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.0.7
  • ffdshow is now able to decode H.264 Hi10P



Changes for v7.2.0 - v7.5.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.2.3450
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3947
  • Note regarding ffdshow: ffmpeg-mt has been integrated into libavcodec
  • Updated DirectVobSub to version 2.40.3450.0
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 5.0.5
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 4.5



Changes for v7.1.0 - v7.2.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.2.3236
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3882
  • Replaced DScaler5 with DScaler5 IVTC mod
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.9.5
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 4.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.45
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.9.0 - v7.0.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.0.2827
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3764
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.8.4
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.8.0 - v6.9.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.4.1.2834
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3750
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.7.3
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.41
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.7.0 - v6.8.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.4.1.2845
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3732
  • Updated madFLAC to version 1.10
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 4.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.39
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.6.6 - v6.7.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.4.2803
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3703
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.6.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.38
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.6.0 - v6.6.6

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.4.2764
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3651



Changes for v6.5.0 - v6.6.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.4.2744
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3631
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.10.348.15
  • Added DScaler5 MPEG-2 decoder
  • Removed Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.6.1



Changes for v6.4.0 - v6.5.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.4.2689
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3612
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.5.4
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 3.7
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.3.0 - v6.4.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.4.2543
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3574
  • Updated madFLAC to version 1.9
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.10.262.12
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.5.0
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 3.6



Changes for v6.2.0 - v6.3.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.2189
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3530
  • Removed VP8 decoder. ffdshow is now used instead.
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.1.0 - v6.2.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.2121
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3512
  • Updated VP8 decoder to version 0.9.9.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.34
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.4.5



Changes for v6.0.4 - v6.1.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.2086
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3487
  • Updated VP8 decoder to version 0.9.8.0
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.4.4
  • Minor changes



Changes for v6.0.0 - v6.0.4

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1976
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3467
  • Updated VP8 decoder to version 0.9.7.0
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.4.2
  • Minor changes



Changes for v5.9.0 - v6.0.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1959
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3461
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.4.0.1408
  • Added VP8 decoder
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.10.175.0
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.4.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.33
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 3.2
  • Added playback support for Google's new .webm video file format
  • Minor changes



Changes for v5.8.3 - v5.9.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1774.0
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3361
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.10.120.15
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.3.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.31
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 3.1



Changes for v5.8.0 - v5.8.3

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1752.0
  • Reverted LAME MP3 ACM codec to version 3.98.2 because version 3.98.3 does not work properly on certain old computers



Changes for v5.7.0 - v5.8.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1748.0
  • Updated LAME MP3 ACM codec to version 3.98.3
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.2.2
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 3.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.29
  • Tweaks applied by Win7DSFilterTweaker can now be automatically undone during uninstall



Changes for v5.6.1 - v5.7.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1595.0
  • Changed default video renderer in MPC-HC on Vista/7 to "EVR Sync"
  • Removed MPC-HC 1.2.1008.0
  • Changed default H.264 decoder from ffdshow (libavcodec) to ffdshow (ffmpeg-mt)
  • This gives better performance on computers with multiple CPU cores
  • Updated Gabest MP4 splitter to version 1.3.1572.0



Changes for v5.6.0 - v5.6.1

  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.1.2



Changes for v5.5.1 - v5.6.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1458.0
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.4.0.1014
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.1.1
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 2.7
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.27
  • Broken codecs/filters can now also be removed during an unattended installation. This is optional and enabled by default



Changes for v5.4.4 - v5.5.1

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1405.0
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3158
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.25
  • Updated Win7DSFilterTweaker to version 2.2
  • Haali Media Splitter option "open linked files" is now enabled by default
  • Minor changes



Changes for v5.4.0 - v5.4.4

  • Updated Media Player Classoc Home Cinema to version 1.3.1333.0
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3130
  • Updated Gabest splitters to version 1.3.1333.0
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.0.4
  • Fixed a Runtime Error that a few people got when running the installer
  • Minor changes



Changes for v5.3.0 - v5.4.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1330.0
  • Added version 1.2.1008 of MPC-HC as alternative for those who have problems with the newer versions
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3126
  • Added preferred filter tweaker for Windows 7
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.24
  • Fixed settings issue when user chose to store MPC settings in an INI file



