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MPC-HC

MPC-HC is a free, open-source media player for Windows. Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is a free and open-source video and audio player for Windows. It has 15,843 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Windows Media Player.

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About MPC-HC

Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is a free and open-source video and audio player for Windows. It is famous and loved for its simple and effective user interface, providing an excellent user experience. It offers a huge amount of functionality. Being a DirectShow player, it also allows flexibility and extensibility through third party filters.

Replaces

Commercial software people commonly use MPC-HC instead of.

  • Windows Media Player

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FAQ

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What is MPC-HC?

MPC-HC is a free, open-source media player for Windows. Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is a free and open-source video and audio player for Windows. It has 15,843 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Windows Media Player.

Is MPC-HC free and open source?

Yes. MPC-HC's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install MPC-HC?

Download the installer for Windows from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 2.8.2).

Can MPC-HC replace Windows Media Player?

MPC-HC is commonly used as a free alternative to Windows Media Player. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.