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It's beyond great, it's a great video player, it's super.
Review by bilek on
Jan 17, 2025 Version: 2.3.9
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Guillaume on
Nov 29, 2024 Version: 2.3.8
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by keenyoness on
Oct 29, 2024 Version: 2.3.7
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by muzzy on
Oct 19, 2024 Version: 2.3.6
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by keenyoness on
Oct 2, 2024 Version: 2.3.5.27
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@ChickyBoom
Historically speaking, MPC-BE is an alternative to MPC-HC which was there first, being itself a fork of Gabest's Media Player Classic aka MPC ;-)
Historically speaking, MPC-BE is an alternative to MPC-HC which was there first, being itself a fork of Gabest's Media Player Classic aka MPC ;-)
Review by Brazil2 on
Sep 8, 2024 Version: 2.3.5
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Good alternative to MPC-BE, which is still the best. But I don't know what it is with some devs of freeware, for some reason they seem to be extremely frustrated with their "hobby" going by how they word some of their statements toward users.
Review by ChickyBoom on
Sep 8, 2024 Version: 2.3.5
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 6/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 7/10
Rating by alpharugal on
Jul 7, 2024 Version: 2.3.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Hi, but one thing. I do not know, if i can write here.
Avast gives suspicious status and pops alert on every opening of software. You could contact the avast to not to treat it as suspicious. This tool is one for all videos and audios .
Thanks
Avast gives suspicious status and pops alert on every opening of software. You could contact the avast to not to treat it as suspicious. This tool is one for all videos and audios .
Thanks
Review by jraju on
Jun 16, 2024 Version: 2.3.0
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by crx on
Apr 20, 2024 Version: 2.2
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by i.Plague on
Mar 14, 2024 Version: 2.1.7
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The playback speed doesn't display when playing audio only so you have no idea what speed you're at when you change it. It works fine with video.
Review by Hung on
Feb 29, 2024 Version: 2.1.6
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by V1RG15 on
Feb 1, 2024 Version: 2.1.4
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Mike on
Dec 17, 2023 Version: 2.1.3
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
"Added advanced option to use MediaInfo to gather file durations when adding files to playlist" Even if the option is selected, it does not work. You have to reactivate it with each video.
I have been using MPC-HC for a long time. This new version is very disappointing.
I have been using MPC-HC for a long time. This new version is very disappointing.
Review by Luc77600 on
Nov 17, 2023 Version: MPC-HC 2.1.2
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 8/10
Seem there is serious regression since 2.1.1 - MediaInfo tab seem to be removed.
As this feature removal is not signaled seem builds are not properly tested so no rush if you like to have some features working.
My rating is related to overall application not particular version.
As this feature removal is not signaled seem builds are not properly tested so no rush if you like to have some features working.
My rating is related to overall application not particular version.
Review by pandy on
Nov 9, 2023 Version: 2.1.1 ; 2.1.2
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Subtitles auto selection stopped working. Normally, I would play the first file in a series, select the appropriate subtitles, goto to Options/Playback/Subtitles and enter the appropriate subtitles numerical position. Every file after would continue to use the subtitles associated with that position. For example, if the subtitles appear like this:
English (Signs-Songs)
English (Full)
No subtitles
I would enter 2 for English (Full) and all other files would use position 2 subtitles. Now everything defaults to No subtitles. I've uninstalled, deleted the MPC-HC folder and re-installed. Any suggestions?
English (Signs-Songs)
English (Full)
No subtitles
I would enter 2 for English (Full) and all other files would use position 2 subtitles. Now everything defaults to No subtitles. I've uninstalled, deleted the MPC-HC folder and re-installed. Any suggestions?
Review by ecktt on
Oct 19, 2023 Version: 2.0.0
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
Have no problem with the subtitle.
So must be something wrong with your installation
So must be something wrong with your installation
Review by glimmerman on
Sep 5, 2023 Version: 2.0.0
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
version 2.0.0, it stops playing subs titles all the time and then when load new movie they still wont show. only fix is to close and reopen player but most the time they just stop dispaying the srt while playing the movie. please fix.
Review by johnyk on
Sep 5, 2023 Version: 2.0.0
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 7/10
After latest update i can´t see the subtitle.
Get ass sub i the file.
But need to extract it to use the sub.
Never have to do that before
Get ass sub i the file.
But need to extract it to use the sub.
Never have to do that before
Review by glimmerman on
Jan 21, 2023 Version: 2,0,0
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by john c on
Jan 14, 2023 Version: 2.0.0
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The dark theme and seekbar preview are great additions in the latest version. Seekbar thumbnails are not as smooth as Youtube, but of course they are not generated in the conversion, but in real-time, so it make sense. Dark theme is among the best I have seen so far on Windows. Thanks team!
Review by stranno on
Nov 13, 2022 Version: 1.9.24
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Ebolael on
Oct 3, 2022 Version: 1.9.23
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by longwin on
Sep 13, 2022 Version: 1.9.23
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
How long we will wait when play audio file can show OSD (like volume %) on it ?
Review by longwin on
Sep 3, 2022 Version: 1.9.23
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: -/10
Functionality: -/10
Value for money: -/10
Overall: 5/10
MPC-HC plays HD video smoothly on my old machine, whereas VLC hiccups.
I had trouble playing embedded PGS subtitles and could find no web post that clearly pointed out what to do. After some experimentation, this is what I came up with...
To View PGS Subtitles with MPC-HC
Select "View > Options"
In left pane, select "Subtitles > Misc"
Untick "Prefer forced and/or default subtitle tracks", "Prefer external subtitles over embedded subtitles" and "Ignore embedded subtitles"
In left pane, select "Internal Filters"
At bottom of right pane, under "Internal LAV Filters settings", select "Splitter"
At bottom left, tick "Enable Tray Icon"
(Click OK, OK)
White tray icons will now appear when playing a video.
Play a video and right-click on a white tray icon to find one which shows "subtitles"
Under "Subtitles", select "S: pgs"
PGS subtitles should now show.
I had trouble playing embedded PGS subtitles and could find no web post that clearly pointed out what to do. After some experimentation, this is what I came up with...
To View PGS Subtitles with MPC-HC
Select "View > Options"
In left pane, select "Subtitles > Misc"
Untick "Prefer forced and/or default subtitle tracks", "Prefer external subtitles over embedded subtitles" and "Ignore embedded subtitles"
In left pane, select "Internal Filters"
At bottom of right pane, under "Internal LAV Filters settings", select "Splitter"
At bottom left, tick "Enable Tray Icon"
(Click OK, OK)
White tray icons will now appear when playing a video.
Play a video and right-click on a white tray icon to find one which shows "subtitles"
Under "Subtitles", select "S: pgs"
PGS subtitles should now show.