Changes for v5.2.0 - v5.3.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1311.0
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.4.0.923
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.23
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.0.0
  • Added file association options for: The KMPlayer
  • Moved speaker configuration to a separate page in the installer
  • Moved thumbnail options to a separate page in the installer
  • For 64-bit systems the thumbnail options have been moved to the 64-bit K-Lite Codec Pack
  • Minor changes and fixes



Changes for v5.1.0 - v5.2.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3096
  • Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.3.1290.0
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 3.1.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.22
  • File association options have been moved to separate pages in the installer
  • Some file association tweaks
  • Added support for playback of Blu-ray playlist files (*.mpls) from ripped blu-ray discs
  • Minor changes



Changes for v5.0.5 - v5.1.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3065
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.4.0.615
  • Updated Codec tweak Tool to version 3.1.0
  • New set of file type icons for Media Player Classic
  • Fixed file properties Explorer tab of Haali shell extension
  • Minor changes



Changes for v5.0.0 - v5.0.5

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3054
  • Updated FLV splitter to version 1.2.1207.0
  • Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.2.1207.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.20
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.9.5 - v5.0.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3029
  • Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.2.1164.0
  • Updated Codec tweak Tool to version 3.0.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.18
  • Support for Unicode filenames has been added to the MediaInfo tool
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.9.0 - v4.9.5

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 3018
  • Updated DirectVobSub to version 2.39.5.2
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.17
  • Added ffmpeg-mt plugin for ffdshow
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.8.5 - v4.9.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2996
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.4.0.330
  • Updated Gabest MP4 splitter to version 1.2.1160.0
  • Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.2.1160.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.16
  • Added the ability to easily change the preferred splitter for TS/M2TS files
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.8.0 - v4.8.5

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2954
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.15
  • Added the ability to easily change the preferred splitter for AVI/MP4/MOV/HDMOV/3GP files
  • Minor changes



Changes for 17026 - v4.8.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2925
  • Fixed a ffdshow threading bug that could make Windows Media Center crash
  • Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.2.1020.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.14
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 2.5.3
  • Minor changes and improvements



Changes for v4.7.0 - v4.7.5

  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.1008.0
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2819
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.4.0.205
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.12
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 2.5.1
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.6.2 - v4.7.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.1005.0
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2732
  • Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.2.997.0
  • Updated DirectVobSub to version 2.39.5.1
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.11
  • Fixed small issue with internal filter configuration in MPC
  • Fixed crash with DVD playback that was present in version 4.6.2
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.5.3 - v4.6.2

  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.991.0
  • The internal DXVA decoders of MPC-HC are now enabled by default on Windows Vista/Seven
  • The internal subtitle renderer of MPC-HC is now enabled by default on Windows Vista/Seven
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2676
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.2.0.1211
  • Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.2.988.0



Changes for v4.4.5 - v4.5.3

  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.972.0
  • Removed regular version of MPC
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2624
  • Added madFLAC (version 1.8)
  • Added CoreWavPack (version 1.1.1)
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.9.42.1
  • Updated MPEG splitter (Gabest) to version 1.2.972.0
  • Removed AVI splitter (Gabest)
  • The "Auto-load VSFilter" setting for Haali Media Splitter is now enabled by default



Changes for v4.4.2 - v4.4.5

  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.939.0
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2555
  • Updated MPEG splitter (Gabest) to version 1.2.940.0
  • Changed default AVI splitter from Gabest to system default (Microsoft)
  • Improved detection of broken 64-bit codecs/filters



Changes for v4.3.4 - v4.4.2

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 91
  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.929.0
  • The Homecinema version of MPC is now used by default
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2527
  • Updated MP4 splitter (Gabest) to version 1.0.0.5
  • Updated MPEG splitter (Gabest) to version 1.2.925.0
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.8
  • Some compatibility improvements
  • Detection of broken codecs/filters now also analyzes 64-bit items



Changes for v4.3.1 - v4.3.4

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 86
  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.1.904
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2364
  • Updated FLV splitter. Seeking now also works on files with broken metadata
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.2.5 - v4.3.1

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 85
  • Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.1.891
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2322
  • ffdshow is now able to decode E-AC3 and Dolby TrueHD audio. You must choose ffdshow as AC3 decoder to be able to use that functionality
  • Updated FLV splitter to version 1.0.0.5
  • FLV files that contains H.264 video and AAC audio are now fully supported
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.8
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.1.7 - v4.2.5

