Download Media Player Classic – Home Cinema 2.3.9

Discover Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC)

Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is a robust and free audio and video player designed for Windows users. It builds upon the original Guliverkli project—now defunct—integrating an array of enhancements and bug fixes. As a successor to Media Player Classic, MPC-HC may not have an extravagant interface, but it excels in compatibility with virtually all media formats.

Key Features of MPC-HC

Many users remain unaware of the impressive functionalities MPC-HC offers. Below is a comprehensive overview of its notable features:

Dark Interface

To enable the dark theme, navigate to Menu > View > Dark Theme
Customization options are available to adjust the height of the seek bar and the size of the toolbar buttons via Options > Advanced

Video Preview on Seek Bar

Activate the video preview by going to Options > Tweaks > Show preview on seek bar

Adjustable Playback Speed

Change playback speed using Menu > Play > Playback rate
Playback rate controls default to 2x steps but can be refined to smaller increments (e.g., 10%) through Options > Playback > Speed step
The internal audio renderer supports automatic pitch correction, configurable via Options > Playback > Output > Audio Renderer

Resume Playback Functionality

MPC-HC can remember your last playback position (found at Options > Player > History)
Navigate videos quickly using Ctrl + Mouse Scrollwheel.
Use PageUp/PageDown for navigating between files in the same directory.
Set automatic actions at the end of a file, such as proceeding to the next video or closing the player (Options > Playback > After Playback).
A-B repeat allows you to loop specific video segments using the [ and ] keys.

Video Manipulation Options

Rotate, flip, mirror, stretch, or zoom the video through Menu > View > Pan & Scan.
Hotkeys make these actions easy (see customization options below).

Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Actions

Customizable keyboard shortcuts are accessible via Options > Player > Keys.

Streaming Capabilities

MPC-HC allows for direct streaming from YouTube and various other video sites:

Place yt-dlp.exe or youtube-dl.exe into the MPC-HC installation directory.
Open website URLs in the player through Menu > File > Open File/URL.
Download videos by selecting Menu > File > Save a copy.
Access YDL configurations at Options > Advanced, including the option to specify the. exe location without placing it in the MPC-HC folder.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) Video Playback

HDR playback requires either madVR or MPC Video Renderer, which can be selected after installation via Options > Playback > Output.

Subtitle Search and Download

Manually or automatically search and download subtitles; press D for options (Options > Subtitles > Misc).

Recent Updates in MPC-HC 2.3.9

The latest version of MPC-HC further enhances its performance and reliability, with numerous bug fixes, improved stability, and updated internal codecs. Notable updates include:

Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.8.9.2318
Updated MediaInfo DLL to version 24.12
Introduced an advanced option to hide the volume slider percentage display
Several minor fixes and improvements

Download MPC-HC

To get started with Media Player Classic – Home Cinema, you can download the software from the links below:

MPC-HC 2.3.9 (x64) | Standalone | ~20.0 MB (Open Source)
MPC-HC 2.3.9 (x86) | Standalone

For more information, visit the Media Player Classic – Home Cinema Home Page.

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