Review by PeterDuke on
Jan 3, 2022 Version: 1.9.18
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
Rating by Mark on
Dec 8, 2021 Version: 1.9.17
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This is NOT a review, but it's an answer to the 'review' of Q. The user had issues while installing MPC-HC on a Win XP machine. It's written clearly that this fork of MPC-HC (by clsid) is obviously NOT compatible with Win XP, as is the majority of modern video players. There are so many limits for multimedia purpose in Win XP that it's not trivial to maintain the compatibility with a so ancient operating system. You must use MPC-HC version 1.7.16 for Win XP machines. Here's the official link: https://mpc-hc.org/.
So, an advice for You: please read carefully all the infos related to a video or audio player before writing on a so popular website as VideoHelp.
So, an advice for You: please read carefully all the infos related to a video or audio player before writing on a so popular website as VideoHelp.
Review by Ziggy1978 on
Nov 6, 2021 Version: 1.9.16
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Latest version which is XP compatible is v1.7.13.
Dowload it from https://www.videohelp.com/software/Media-Player-Classic-Home-Cinema/old-versions
Dowload it from https://www.videohelp.com/software/Media-Player-Classic-Home-Cinema/old-versions
Review by Brazil on
Oct 30, 2021 Version: 1.9.16
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Software did not install. Installer states "This program does not support the version of Windows your computer is running.". The VideoHelp description page does not indicate any limitation other than Windows architecture for the software.
The operating system I tested on is Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3.
The operating system I tested on is Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3.
Review by Q on
Oct 29, 2021 Version: 1.9.16 x86
OS: WinXP Ease of use: -/10
Functionality: -/10
Value for money: -/10
Overall: 5/10
Rating by on
Sep 22, 2021 Version: 1.9.16
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
When did someone pick up the ball & run with this program again? The last version I have is 1.8.7, that version is 6 years old.
It's good to see that the program has new life to it, for the last 5 years I've been using MPC-BE. It runs fine, the user interface is a little different, but I always preferred the LAV filters interface with HC over that of BE.
Is this new version capable of handling x264 10 bit HDR encoded video files?
It's good to see that the program has new life to it, for the last 5 years I've been using MPC-BE. It runs fine, the user interface is a little different, but I always preferred the LAV filters interface with HC over that of BE.
Is this new version capable of handling x264 10 bit HDR encoded video files?
Review by Tony on
Sep 21, 2021 Version: 1.9.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
This software lag behind Potplayer at least 10-12 years....
Review by Fastener on
Aug 28, 2021 Version: latest
OS: Windows 10 Ease of use: 4/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 3/10
Rating by Jolly Dee on
Aug 28, 2021 Version: 1.9.15
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I now prefer MPC-HC again, having gotten frustrated with occasional freeze issues with MPC-BE, and the fact MPC-HC's preview on seekbar is finally working (though it does just display empty with one of my files).
Review by ChickyBoom on
Aug 26, 2021 Version: 1.9.15.20
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by JollyDee on
Jul 29, 2021 Version: 1.9.14
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Preview on seek bar still does not work for me, so I prefer MPC-BE.
Review by chickinski on
Jul 8, 2021 Version: 1.9.14
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Please make it possible to play ISO files directly.
Review by becky on
Jun 29, 2021 Version: 1.9.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
Rating by slobber on
Jun 5, 2021 Version: 1.9.12
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Hey MPC-HC team, please add Anaglyph 3D option like vlc for playing 3D SBS video. How many time I have requested for this feature. But no update till now.
*** My default video player is MPC, but still carrying secondary player, vlc only for this feature. 😪
Listen to users please. 🙏🏻
*** My default video player is MPC, but still carrying secondary player, vlc only for this feature. 😪
Listen to users please. 🙏🏻
Review by Bibhas on
Jun 2, 2021 Version: 1.9.10
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by dbius on
Feb 27, 2021 Version: 1.9.10
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Check this about the subtitles issue with v1.9.9:
https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/issues/884
And get latest dev version:
https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/releases
https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/issues/884
And get latest dev version:
https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/releases
Review by Brazil2 on
Feb 21, 2021 Version: 1.9.9.x
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Fantastic player and I use it many years.
There is only one problem with newest 1.9.9 version (x64). Doesnt proper display croatian characters like š,đ,č,ć,ž.
Tried everything like change system locale, change encoding subtitles and font settings (in previous version 1.9.8 x64 works excellent with option Default (1)). Tried clean installation of version 1.9.9 and upgrade from version 1.9.8 but no luck. In version 1.9.8 works fine.
There is only one problem with newest 1.9.9 version (x64). Doesnt proper display croatian characters like š,đ,č,ć,ž.
Tried everything like change system locale, change encoding subtitles and font settings (in previous version 1.9.8 x64 works excellent with option Default (1)). Tried clean installation of version 1.9.9 and upgrade from version 1.9.8 but no luck. In version 1.9.8 works fine.
Review by Driveshaft on
Feb 20, 2021 Version: 1.9.9
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Barak on
Feb 12, 2021 Version: 1.9.9
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 7/10
Rating by killerpot on
Jan 19, 2021 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Thanks for the new vesion. Good job
Review by Gioantonnello on
Aug 2, 2020 Version: 1.9.7
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
good
Review by iori yagami on
Aug 2, 2020 Version: 1.9.7
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Hitomi on
Aug 2, 2020 Version: 1.9.7
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by angang on
Jul 27, 2020 Version: 1.9.6.7 Dev
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by bacara131 on
Jul 21, 2020 Version: 1.9.6
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
best player , faster , and full portable and working stable
Review by handsome on
Jun 26, 2020 Version: 1.9.6
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Add 3D SBS video placback support... Why don't you do this? Do you read reviews or not i have doubt on it.
Review by Bibhas on
Jun 23, 2020 Version: 1.9
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by absolutly on
Jun 20, 2020 Version: 1.9.5
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Rating by Remon on
Jun 20, 2020 Version: 1.9.3
OS: Windows 8 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Antonio on
Jun 6, 2020 Version: 1.9.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Awsome as always and fiiiinally we can take a "screenshot with subtitle"... But the CPU/Ram usage is so high !
Review by Evil_Potato on
May 24, 2020 Version: 1.9.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
MPC-HC uses almost three times CPU and GPU compared to VLC, when I play 4K Video. Plese fix it. And add 3D video support.
Review by Bibhas on
Apr 20, 2020 Version: 1.9.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by Bibhas on
Apr 2, 2020 Version: 1.9.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Thanks for adding A-B Repeat Functionality.
Review by Jeff O on
Mar 29, 2020 Version: 1.9.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
smooth player, no problem playing 4k videos
Review by Teddy on
Mar 6, 2020 Version: latest
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Me on
Feb 6, 2020 Version: 1.9
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by angang on
Feb 4, 2020 Version: 1.9.1
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
# REQUEST...
Please add 3D SBS Playback support in MPC-HC. All other players have that feature. Please do it.
Please add 3D SBS Playback support in MPC-HC. All other players have that feature. Please do it.