  • Added Media Player Classic Home Cinema version 1.1.843. This version of MPC has some new functionality. Such as internal DXVA decoders for H.264 and VC-1 video, and support for the video renderer EVR. At this moment the regular version of MPC is still included and used by default. Once the Home Cinema version becomes more stable, it will become the default.
  • Please read the FAQ if you want to use the DXVA functionality of MPC-HC. All requirements to make it work are explained in there.
  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 82
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2202
  • Removed libtheora and tremor plugins for ffdshow. Libavcodec is used instead.
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.7
  • Removed GSpot Codec Information Appliance
  • Removed DirectVobSub 2.33 (version 2.39 is still included)
  • When creating file associations for WMP/BS.Player/ZoomPlayer, the icon of the player is used as filetype icon. The MPC style icons are now only used when associating files to MPC.
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.1.7 - v4.2.2 Beta

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 82
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2202
  • Removed libtheora and tremor plugins for ffdshow. Libavcodec is used instead
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.6
  • Removed GSpot Codec Information Appliance
  • Removed DirectVobSub 2.33 (version 2.39 is still included)
  • When creating file associations for WMP/BS.Player/ZoomPlayer, the icon of the player is used as filetype icon. The MPC style icons are now only used when associating files to MPC
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.1.4 - v4.1.7

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2080
  • Updated DirectVobSub
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.1.0 - v4.1.4

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 73
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2067
  • Minor changes



Changes for v4.0.0 - v4.1.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 72
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2055
  • Downgraded Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1608 because a few people were having trouble with the newer version
  • Updated DirectVobSub to version 2.39
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.4
  • Added an index to the FAQ
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.9.5 - v4.0.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 55
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 2035
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.2.0.530
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.3



Changes for v3.9.0 - v3.9.5

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 53
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1980
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1608
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.1
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.8.5 - v3.9.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 49
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1937
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1513
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.8.122.18
  • Removed Gabest Matroska splitter
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.6.3
  • Changed default DivX decoder to ffdshow (on Win2000/XP)



Changes for v3.8.0 - v3.8.5

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 47
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1909
  • Removed ffdshow VFW interface
  • Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.6.1
  • Some file association improvements
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.7.5 - v3.8.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 40
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1872
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1317
  • Added MediaInfo 0.7.5.9



Changes for v3.7.0 - v3.7.5

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 revision 36
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1846
  • Updated FLV splitter
  • Removed CoreAVC



Changes for v3.6.5 - v3.7.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 34
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1805
  • Updated FLV splitter to version 1.0.0.4
  • Changed default MP3 audio decoder from Fraunhofer to ffdshow
  • Changed default MP1/MP2 audio decoder to ffdshow
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.6.2 - v3.6.5

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1734
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.401.3
  • The ffdshow whitelist is now disabled by default again
  • Added options to the installer to allow Windows Explorer to generate video thumbnails for the following file types: .mkv .mp4 .hdmov .ogm .flv .ts .m2ts
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.5.7 - v3.6.2

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1714
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1026
  • Updated Media Player Classic
  • Updated FLV splitter
  • Fixed "Reset to recommended settings" shortcut
  • Now installs an older version of Haali Media Splitter on Windows 2000 because the latest version is incompatible with win2k
  • Gabest MPEG splitter is no longer installed by default on Vista because the buggy Windows Explorer doesn't like this filter
  • Enabled error message display for Haali Media Splitter
  • Added Gabest Matroka splitter
  • The ffdshow whitelist is now enabled by default
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.5.7 - v3.6.0 Beta

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1700
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1026
  • Updated Media Player Classic
  • Updated FLV splitter
  • Fixed "Reset to recommended settings" shortcut
  • Now installs an older version of Haali Media Splitter on Windows 2000 because the latest version is incompatible with win2k
  • Enabled error message display for Haali Media Splitter
  • Added Gabest Matroka splitter
  • The ffdshow whitelist is now enabled by default
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.5.3 - v3.5.7

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1627
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.359.22
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.5.0 - v3.5.3

