Download K-Lite Codec Pack Mega

The Mega variant is the largest of the four variants of the codec pack. It provides everything that you need to play all your audio and video files. Additionally, it also contains some ACM/VFW codecs that can be used by certain old video encoding applications such as VirtualDub.

More information about this variant of the codec pack can be found on its contents and changelog pages.

Detailed differences between the four variants of the codec pack can be found on the comparison of abilities and comparison of contents pages. The other smaller variants are: Basic, Standard, and Full.

Version 17.6.0 Mega ~ 59.1 MB ~ May 14th 2023

• Updated MPC-HC to version 2.0.0.45
• Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.6.8.2022
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 23.04

Download:

Filename: K-Lite_Codec_Pack_1760_Mega.exe
Size: 60620 KB
MD5: cbb7767f73df33a37c4c8b1335f79866
SHA256: ed59ea42363b0935f12d05b89837b65d73bf0bedd09a657b25471d401f6e3c96

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Windows XP/Vista

The last version that is compatible with Windows XP SP3 is version 13.8.5, which can be downloaded HERE.
The last version that is compatible with Windows Vista is version 16.7.6, which can be downloaded HERE.

Old versions

Download links for old versions of the K-Lite Codec Pack can be found HERE.

Pro Tips

HDR Video Playback

To play such videos you need to use the included MPC-HC player and select MPC Video Renderer or Madvr as the video renderer. These video renderers can automatically send the HDR metadata to your TV when it is HDR capable. Otherwise they will convert the video colors to SDR so you can watch it on a normal monitor/TV.

Note: currently only HDR10 format is supported. Not Dolby Vision.

3D Video

The codec pack contains a plugin for decoding H.264 MVC 3D Video. To properly watch such videos you should use the included MPC-HC player (64-bit version) and select Madvr as the video renderer. Outputting 3D video to your monitor/TV requires Windows 8.x/10 (or Windows 7 with a modern NVIDIA GPU).

Note: playback of SBS (side-by-side) and Top/Bottom 3D video does not have the above requirements. Such videos are actually encoded as 2D video. Your TV should have an option to turn this into 3D.

In case of NVIDIA you must use driver version 418.xx or older. 3D support was removed in newer versions.

Blu-ray

MPC-HC is capable of playing Blu-ray discs. There are just two limitations:
1) It doesn't support Blu-ray menus. It automatically plays the longest title on the disc. Other titles can be accessed through the Navigate menu of the player.
2) The disc must be decrypted using an external tool. For example AnyDVD HD or Passkey Lite.

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