Review by Bibhas on
Feb 4, 2020 Version: 1.9.1
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
this player will be perfect if mouse wheel left & right is added in the keys selection
Review by alleway on
Jan 3, 2020 Version: 1.9.0
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
this player would be perfect if mouse right & left iss add in the keys function
Review by alleway on
Jan 3, 2020 Version: 1.9.0
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by cavvac on
Jan 2, 2020 Version: 1.90
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Mike on
Nov 30, 2019 Version: 1.8.8
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
October 2019 - I use both MPC-HC and MPC-BE + LAV filters + madVR video renderer + Sanear audio renderer. Both players are mature, so they're stable, lightweight, reliable and fast, without bugs. No other players in my arsenal can collect so few crashes in all these years. Great code. On my system MPC-HC is a bit faster when dealing with files on hard-disk, but MPC-BE (with integrated youtube-dl) ,is faster when opening http url streaming videos.
p.s. mpv or PotPlayer both open http url streaming videos much faster than MPC-BE or MPC-HC (as for october 2019)
p.s. mpv or PotPlayer both open http url streaming videos much faster than MPC-BE or MPC-HC (as for october 2019)
Review by Ziggy1978 on
Oct 29, 2019 Version: MPC-HC 1.8.8
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by pesimista on
Oct 21, 2019 Version: 1.8.8
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Score is reduced because(see below):-
Current version 18.8 has distorted audio when using internal splitter. Audio system has been check using all internal setups provided. Also check media file against other players to check its not a problem with the file - all play using other players.
Note:- Sounds all right when using external splitter/audio setup.
Suggest change is recent as it seemed to work OK with 18.7.
Current version 18.8 has distorted audio when using internal splitter. Audio system has been check using all internal setups provided. Also check media file against other players to check its not a problem with the file - all play using other players.
Note:- Sounds all right when using external splitter/audio setup.
Suggest change is recent as it seemed to work OK with 18.7.
Review by ABrit on
Oct 7, 2019 Version: 18.8
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 4/10
Overall: 4/10
Rating by Odilajd on
Sep 23, 2019 Version: 1.8.7
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
IMHO MPC-HC remain the video player with the core code better written, stable, reliable, robust, no bloatware.
Together with LAV filters and madVR, the trio is the best way to play video files with high visual quality and respect to the standards. The Sanear (or the internal one, they're the same) audio renderer give a clear and articulate audio reproduction. Personally, with my B&W 805S speakers, for stereo playback of wave files with Audio Analogue pre + power amps, I prefer the sound quality of MPC-HC + internal wasapi audio renderer than JRiver Media Center.
If You want a minimalist and high quality audio and video player, go for it.
Together with LAV filters and madVR, the trio is the best way to play video files with high visual quality and respect to the standards. The Sanear (or the internal one, they're the same) audio renderer give a clear and articulate audio reproduction. Personally, with my B&W 805S speakers, for stereo playback of wave files with Audio Analogue pre + power amps, I prefer the sound quality of MPC-HC + internal wasapi audio renderer than JRiver Media Center.
If You want a minimalist and high quality audio and video player, go for it.
Review by Ziggy1978 on
Aug 6, 2019 Version: 1.8.7
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
is that last stable version ? i love it amazing player ! thanks so much safe and portable
Review by ugur handsome on
Jul 15, 2019 Version: media player classic
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by GeorgeH on
Jun 16, 2019 Version: 1.8.6
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by sportx on
Jun 9, 2019 Version: 1.8.6
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by zarnec on
May 20, 2019 Version: 1.8.6
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
best overall with MadVar
Review by zq4u on
Mar 17, 2019 Version: MPC-HC 1.8.5
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
wow don't know what caused the previous review. maybe the poster works on a different forK? mpc-hc has worked fine here for years....
Review by aedipuss on
Feb 22, 2019 Version: 1.8.4
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Absolute complete garbage. Unable to parse subtitle directories, has over 200 hotkeys that must be cleared individually,. virtually non-existant support or even knowledge of the program amongst the support. Avoid at all costs.
Review by C8mY9 on
Feb 22, 2019 Version: 1.8.4
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Rating by Pimpernel on
Jan 19, 2019 Version: 1.8.4.0
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by trancer on
Dec 23, 2018 Version: 1.8.4
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
wowwwww thank youuuu so much for keeping this one alive
i would kiss you
thank you for your time
i would kiss you
thank you for your time
Review by waltdisneypixar on
Dec 21, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by George on
Dec 11, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Quinn on
Dec 3, 2018 Version: 1.7.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Ayo on
Dec 3, 2018 Version: 1.7.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Grim on
Dec 3, 2018 Version: 1.7.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by i.Plague on
Nov 14, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I use this with LAV Filters and MadVR for excellent quality playback. Still one of the best media players available, even though it's not in full development anymore.
Also, my x64 installs all play back DVD video just fine. Sounds like a possible config issue for the previous reviewer.
Also, my x64 installs all play back DVD video just fine. Sounds like a possible config issue for the previous reviewer.
Review by Poppa_Meth on
Nov 13, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The 64 bit version doesn't play dvd authored files,just freezes,the 32 bit has no issues regarding this.
Review by johns0 on
Nov 12, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
Rating by Dreamer on
Nov 2, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 6/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 6/10
Rating by George on
Oct 18, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by acteur55 on
Oct 9, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by sigma on
Oct 8, 2018 Version: 1.8.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by myst47 on
Sep 20, 2018 Version: 1.8.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
OK, looks like version 1.8.2 fixed "play Directory" bug. Will now install 1.8.2
Review by curious on
Sep 17, 2018 Version: 1.8.2
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Always loved MPC-HC but latest version (1.8.1) may have a bug. Plays DVDs OK, but hangs if you select "File -> Directory..." and attempt to play VIDEO_TS folder. Had to regress to version 1.7.x. Will wait for next version.
Review by curious on
Sep 16, 2018 Version: 1.8.1
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 2/10
Overall: 2/10
Rating by Trancer on
Jun 19, 2018 Version: 1.7.16 x64
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Downloaded it, figured out (with some confusion) how to play a DVD (one which I've played on this exact drive many times). I get the message: "Invalid disc region". No information on what that means or how to fix it. On-line forums are gobbledy-gook. Will uninstall.
Review by Slade on
Mar 31, 2018 Version: 1.7.3
OS: Windows 10 Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Rating by ryks on
Mar 30, 2018 Version: 1.7.14.4
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by Wakaku on
Mar 11, 2018 Version: 1.7.15
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Using K-lite's last compatible XP build 13.8.0 you can safely use the special build 1.7.14.2 as it has been modified to work with XP!
Review by Wilson on
Feb 16, 2018 Version: 1.7.14.2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The last version is only a minor bug fix and ironically that build will not now work in XP despite fixing bugs which appeared in Win system versions. So stick with the 1.7.13 build. I haven't noticed any major faults with it. Here's hoping development continues and xp support continues. To be frank apart from Win7, Win8/8.1 and 10 are awful systems. XP is very stable and software runs easily on it. Half the planet is still using it in some commercial situation too and will do so up until 2019 or maybe even later as corporate security fixes/patches are still available.