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1576
  • Workaround for a bug in the "Open File" dialog of WMP
  • Some fixes for 64-bit versions of Windows
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.4.5 - v3.5.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1534
  • Added Gabest AVI splitter 1.0.0.9
  • Gabest AVI splitter is now enabled by default instead of the standard Microsoft splitter
  • The pack is now able to play .amv files
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.4.0 - v3.4.5

  • Added support for Windows 98/ME/NT4 (only in this version)
  • Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1
  • Fixed three recently discoved security vulnerabilities in Media Player Classic
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1475
  • Re-added DirectVobSub 2.33
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool
  • Better handling of files that are 'in use' during installation. Such files will be replaced during next reboot
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.3.5 - v3.4.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1443
  • Updated CoreAVC to version 1.5
  • Updated FLV splitter
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.3.0 - v3.3.5

  • Updated Media Player Classic
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1424
  • Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.0.0.1828
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool
  • Added option to store MPC settings in registry (instead of ini)
  • Added file association option for .m4a
  • Minor changes and improvements



Changes for v3.2.5 - v3.3.0

  • Updated Media Player Classic [version 6.4.9.0+ | Mod by Casimir666 v1.0.9.0]
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1371
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool
  • Lots of small changes and improvements



Changes for v3.2.0 - v3.2.5

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1320
  • Fixed bug with Gabest MPEG splitter sometimes not installing properly
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool
  • The MPEG-2/DVD decoder will now be deselected by default if nVidia PureVideo is detected as installed. The pack already did this for other populair decoders
  • Improved file association creation/backup/restore
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.1.5 - v3.2.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1282
  • Added Haali shell extension
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool
  • Automatic Speaker configuration based on Windows audio settings
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.1.0 - v3.1.5

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1240
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.189.11
  • Updated unrar.dll
  • Added functionality to Codec Tweak Tool for importing/exporting settings
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.02 Beta - v3.1.0

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1193
  • Updated Haali media Splitter to version 1.7.152.18
  • Added Cyberlink MPEG2/DVD decoder
  • Added ffdshow whitelist feature. When enabled, usage of ffdshow will be restricted to a list of known compatible applications
  • Moved most ffdshow related things in the installer from Tasks to Components. This should make the available choices more clear
  • Uninstall your old version before updating to this version
  • Minor changes



Changes for v3.01 - v3.02 Beta

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1147
  • Updated Haali media Splitter to version 1.7.152.18
  • Added Cyberlink MPEG2/DVD decoder
  • Added ffdshow whitelist feature. When enabled, usage of ffdshow will be restricted to a list of known compatible applications
  • Moved most ffdshow related things in the installer from Tasks to Components. This should make the available choices more clear
  • Uninstall your old version before updating to this version



Changes for v3.00 - v3.01

  • Updated ffdshow to revison 1112
  • Minor changes



Changes for v2.89 - v3.00

  • Updated ffdshow to revison 1109
  • Added CoreAVC [version 1.3.0.0]



Changes for v2.88 - v2.89

  • Removed DivX decoder. The Xvid decoder will be used instead to decode all MPEG-4 variants
  • Improved Codec Tweak Tool



Changes for v2.87 - v2.88

  • Updated ffdshow to revison 1082
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.121.0
  • Fixed Unattended Install Wizard



Changes for v2.85 - v2.87

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 1076
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.100.18
  • Added file association option for .ogg
  • Changed default MP4 splitter from Gabest to Haali
  • Improved file association creation on Windows Vista
  • Improved Codec Tweak Tool
  • Minor changes



Changes for v2.84 - v2.85

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 971
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.89.0
  • Changed default the renderer used by MPC in Windows Vista from Overlay Mixer to System Default. This should prevent Aero from disabling during video playback
  • Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.70a
  • Updated Codec Tweak Tool



Changes for v2.83 - v2.84

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 885
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.62.21
  • Updated DirectVobSub



Changes for v2.82 - v2.83

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 806
  • Minor changes



Changes for v2.81 - v2.82

  • Updated Media Player Classic (version 6.4.9.0+ SVN build 2006-12-24)
  • Updated ffdshow to revision 733
  • Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.6.400.11
  • Added Gabest Ogg splitter



Changes for v2.80 - v2.81

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 696
  • Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.60 rc1
  • Fixed an error that showed at the end of the install/uninstall on Windows Vista.



Changes for v2.79 - v2.80

  • Updated ffdshow to revision 571
  • Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.60 beta 5
  • Minor changes



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