Download MPC-BE 1.8.4: Media Player Classic

Introducing Media Player Classic – BE: An Enhanced Multimedia Experience

Media Player Classic – BE (Black Edition) is an open-source audio and video player designed for Windows users. Built upon the foundations of the original Media Player Classic (developed by Gabest) and the Media Player Classic Home Cinema (led by Casimir666), this version introduces numerous enhancements and fixes to improve overall functionality. The Black Edition comes with a visually appealing interface that significantly elevates the user experience compared to earlier iterations of Media Player Classic.

What’s New in MPC-BE 1.8.4

The latest version, MPC-BE 1.8.4, incorporates a variety of updates and features across multiple components. Below, we outline the key changes categorized by functionality:

Standalone Filters

Resolved filter registration issues related to folders containing Unicode characters.

Matroska Splitter Enhancements

Introduced a new setting for “Re-indexing if necessary.”
Improved the speed of rewinding in cases where indexes are missing.

MP4 Splitter Improvements

Enabled track name retrieval from the “mdia/hdlr”atom for certain incorrectly formatted files.

MPCVideoDec Updates

Added support for additional HEVC decoders tailored for D3D11 and D3D11 copyback modes.
Users are advised to update their drivers for the latest Nvidia and Intel graphics cards.

MpcAudioRenderer Fixes

Corrected infrequent crashes occurring when changing input formats.
Improved the “Release device when idle”feature, which now functions in Shared mode by default.
Fixed issues related to dual audio output setups.
Recommended using “Low Latency Audio”mode for optimal performance in Shared + Event settings.

YouTube Functionality Enhancements

Expanded details displayed in the status bar.
Increased the variety of audio track languages available for YouTube videos.

Player Features and Fixes

Resolved issues preventing some online links from opening.
Enhanced playlist management for better usability.
Error messages regarding file or URL opening are now visible for 3 seconds.
Fixed the language options in the DVD-Video settings panel.
Updated the /audiorenderer key for improved functionality.
Corrected playback issues with Shockwave Flash.
Prohibited the selection of identical audio renderers for dual output setups.
Rectified URL decoding issues specifically for Windows 7.
Implemented various interface improvements for a smoother user experience.

Installer Updates

Upgraded MPC Script Source to version 0.2.7.
Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.9.7.

Translations and Language Support

Korean (contributed by Hackjjang)
Romanian (by Andrei Miloiu)
Japanese (by tsubasanouta)
German (by Klaus1189)
Spanish (by IPeluchito)
Turkish (by cmhrky)
Simplified Chinese (by wushantao)
Hungarian (by mickey)
Italian (by mapi68)
Dutch and Traditional Chinese (by beter)
New Bulgarian translation (by jekovcar)

Updated Libraries

Detours v4.0.1-121-gea6c4ae
ffmpeg n7.2-dev-2052-g30996b7195
libflac 1.5.0
Little-CMS git-lcms2.17-10-ge19dc49
MediaInfo git-v25.03-11-g7226e32c5
Speex-1.2.1-46-g3c28894
rapidjson v1.1.0-763-g24b5e7a8
vvdec v3.0.0-19-ga7ebd30
ZenLib git-v0.4.41-62-gc5d4c83

Download Links

You can download the latest version of Media Player Classic – BE (1.8.4) from the following links:

MPC-BE 64-bit Installer (Approx.16.0 MB)
Portable MPC-BE 64-bit
MPC-BE 32-bit Installer (Approx.13.0 MB)
Portable MPC-BE 32-bit

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

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Download MPC-BE 1.8.4: Media Player Classic – Black Edition