Review by 7of9 on
Aug 3, 2017 Version: 1.7.13
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
can't believe you dropped support for xp this is the only media player used for windows xp..
i think LAV filters also will drop for winxp :(
first dropped support for mpc-be now for mpc-hc :(
i think LAV filters also will drop for winxp :(
first dropped support for mpc-be now for mpc-hc :(
Review by DragonGlass on
Aug 2, 2017 Version: 1.7.13.32
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Use this for XP support. Great media player. Only problem I had was it flashed up error box warning when I trying to play DVD, something about missing pins, whatever that means etc, so I used ol media player classic just for that instead to play dvds.
Review by Sid on
Aug 2, 2017 Version: 1.7.13
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
It's not dead yet:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=174738
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=174738
Review by Brazil on
Jul 23, 2017 Version: 1.7.13.1
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Fantastic player!
Such a pity v1.7.13 is the very last version...
Wonder what would be happening if, for instance, v2 would be released as donation-ware
or at a small fee of -say- 5 dollar or so.
But then again, probably that option has been considered.
Anyway, it is sad news indeed.
-
v1.7.13 is released and farewell
https://mpc-hc.org/2017/07/16/1.7.13-released-and-farewell/
Such a pity v1.7.13 is the very last version...
Wonder what would be happening if, for instance, v2 would be released as donation-ware
or at a small fee of -say- 5 dollar or so.
But then again, probably that option has been considered.
Anyway, it is sad news indeed.
-
v1.7.13 is released and farewell
https://mpc-hc.org/2017/07/16/1.7.13-released-and-farewell/
Review by Mike on
Jul 23, 2017 Version: 1.7.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Who needs a codec pack when you have this baby? Still the best and works in XP unlike others.
Review by Callum on
Jul 18, 2017 Version: 1.7.13
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This excellent media player does indeed have a notice on the developer website that this is the last version due to a lack of developers. However, it seems new developer are stepping in to continue development. Don't count it dead just yet.
Review by Poppa_Meth on
Jul 18, 2017 Version: 1.7.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
unfortunately this is the last update and it's EOL for this software. it's been a nice ride, but it's over....
Review by aedipuss on
Jul 17, 2017 Version: 1.7.13
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've been using this essential app from the beginning days of the original Media Player Classic. In my opinion, it's the very best of all media players. It's FREE, it's lightweight, and it's POWERFUL!
A+ across the board!
A+ across the board!
Review by Dr. TaaDow on
Jul 17, 2017 Version: 1.7.13
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by i on
Jun 5, 2017 Version: 1.7.11
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by aa on
Jun 5, 2017 Version: 1.7.11
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by m on
Jun 5, 2017 Version: 1.7.11
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Still best player out there IMO. I use it alongside with potplayer, which has some additional/more advanced/more unnecessary ;) features concerning subtitles, capturing etc.
Huge advantage towards PP: MPC-HC comes with great default settings while PP (still) employs some filtering/ settings by default, which might help with low / unstable source PQ (-> yt clips, streaming). Not recommended for untouched PQ.
PP improved it's defaults over last years though, AFAICS.
@ vhwul62: right, no exclusive forum but apart from avsforum.com and pavilufs tutorial, there's a MPC-HC thread located @ doom9.org:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=166689
There's also a LAV (built-in filters employed in MPC-HC), and madVR thread ,
the devs delivering all this great stuff active there as well (big thanks! )
Huge advantage towards PP: MPC-HC comes with great default settings while PP (still) employs some filtering/ settings by default, which might help with low / unstable source PQ (-> yt clips, streaming). Not recommended for untouched PQ.
PP improved it's defaults over last years though, AFAICS.
@ vhwul62: right, no exclusive forum but apart from avsforum.com and pavilufs tutorial, there's a MPC-HC thread located @ doom9.org:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=166689
There's also a LAV (built-in filters employed in MPC-HC), and madVR thread ,
the devs delivering all this great stuff active there as well (big thanks! )
Review by tuco76 on
Sep 10, 2015 Version: 1.7.9.145
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
It can be hard to configure MPC-HC with madVR, ffdshow or Avisynth so I made a very complete guide to setup MPC-HC with these softs.
http://www.ezoden.com/htpc/4/how-to-setup-htpc-introduction
http://www.ezoden.com/htpc/4/how-to-setup-htpc-introduction
Review by paviluf on
Apr 13, 2015 Version: 1.7.8
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Cannot but grant 10's to this product. Over the last few days I have tried KMPlayer, Potplayer and sofar have been using VLC Player. I had some issues with VLC Player, reason for me to check out alternatives. KMPlayer and Potplayer crashed regularly (grey window: 'not responding', or simply doing nothing at all, unable to close, except for stopping the process via the taskmanager). Uninstalled/re-installed, still the same.
I tried out MPC-HC and it performed well. Actually I could not get it to crash. Played Blu Ray, DVD, MP4, wmv immediately after each other, i.e. when MPC started with one movie/video I dropped another into it.
MPC Instantly switched to the new one. No delays, like with KMPlayer/Potplayer.
VLC one way or the other could not play .wmv files very well: starting off garbled and after a couple of seconds the video was displayed well. MPC: no issues.
Regret they do not have a decent forum, like most other players. Haven't discovered a snapshot functionality (camera). Think there is a way to create thumbnails, but a single shot snapshot would be great.
Except for that: perfect program!
I tried out MPC-HC and it performed well. Actually I could not get it to crash. Played Blu Ray, DVD, MP4, wmv immediately after each other, i.e. when MPC started with one movie/video I dropped another into it.
MPC Instantly switched to the new one. No delays, like with KMPlayer/Potplayer.
VLC one way or the other could not play .wmv files very well: starting off garbled and after a couple of seconds the video was displayed well. MPC: no issues.
Regret they do not have a decent forum, like most other players. Haven't discovered a snapshot functionality (camera). Think there is a way to create thumbnails, but a single shot snapshot would be great.
Except for that: perfect program!
Review by vhwul62 on
Jan 4, 2015 Version: 1.7.7
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Best player. Many important fixes in latest Nightly 1.7.5.164 after I reported the bugs to the developers :)
Review by flashandpan007 on
Jun 11, 2014 Version: 1.7.5.164
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Great program! I only use it to watch hd movies in better quality.
@Doomsday.a it's only because you are playing a 5.1 audio on your 2.0 speakers. You have to use a mixer (ffdshow audio decoder can do that)
Tuto part 1 & 2: see attached link
tips: add the volume filter to increase the sound when you playing a 5.1
screen: http://i.imgur.com/6lHJyB2.png
@Doomsday.a it's only because you are playing a 5.1 audio on your 2.0 speakers. You have to use a mixer (ffdshow audio decoder can do that)
Tuto part 1 & 2: see attached link
tips: add the volume filter to increase the sound when you playing a 5.1
screen: http://i.imgur.com/6lHJyB2.png
Review by HelpVid on
Apr 16, 2014 Version: 1.7.3.226
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
this player io one of the best ones out there ....
its raly simple . quality is great
i just have one problem with it
when i play a film with it the background sound or the music sound is louder than when they speak .
how do i fix that?
thanks
its raly simple . quality is great
i just have one problem with it
when i play a film with it the background sound or the music sound is louder than when they speak .
how do i fix that?
thanks
Review by Doomsday.a on
Mar 3, 2014 Version: 1.7.3
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 10/10
MPC-HC v1.7.0
"Bitrate" field (Ctrl+4) not working during playback, this field is always empty. In previous 1.6.x versions all works good.
