GoKawiilMedia Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is a free and open-source video and audio player for Windows. MPC-HC is based on the original Guliverkli project and contains many additional features and bug fixes.
The player supports all common video and audio file formats available for playback. It has a built in DVD player with real-time zoom, support for AVI subtitles, built-in MPEG2/SVCD/DVD codec. Media Player Classic was created and is currently maintained by a programmer named "Gabest". This is a mod of Media Player Classic design for home cinema usage.
Is MPC-HC still being developed?
The original MPC-HC project ended in July 2017 with version 1.7.13. However, a community fork maintained by "clsid2" on GitHub has continued development and is actively releasing new builds.
What is the difference between the original MPC-HC and the clsid2 fork?
The original team stopped due to a lack of developers. The clsid2 fork picked up the codebase and continues to maintain it. It focuses on bug fixes, updating internal libraries like LAV Filters and MediaInfo, and keeping compatibility with modern Windows versions.
How often is MPC-HC updated now?
The clsid2 fork is updated regularly with development builds and stable releases. These include codec updates (e.g., AV1, HEVC improvements), bug fixes, and minor feature improvements. Updates are less frequent than flashy media players, but they still occur several times a year.
Does MPC-HC support modern video formats?
Yes, MPC-HC comes bundled with LAV Filters, which allow playback of most modern formats, including H.264, HEVC, VP9, AV1, and high-resolution audio and video files without the need for additional codec packs.
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