Download K-Lite Codec Pack Standard

The Standard variant of the codec pack is what we recommend for the average user. It contains the advanced player MPC-HC plus all the essential codecs needed for multimedia playback. It is small and powerful.

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 variants are: Basic, Full, and Mega.

Version 18.7.0 Standard ~ 36.7 MB ~ November 26th 2024

Changelog:

• Updated MPC-HC to version 2.3.8.0
• Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.8.8.2314
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 24.11

Download:

Filename: K-Lite_Codec_Pack_1870_Standard.exe
Size: 37615 KB
MD5: a934030bb88ccab4c03b4e9ba84b9169
SHA256: cbd1d41c922e38c6bfce6aa3aaa48db1ebc7a891a9d1e73ae0892aeaa1030df8

Genuine K-Lite files always have the exact same filename, size and hashes as indicated above. Do not install downloaded files that have different values.

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Beta versions

The latest development version with latest updates integrated 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.

MPC Video Renderer also supports Dolby Vision. This is our recommended choice as renderer for most users.

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.

3D Video

The codec pack contains a plugin for decoding H.264 MVC 3D Video. Included in Full/Mega edition only, for this Standard edition it is available separately HERE. To properly watch such videos you should use the included MPC-HC player 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.

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