"Bitrate" field (Ctrl+4) not working during playback, this field is always empty. In previous 1.6.x versions all works good.
Review by AlexAAL on
Nov 3, 2013 Version: 1.7.0
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
Simply the best player of all time when using it with ffdshow. Thank you so much
Review by flashandpan007 on
May 22, 2013 Version: 1.6.7
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've report a bug in the 1.67 portable version 32 and 64bits. Video H264/aac in an FLV bucket start green screen.
Problem was note in 1.65.. 32 bits which I have gone back to.
Suggest further testing of new version (1.67..) is required.
Problem was note in 1.65.. 32 bits which I have gone back to.
Suggest further testing of new version (1.67..) is required.
Review by ABBrittain on
May 21, 2013 Version: 1.67
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Thanks for a awesome new release!
Review by rapunzel on
Mar 18, 2013 Version: 1.6.6.6957
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Hmmm... It's just curious. There is no x64 edition for MPC-HC version 1.6.6.6770
Review by V·H·User on
Feb 12, 2013 Version: 1.6.6.6770
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
blue2,
You do ask a very good question that I would like the answer to too. I'm not a software coder and don't know how code and keyloggers would work. However your question pushed me to ask if there would be detection's from other AV's, So I downloaded the installer and scanned it with Virustotal. Results are below:
https://www.virustotal.com/file/1ba4a348c516f0e7d511b238b0fa191f797723ccaeb2126be0994ba8c30a8df5/analysis/1355827111/
It's reported as completely clean, even KAV. I suggest you submit your detection report to
MPC-HC developers or even Kaspersky. I know it's a lot of hassle and you could just avoid it and go on, but it might help the developers, and give you peace of mind.
You do ask a very good question that I would like the answer to too. I'm not a software coder and don't know how code and keyloggers would work. However your question pushed me to ask if there would be detection's from other AV's, So I downloaded the installer and scanned it with Virustotal. Results are below:
https://www.virustotal.com/file/1ba4a348c516f0e7d511b238b0fa191f797723ccaeb2126be0994ba8c30a8df5/analysis/1355827111/
It's reported as completely clean, even KAV. I suggest you submit your detection report to
MPC-HC developers or even Kaspersky. I know it's a lot of hassle and you could just avoid it and go on, but it might help the developers, and give you peace of mind.
Review by BlazeSeven on
Dec 18, 2012 Version: 1.6.5 x86
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
BlazeSeven,
Thanks for that reply, which actually will help me to clarify what my hasty post left out.
I've been using MPCHC for years without issue until this install. Second, perhaps instead of installing the zip file this time, I used the installer file which did write to the registry.
It may be a heuristic detection, but the question remains what keystrokes would MPHC need to monitor when the program is initialized (clicked on), but isn't running? It isn't a "virus" detection, it is a detection that MPHC is monitoring keystrokes.
Thanks for that reply, which actually will help me to clarify what my hasty post left out.
I've been using MPCHC for years without issue until this install. Second, perhaps instead of installing the zip file this time, I used the installer file which did write to the registry.
It may be a heuristic detection, but the question remains what keystrokes would MPHC need to monitor when the program is initialized (clicked on), but isn't running? It isn't a "virus" detection, it is a detection that MPHC is monitoring keystrokes.
Review by blue2 on
Dec 18, 2012 Version: 1.65 x86
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
blue2
I've been using Media Player Classic Home Cinema for years now and it has not been flagged by any
antivirus i've used. I'd trust MPC-HC and say it's a false positive detection. As an alternative you could download a portable zip version from MPC-HC website link below:
http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/downloads/
Zip versions should not write into the registry, so you might avoid getting flagged by KAV. Hope this helps.
I've been using Media Player Classic Home Cinema for years now and it has not been flagged by any
antivirus i've used. I'd trust MPC-HC and say it's a false positive detection. As an alternative you could download a portable zip version from MPC-HC website link below:
http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/downloads/
Zip versions should not write into the registry, so you might avoid getting flagged by KAV. Hope this helps.
Review by BlazeSeven on
Dec 17, 2012 Version: 1.6.5 x86
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Installed Media Player Classic Home Cinema 1.6.5 x86 version last night.
When I opened it the first time, KAV flagged it as a "keylogger" with various entries being written into the registry.
Anyone else seeing this and is there something in the app's initialization that is causing this?
When I opened it the first time, KAV flagged it as a "keylogger" with various entries being written into the registry.
Anyone else seeing this and is there something in the app's initialization that is causing this?
Review by blue2 on
Dec 17, 2012 Version: 1.6.5 x86
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Still the most balanced offer between sharpness/stability/ease of use/low resources.
Review by Montmorency on
Nov 22, 2012 Version: 1.6.4.6052
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Did anyone notice change in Options => Output tab in XhmikosR's builds !? Is MPC-HC getting " bells and whistles " ?
Or I'm just gettin' old...
Or I'm just gettin' old...
Review by -t40- on
Aug 10, 2012 Version: 1.6.3.5774 (20eb461)
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 7/10
[b]@banjo[/b]
here is latest DirectX (all version 9, 10, 11) update: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109[/url]
here is latest DirectX (all version 9, 10, 11) update: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109[/url]
Review by somespirit on
Jun 25, 2012 Version: 1.6.3.5200
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 7/10
This is microsoft fault, since they continue to update Dx 9 library yet foolishly doesn't include it to their Windows update, opting to ship with ancient Dx9 lib on their windows. Thing written with Dx9 usage is not compatible with Dx10 or 11, again, blame ms for that.
Review by epsilonalpha on
Jun 23, 2012 Version: 1.6.3.5147
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
I wasn't exactly complaining. It just seems strange that a product should apparently insist on an OLD version of DirectX.
The references to "In order to run MPC-HC with no problems you must have at least Windows XP SP3 operating system, SSE capable CPU and the latest DirectX 9.0c runtime (June 2010). Install it regardless of the operating system, they all need it" are a bit misleading since the Microsoft install page linked above clearly says "Note that the DirectX Runtime (Direct3D, DirectInput, DirectSound) is not part of this package as it is included as part of the Windows operating system, and therefore cannot be installed or uninstalled. Updating the DirectX Runtime is achieved by installing the latest Service Pack or obtaining a newer version of Windows." If MPC-HC said, as Ai Haibara says, that you need to install a few older files for the product to work then that would make more sense than the suggestion that DirectX 9.0c is newer that DirectX 11.
Anyway. Update/downgrade (whatever) installed and MPC-HC is working. Thanks for the pointers.
