Download Media Player Classic – Home Cinema 2.4.1 for Windows

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

Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is a versatile and free video and audio player designed for Windows systems. This open-source project evolves from the original, discontinued Guliverkli initiative, integrating several enhancements, including new features and important bug fixes. While it may lack the flashy interfaces of some modern players, MPC-HC remains incredibly effective with support for nearly all media formats, making it a go-to choice for many users.

Enhanced Features of MPC-HC

Many users may not be fully aware of the extensive features included in MPC-HC. Below is an overview of some impressive functionalities that can enhance your media viewing experience:

Customizable Dark Interface

Access the dark theme via Menu > View > Dark Theme.
Modify the seek bar height and toolbar button sizes when using the dark theme by navigating to Options > Advanced.

Video Preview on Seek Bar

Enable the video preview feature by selecting Options > Tweaks > Show preview on seek bar.

Adjustable Playback Speed

Change playback speed via Menu > Play > Playback rate.
Customize the default playback rate increment, which usually is set at 2x; consider reducing it to smaller increments like 10% under Options > Playback > Speed step.
For optimal playback speed adjustment, use the internal audio renderer that supports automatic pitch correction found under Options > Playback > Output > Audio Renderer.

Playback Position Memory

MPC-HC remembers where you left off, allowing you to return to that specific point easily. Set up this feature via Options > Player > History.
Navigating through videos can be seamlessly executed with Ctrl + Mouse Scrollwheel and by using PageUp/PageDown for file transitions.
Configure actions that occur at the end of a video through Options > Playback > After Playback.
Loop specific video segments using the A-B repeat function by setting markers with the [ and ] keys.

Video Manipulation Options

Manipulate video display settings such as rotation, flipping, or stretching through Menu > View > Pan & Scan, or easily with designated hotkeys.

Extensive Keyboard Hotkeys

Control the player efficiently with customizable keyboard shortcuts found under Options > Player > Keys.

Stream Videos from Various Sources

MPC-HC supports direct streaming from YouTube and other video sites, enhancing its functionality significantly. To utilize this feature:

Place yt-dlp.exe or youtube-dl.exe in the MPC-HC installation directory.
Open video URLs using Menu > File > Open File/URL.
Download streamed videos by selecting Menu > File > Save a copy.
Adjust multiple YDL configuration settings located at Options > Advanced.

HDR Video Compatibility

To play HDR content, ensure utilization of either madVR or MPC Video Renderer, which can be selected in Options > Playback > Output.

Subtitle Management

MPC-HC provides an efficient way to search for and download subtitles, either manually (by pressing D) or automatically via Options > Subtitles > Misc.

Recent Updates in MPC-HC 2.4.1

The latest iteration of MPC-HC includes a plethora of bug fixes and internal improvements, alongside previously mentioned features. Key updates in version 2.4.1 include:

Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.9.4.2373.
Updated MediaInfo DLL to version 25.03.
Enhanced internal MPC Audio Renderer.
Resolved a bug with subtitles in SaveImage when video renderer outputs top-down RGB.
Various additional minor fixes and enhancements.