Introducing Media Player Classic – BE: The Ultimate Multimedia Solution
Media Player Classic – BE (Black Edition) is a powerful, open-source media player designed for Windows users. This versatile platform builds upon the foundation of the original Media Player Classic project by Gabest and the Media Player Classic Home Cinema by Casimir666, incorporating a multitude of enhancements and bug fixes. The Black Edition mod offers a modernized aesthetic that elevates the user experience beyond that of the standard Media Player Classic.
What’s New in MPC-BE 1.8.6?
The latest release of MPC-BE introduces several notable improvements across various components, with a strong emphasis on audio capabilities. Below is a summary of the key updates and features:
Enhancements in Audio Support
- MpaSplitter: Introduced experimental support for Dolby AC-4 audio.
- MP4Splitter: Enhanced Dolby Atmos support and added experimental Dolby AC-4 support.
- MatroskaSplitter: Improved compatibility with Dolby Atmos.
- MpegSplitter: Added experimental support for Dolby AC-4 and improved AAC Latm support.
- FlvSplitter: Introduced support for Opus audio format.
- MpaDecFilter: Enhanced HDMI Passthrough for TrueHD + Dolby Atmos and included experimental Dolby AC-4 support.
Video Decoding Improvements
- MPCVideoDec: Fixed a critical crash issue related to NV12 to YV12 conversion when using specific decoders.
YouTube Functionality Updates
- Addressed default format selection post-settings reset (VP9 720p + OPUS).
- Improved audio track selection when using yt-dlp.
- Rectified the audio track format selection process.
Player and Installation Enhancements
- Fixed issues with file playback duration exceeding the total length.
- Added keyboard shortcuts to manage sound delay in playback.
- Implemented various interface improvements for a smoother user experience.
- Installer Updates: Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.9.11 and refreshed translations for Romanian, Italian, Korean, and Bulgarian.
Library Updates
- Detours v4.0.1-125-g9764ceb
- ffmpeg n7.2-dev-3281-g2e19e74a29
- Little-CMS git-lcms2.17-37-g59feb9e
- MediaInfo git-v25.07-6-gaeb9abbd0
- vvdec v3.0.0-37-g7e2cf0c
Download Links
Get your hands on the latest version of MPC-BE by following the links below:
- MPC-BE 64-bit Installer – ~16.0 MB
- Portable MPC-BE 64-bit – ~16.0 MB
- MPC-BE 32-bit Installer – ~13.0 MB
- Portable MPC-BE 32-bit – ~13.0 MB
For more information, visit the Media Player Classic – BE Home Page.
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