The references to "In order to run MPC-HC with no problems you must have at least Windows XP SP3 operating system, SSE capable CPU and the latest DirectX 9.0c runtime (June 2010). Install it regardless of the operating system, they all need it" are a bit misleading since the Microsoft install page linked above clearly says "Note that the DirectX Runtime (Direct3D, DirectInput, DirectSound) is not part of this package as it is included as part of the Windows operating system, and therefore cannot be installed or uninstalled. Updating the DirectX Runtime is achieved by installing the latest Service Pack or obtaining a newer version of Windows." If MPC-HC said, as Ai Haibara says, that you need to install a few older files for the product to work then that would make more sense than the suggestion that DirectX 9.0c is newer that DirectX 11.
Anyway. Update/downgrade (whatever) installed and MPC-HC is working. Thanks for the pointers.
Review by banjo on
Jun 23, 2012 Version: 1.6.2.4902
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
banjo => always read the install note before complaining please !
Note
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7 32bit/64bit
System Requirements:
An SSE capable CPU The latest DirectX 9.0c runtime (June 2010). Install it regardless of the operating system, they all need it.
Note
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7 32bit/64bit
System Requirements:
An SSE capable CPU The latest DirectX 9.0c runtime (June 2010). Install it regardless of the operating system, they all need it.
Review by OkeN on
Jun 22, 2012 Version: 1.5.2.3456
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
banjo: Click on the "DirectX Runtime" (actually, the DirectX Web Updater), run it, and let it install whatever it believes you need. MPC-HC, as far as I know, generally looks for certain DirectX 9 components - which aren't included by default on Vista or higher; they only include a very basic set of DirectX 9 components. The DirectX Web Updater should install what you need.
Either that, or don't use the 'EVR' display/output modes in MPC-HC.
Either that, or don't use the 'EVR' display/output modes in MPC-HC.
Review by Ai Haibara on
Jun 22, 2012 Version: 1.6.3.5147 beta
OS: Vista Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
It seems to play most formats but it insists that I install "the latest version" of DirectX which it says is 9.04c. Doesn't seem to recognize DirectX 11 and give me a popup on every video startup and then plays it OK. Annoying. Probably delete it if I can't find a fix.
Review by banjo on
Jun 22, 2012 Version: 1.6.2.4902
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 5/10
In my opinion MPC Home Cinema is imply the best video player for Windows! Combine MPC with the LAV Filters and madVR for the best video viewing experience available. I've been using it for many years and have no desire to use any other player.
HIGHLY recommended!
HIGHLY recommended!
Review by se7six on
Jun 9, 2012 Version: 1.6.3.5051
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
MPC and MPC-HC are my favourite media players.
Using them about 6 years i think!
But this player may not be good for newbies, as sometimes some settings should be changed for proper playback!
(Yes i use other players too... at home MPC-HC.)
(At work/college use/used VLC, KMP, GOM)
Using them about 6 years i think!
But this player may not be good for newbies, as sometimes some settings should be changed for proper playback!
(Yes i use other players too... at home MPC-HC.)
(At work/college use/used VLC, KMP, GOM)
Review by kotuwa on
May 26, 2012 Version: 1.6.2.4485
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
First comment I am using 1.6.1.4235 portable.
So far this player plays everything that I have tried even webm and M2TS files..
Nothing fancy about the player.. But it just works !!
But I have been only using for less than a month so I might change mind later.
I have several video players on my machine. Right now my two favorite players
are COWON Media Center Basic and Media Player Classic Home Cinema..
So if don't need anything fancy I recommend either one of these 2 players..
Have A Nice Day - Gary
So far this player plays everything that I have tried even webm and M2TS files..
Nothing fancy about the player.. But it just works !!
But I have been only using for less than a month so I might change mind later.
I have several video players on my machine. Right now my two favorite players
are COWON Media Center Basic and Media Player Classic Home Cinema..
So if don't need anything fancy I recommend either one of these 2 players..
Have A Nice Day - Gary
Review by oboomer on
May 20, 2012 Version: 1.6.1.4235
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Just wanna congratulate the work force behind the player wich is fully customizable best player out there thanks!!!
Review by rapunzel on
Mar 6, 2012 Version: 1.6.1.4127
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I had an old panasonic digital cam which creates .mov quicktime files and uses a certain mjpeg format for its video. I've been using MPC-HC for years but it could never open read the video, only the audio. Usually I will load up Windows Media Player or use AVIDemux to change the container format to AVI then it'll work. And everytime MPC-HC comes out with a beta, I'll scan the changelog for any changes that involves .mov or mjpeg so that I could play the video natively only to be disappointed over the years until now.
With latest beta version, I could play the .mov files natively! Probably thanks to the upgrade in libAV.
With latest beta version, I could play the .mov files natively! Probably thanks to the upgrade in libAV.
Review by Yoroshiku on
Jan 12, 2012 Version: 1.5.3.3961
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I have had a lot of issues with MPC-HC in the past...especially with high bitrate mkv's. Yesterday I decided to try this out with a retail Blu Ray title not expecting any better results and low and behold...MPC-HC plays Blu Ray's without any issues. It doesn't show the menu but it scans the disc and finds the main movie title and voila!!!!...Blu Ray function works fine. Didn't have any issues. I didn't even set up the filters or codec packs. I just installed the latest ffdshow and LAV Filters and nothing else...Blu Ray works fine right out of the box for me. Yippie!!!!!
My guess is that it's using ffdshow but I'm not sure...don't care either...all I know is that it works fine.
Give this one or PotPlayer a go for Blu Ray playback...both will work without having to pay a dime for Blu Ray software.
My guess is that it's using ffdshow but I'm not sure...don't care either...all I know is that it works fine.
Give this one or PotPlayer a go for Blu Ray playback...both will work without having to pay a dime for Blu Ray software.
Review by moontrash on
Jan 10, 2012 Version: 1.5.3.3954
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've found an issue. On playback of an webM video file the video freeze after 1 to 2minutes. Audio continues.
Review by RoterFux on
Dec 27, 2011 Version: 1.5.3.3917 Beta
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
Regression Alert! Use caution.
It's a bit sad to see this project run into the ditch.
Version 1.5.3.3734 works.
It's a bit sad to see this project run into the ditch.
Version 1.5.3.3734 works.
Review by luigi2000 on
Dec 23, 2011 Version: 3909Beta
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
Unfortunately MPC-HC doesn't work with some standard streaming feeds:
http://www.npr.org/streams/mp3/nprlive24.pls
http://voxsc1.somafm.com:2026/listen.pls
http://somafm.com/missioncontrol64.pls
https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/mpc-hc/ticket/1889
https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/mpc-hc/ticket/432
https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/mpc-hc/ticket/1830
http://www.npr.org/streams/mp3/nprlive24.pls
http://voxsc1.somafm.com:2026/listen.pls
http://somafm.com/missioncontrol64.pls
https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/mpc-hc/ticket/1889
https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/mpc-hc/ticket/432
https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/mpc-hc/ticket/1830
Review by bxbbxb on
Dec 8, 2011 Version: 1.5.3.3887
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Taking a brake maybe, but you can get updates here too: http://xhmikosr.1f0.de/
Review by thymej on
Nov 12, 2011 Version: 1.5.3.3469
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
So this has stopped being updated, or they just take a month off every now and again??
