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Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC)

Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is the best free, lightweight Windows media player. Play MP4, MKV, AVI, HEVC, and 4K video with built-in SRT/ASS subtitle support and DVD/Blu-ray playback—no codec packs needed, no ads, no tracking.

Wide format support
Lightweight & quick
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What Media Player Classic (MPC-HC) Offers

Universal format support, hardware acceleration, SRT/ASS subtitles, and DVD/Blu-ray—Media Player Classic Home Cinema delivers everything for smooth video playback on Windows, with no bloat.

Lightweight & Fast

Low RAM and CPU use—playback stays smooth even on older PCs. Quick launch and a responsive interface.

Universal Format Support

Play MP4, MKV, AVI, MP3, FLAC, and many more formats without installing extra codec packs.

Advanced Subtitle Support

SRT, ASS, SSA, VOBSUB and more. Adjust font, size, and position from the options.

DVD & Blu-ray Playback

Play discs and ISO files with full menus and chapters. No extra software required.

Customizable Interface

Change skins, toolbar layout, and window options from the menu to match your workflow.

Hardware Acceleration

DXVA and GPU decoding for smooth HEVC and high-resolution playback with minimal CPU load.

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See Media Player Classic (MPC-HC) in Action

Media Player Classic Home Cinema features a clean layout with playback controls and options at hand—no clutter, just what you need for smooth video playback.

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Pro-Grade Playback in a Simple Package

MPC-HC offers strong codec support, hardware acceleration, and a clear interface for reliable video and audio on Windows—without bloat.

  • Advanced codec support
  • Hardware acceleration
  • Customizable interface
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Light on Resources, Strong on Performance

Low memory and CPU use—MPC-HC plays MP4, MKV, AVI, and HEVC smoothly and keeps your system responsive.

  • Minimal memory footprint
  • Fast startup time
  • Optimized performance

One Player for Almost Every Format

MP4, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, HEVC, AV1, VP9—Media Player Classic Home Cinema plays them all without extra codecs.

  • All video formats
  • All audio formats
  • No codec packs needed
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Why Users Choose Media Player Classic (MPC-HC)

Free, open source, and built for Windows 10 and 11. Media Player Classic Home Cinema balances power, reliability, and simplicity—the best lightweight video player for Windows.

Open Source

Fully free with source code available. No ads, no telemetry, no paywalls.

Lightweight

Small download size and low RAM use. Runs well on both older and newer PCs.

Reliable

Stable, long-standing build trusted by users worldwide for everyday playback.

Feature-Rich

Subtitle support, hardware acceleration, and wide format coverage—no extra toolbars or junk.

Secure & Private

No data sent to the cloud—no tracking, no analytics. Your viewing stays on your PC.

Community Driven

Developed and updated by volunteers and contributors. Feedback and patches are welcome.

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Get the latest MPC-HC and enjoy smooth video and audio on Windows. No sign-up, no ads.

Wide format support
Lightweight & quick
No ads or tracking
Open source
Hardware acceleration
Subtitle support
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