MPC-HC Changelog

Version history, fixes, and new features for Media Player Classic Home Cinema—what’s new in each release.

MPC-HC Version History & Updates

Regular updates—bug fixes, performance tweaks, and new features—to keep Media Player Classic Home Cinema reliable on Windows 10 and 11.

Latest Release
Current Version

Latest stable build with stability fixes, updated codecs, and performance improvements.

  • Updated codec libraries for better compatibility
  • Improved subtitle rendering and positioning
  • Enhanced hardware acceleration support
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Updated translations and language files
  • Performance optimizations for high-resolution playback
  • Improved network streaming stability
Previous Release
Major Update

Major release with new features and improvements across playback and interface.

  • Added support for AV1 codec decoding
  • Improved HDR video playback support
  • Enhanced YouTube playback integration
  • Updated dark theme with better contrast
  • Performance optimizations for 4K playback
  • Fixed memory leaks in playlist handling
  • Improved subtitle synchronization
  • Enhanced audio passthrough support
Stability Release
Compatibility Improvements

Stability and compatibility improvements across all platforms.

  • Fixed crash issues with certain video formats
  • Improved compatibility with latest Windows versions
  • Enhanced audio passthrough support
  • Updated DirectShow filters
  • Improved network streaming stability
  • Bug fixes in subtitle rendering
  • Enhanced DVD and Blu-ray menu navigation
Feature Update
New Features & Enhancements

Feature additions and user interface improvements.

  • Added support for new video codecs
  • Improved playlist management features
  • Enhanced keyboard shortcut customization
  • Updated user interface elements
  • Performance improvements for large files
  • Fixed issues with DVD menu navigation
  • Improved frame stepping accuracy
Bug Fix Release
Stability Improvements

Bug fixes and stability improvements across all features.

  • Fixed audio synchronization issues
  • Improved video rendering quality
  • Enhanced subtitle format support
  • Updated codec libraries
  • Improved error handling and recovery
  • Fixed memory management issues
  • Enhanced hardware acceleration compatibility
Major Feature Update
Significant Improvements

Major feature update with significant improvements.

  • Added dark theme support
  • Improved hardware acceleration
  • Enhanced subtitle styling options
  • Updated media format support
  • Improved user interface responsiveness
  • Fixed compatibility issues with newer Windows versions
  • Enhanced streaming protocol support
Original Release
Foundation Release

Original stable release from the MPC-HC development team before community continuation.

  • Comprehensive format support
  • Full subtitle and codec support
  • DVD and Blu-ray playback capabilities
  • Extensive customization options
  • Professional media playback features
  • Lightweight and efficient design

For the complete MPC-HC changelog and detailed release notes, visit the official GitHub Releases page. Download Media Player Classic to get the latest version.

View All MPC-HC Releases on GitHub