Review by IntelliMoo on
Nov 11, 2011 Version: 0
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
Still the best free player for video files
Review by rapunzel on
Jul 22, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3456
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
i am not entering into the argument of who is fool or not?
i hv use and liked MPC-HC in the past....past...past.....
MPC-HC based on MPlayer and Mencoder libraries which inturn ffmpeg is back-boned.
1) How come professional programmers encodes the video clip interlaced and sets the flag progressive?
2) How come professional programmer(s) do not stick to or follow the standard practice for ac-3 encoding and sets the audio stream id 11111111_111111..... instead of 189 (0xBD) or 128 (0x80), due to which stream fails to be decoded.
i leave answers to the so called professional programmers.
i hv use and liked MPC-HC in the past....past...past.....
MPC-HC based on MPlayer and Mencoder libraries which inturn ffmpeg is back-boned.
1) How come professional programmers encodes the video clip interlaced and sets the flag progressive?
2) How come professional programmer(s) do not stick to or follow the standard practice for ac-3 encoding and sets the audio stream id 11111111_111111..... instead of 189 (0xBD) or 128 (0x80), due to which stream fails to be decoded.
i leave answers to the so called professional programmers.
Review by Bonie81 on
Jul 10, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3338 beta
OS: Other Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Totally agree with the two last comments, I use MPC and MPC-HC since many years too and won't change for another player. MPC-HC which has its built-in filters can compete or even beat VLC, PowerDVD, etc.. In addition it is a light-weight soft and with ffdshow filter : perfect team !
Just put 9 overall score because it changes sometimes my custom icons and I had to create a *reg file to get my icons back.
Just put 9 overall score because it changes sometimes my custom icons and I had to create a *reg file to get my icons back.
Review by titigrom on
Jul 10, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3338
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
scorpinok is a foul-mouthed idiot. I've used dozens of players over the years including VLC, GOM, WMP, Splashlite, PowerDVD etc. and I pretty much use MPCHC exclusively now. Plays all my DVDs & Blurays including AVCHD bluray backups, flawlessly. Also, they continually update the player. Right now this is the best free player and is better than most of the payfer players.
Review by ricoman on
Jul 10, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3114
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
scorpinok has no idea what he's talking about and apparently doesn't know how to speak Englush clearly. MPC-HC has been driven thus far by a competent and responsible team of developers; only people who know how to familiarize themselves with a program before writing a half-conceived rant will get anything out of MPC-HC. It requires DirectX for hardware acceleration, and if it uses all your CPU, you have a garbage PC. MPC-HC can't fix a messed-up Directahow environment created by previously installed codec packs or broken filters, which are almost certainly present on the PC of the whiner immediately below.
Review by Inspector.Gadget on
Jul 9, 2011 Version: latest
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Past few releases takes too long (not instantly) to load video because of MPC-HC tries to access DR0 and access memory as compared to VLC or other mplayer derivatives like SMPlayer,MPUI-HCB and so on...
Review by Bonie81 on
Jul 7, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3338
OS: Other Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
This is a revision of an earlier comment.
Tried to load a .sub file with MPCHC. It wouldn't do it. Life's too short.
Downloaded a couple of other freeware players.
KMPlayer is junky ... never trust freeware that's prettified too much. Interface stinks too.
VLC works fine. Plus the interface is better. It's too easy to hit the wrong button in MPC.
Tried to load a .sub file with MPCHC. It wouldn't do it. Life's too short.
Downloaded a couple of other freeware players.
KMPlayer is junky ... never trust freeware that's prettified too much. Interface stinks too.
VLC works fine. Plus the interface is better. It's too easy to hit the wrong button in MPC.
Review by Hoser Rob on
Jul 7, 2011 Version: 1.5.0.2827
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 1/10
Media Player Classic HomeCinema - BE Mod could also be announced I guess...
Review by -t40- on
Jun 24, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3262
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This new version is much, much better.
The (pretty recent) one I was using before certainly has the functionality and wide format support that WMP lacks, but I didn't use it unless necessary because it was a bit clunky. I don't have much patience for clunky software, free or not.
This one does very much the same but it works seamlessly. It's now my default player.
The (pretty recent) one I was using before certainly has the functionality and wide format support that WMP lacks, but I didn't use it unless necessary because it was a bit clunky. I don't have much patience for clunky software, free or not.
This one does very much the same but it works seamlessly. It's now my default player.
Review by Hoser Rob on
Apr 23, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3043 beta
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Long time listener first time caller he he. Just wanted to add my experience to the mix.Im an A+ certified Tech and I was stumped. This shows there is always new stuff to learn. Firstly my system specs are well within acceptable limits to play video. Infact I’ve been doing it for a few years. But lately a problem reared its ugly head. Every few minutes the video would stutter or judder if you will. No matter what I DID nothing changed. I researched and researched. Finally It seemed that it was the frame rate of the new codecs being used for encoding that where the problem. My lcd tv was not syncing up. And it was by accident I came across this info. MPCHC to the rescue. It is able through tech voodoo to make the frame rate of the video source sync to my lcd !!!!. Outstanding. I was a devoted mplayer for windows fan but I have switched. I have been using MPCHC for a while now smooth playback on all video sources. Before I became an MPC convert I tried other players vlc etc to fix the problem and of course all the system updates upgrades diagnostics blah blah no joy. Now I am a true believer. Happy video watching.
Review by maxxknight on
Apr 12, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.3011
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
If you have more than 5000 video files, you DEFINITELY need this player!
My take is if you have less than 1000 video files, VLC and the built in WMP will do, if you have more than 2000 video files, you'll also need SMPlayer and if you have have more than 5000 video files, you definitely need MPC HC!
MPC HC is the mother of all players, it will play non properly indexed, no indexed, no metas files (especially incomplete LIVE streamed FLV files) and files other player couldn't even open...BUT on the other side of this powerful player, there is a dark side, this is the ONLY player I know of that can bring down Windows (blue screens).
I have VLC and SMPlayer as my default players and MPC HC as standby cause sometimes you need to play the same video file in different players just to test!
One bug about MPC HC with WMV files is that if you drag and enlarge the WMV video file and then use the slider to seek/fast forward/backward, the screen would automatically return to it's original size! (this is happening with MPC HC x64 in Windows 7 x64).
My take is if you have less than 1000 video files, VLC and the built in WMP will do, if you have more than 2000 video files, you'll also need SMPlayer and if you have have more than 5000 video files, you definitely need MPC HC!
MPC HC is the mother of all players, it will play non properly indexed, no indexed, no metas files (especially incomplete LIVE streamed FLV files) and files other player couldn't even open...BUT on the other side of this powerful player, there is a dark side, this is the ONLY player I know of that can bring down Windows (blue screens).
I have VLC and SMPlayer as my default players and MPC HC as standby cause sometimes you need to play the same video file in different players just to test!
One bug about MPC HC with WMV files is that if you drag and enlarge the WMV video file and then use the slider to seek/fast forward/backward, the screen would automatically return to it's original size! (this is happening with MPC HC x64 in Windows 7 x64).
