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 20.0.5 Standard ~ 39.4 MB ~ October 8th 2026

Changelog:

• Updated MPC-HC to version 2.8.3.2
• Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.10.8.2600
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 26.10

Download:

Filename: K-Lite_Codec_Pack_2005_Standard.exe
Size: 40349 KB
MD5: 8e39f10d84e24a46319c9df732681810
SHA256: 291d99415c576f7a374fc3e22073457c87ee4171fdcd3089f0c3e3c9344b6739

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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 Passkey Lite or MakeMKV.

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