Review by tigerb on
Apr 4, 2011 Version: 1.5.2.2987
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
The easiest, lightest, most reliable and altogether finest piece of playback software you can find! Plays practically everything you throw at it and opens lightning fast! On slow systems as well! I rate it above VLC, which is also quite good, but lacks a number of features.
A very small drawback perhaps in MPC-HC is the cursor staying visible during playback, if it is not in full-screen mode. I imagine some people like that, but I would love an option to change that behaviour. But not important...
Thumbs up! Keep up the good work and thanks so much for this free app!!
A very small drawback perhaps in MPC-HC is the cursor staying visible during playback, if it is not in full-screen mode. I imagine some people like that, but I would love an option to change that behaviour. But not important...
Thumbs up! Keep up the good work and thanks so much for this free app!!
Review by nbarzgar on
Mar 22, 2011 Version: 1.5.1.2903
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
one of the greatest free video player out there.
Review by meshal on
Feb 28, 2011 Version: 1.4.1
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Is the nvidia geforce 8800GT *not* supported by mpc-hc for gpu acceleration?
but the 8800GT is dxva2 compliant...
dx10 comes bundled with vista. have I to install dx9 too for mpc only? can dx9 and 10 life happy on the same OS?
thanks a lot!
but the 8800GT is dxva2 compliant...
dx10 comes bundled with vista. have I to install dx9 too for mpc only? can dx9 and 10 life happy on the same OS?
thanks a lot!
Review by martl13 on
Feb 4, 2011 Version: mpc-hc
OS: Vista Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
This is a fantastic media player that is light on system resources and can handle most media formats. You can also use ffdshow with it if there are a few formats that you cannot play with MPC-HC's built-in codecs.
There is one thing that sort of puts me off this player and that is when adding multiple audio/video files using the "Play All" option under "Music Tasks" on Windows XP, often MPC-HC will start opening the files and drop/forget some of the files, leaving only a couple left on the playlist e.g open 20 mp3's, forgets the first 15 and only plays the last 5??? Even Windows Media Player DOES NOT do this, the media populates the playlist almost instantly.
This problem DOESN'T occur if I select a folder containing media, right-click and select "Add to MPC-HC Playlist". Using this method the playlist is populated instantly and the first file is played, which is what I would like to see happen when clicking "Play All" under "Music Tasks" on Windows XP, because I am so used to opening media in this way.
I set MPC-HC to be the default player for all media formats, I would really love it if MPC could alter the registry in some way so that the "Play all" music task defaults to "Add to MPC-HC Playlist" for all media in that particular folder, hence loading ALL media fast without dropping/forgetting files.
Hope you take my suggestion into consideration. Thankyou for continuing to develop a superb media player.
There is one thing that sort of puts me off this player and that is when adding multiple audio/video files using the "Play All" option under "Music Tasks" on Windows XP, often MPC-HC will start opening the files and drop/forget some of the files, leaving only a couple left on the playlist e.g open 20 mp3's, forgets the first 15 and only plays the last 5??? Even Windows Media Player DOES NOT do this, the media populates the playlist almost instantly.
This problem DOESN'T occur if I select a folder containing media, right-click and select "Add to MPC-HC Playlist". Using this method the playlist is populated instantly and the first file is played, which is what I would like to see happen when clicking "Play All" under "Music Tasks" on Windows XP, because I am so used to opening media in this way.
I set MPC-HC to be the default player for all media formats, I would really love it if MPC could alter the registry in some way so that the "Play all" music task defaults to "Add to MPC-HC Playlist" for all media in that particular folder, hence loading ALL media fast without dropping/forgetting files.
Hope you take my suggestion into consideration. Thankyou for continuing to develop a superb media player.
Review by laspis59 on
Feb 2, 2011 Version: 1.5.0.2827
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
I appreciate work authors are doing! I would like to thank all contributors, whose efforts make this software.
Review by adsew on
Nov 30, 2010 Version: 1.4.2689.0
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 9/10
This is overall the best media player. It is also integrated to work with windows 7. So far no problems with it. Although it may be a bit difficult to change settings from individual codecs but nothing super hard. Overall the program is excellent.
Review by BTNH Fan on
Nov 28, 2010 Version: 1.3.2189
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I have been using MPC HC ever since I heard about it back in 2008, and I don't plan on ever using another media player :).
Review by Baby Naruto on
Mar 21, 2010 Version: 1.3.1249.0
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Media Player Classic Home Cinema is the best, free and smallest all-in-one player. Use it with ffdshow and be happy. Thank You
Review by flashandpan007 on
Feb 8, 2010 Version: 1.3.1249.0
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
With regard to Blu-ray movies: MPCHC player is terrific, I can play an .iso file of a ripped (with anydvdHD) blu-ray movie or the .m2ts file of a blu-ray movie. The .iso file must first be mounted into a virtual dvd drive, I use Daemon tools lite. MPC lacks some controls on blu-ray movies, like chapter changing, but it certainly beats paying big bucks for PowerDVD Ultra or Nero 9 Ultra, and takes up less hard drive space. I can skip ahead if I pause first then move the slider, then hit play. I can even play an original blu-ray movie disk in my blu-ray (burner) drive, after anydvdHD first scans the disk. Unless I just haven't found it yet, a Pop-up menu to change chapters during Blu-ray movies would make a nice future enhancement. Kudos to the author.
Review by wjmeyer on
Dec 25, 2009 Version: 1.3.1249
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
best video player for a 64 bit system period!
the reasons i couldn't give it a 10 in functionality are because:
1) playlist sucks
2) no skins, which it desperately need especially if you're using the playlist.
what else i'd really love to see on mpchc would be a function to enqueue files into it through explorer with a right mouse click.
none the less, it's amazing because you don't need any extras even on a 64 bit system, it just plays everything. even files that praised softwares such as vlc failed to (vlc sucks on a 64 system by the way).
the reasons i couldn't give it a 10 in functionality are because:
1) playlist sucks
2) no skins, which it desperately need especially if you're using the playlist.
what else i'd really love to see on mpchc would be a function to enqueue files into it through explorer with a right mouse click.
none the less, it's amazing because you don't need any extras even on a 64 bit system, it just plays everything. even files that praised softwares such as vlc failed to (vlc sucks on a 64 system by the way).
Review by JayLovesKasesSky on
Oct 15, 2009 Version: 1.3.1249
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
very smooth playback for AVCHD files! I really like this little app!
Review by uzi on
Jun 17, 2009 Version: latest
OS: Vista 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Single 6.5MB portable .EXE that does not need any horrific codec packs. Favorite video player especially for full on-screen navigation of DVD-Video that has been ripped to HDD including an information panel that shows current Title #, Chapter #, Resolution, etc. and accurate time display [if using the "VIDEO_TS.IFO" file]. Others tested, and ordered by preference, include: VLC, MPC, BS, SM, KM, GOM, Kantaris, Zoom, n., FF
Review by citanool on
Mar 28, 2009 Version: 1.2.908
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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