Download MPC-BE 1.8.8: Enhanced Media Player Features

Discover Media Player Classic – BE: The Enhanced Open Source Media Player for Windows

Media Player Classic – BE (MPC-BE) is a feature-rich, open-source media player designed specifically for Windows operating systems. This versatile player builds upon the legacy of the original “Media Player Classic”project (developed by Gabest) and the “Media Player Classic Home Cinema”project by Casimir666, integrating numerous enhancements and bug fixes. The Black Edition Mod (BE) offers a visually appealing interface, surpassing the standard MPC experience.

What’s New in MPC-BE 1.8.8?

The latest release, version 1.8.8, introduces several notable updates aimed at enhancing user experience and broadening media compatibility. Here are the highlights:

ShoutcastSource Enhancements

Improved display for radio station names.
Resolved crash issues in specific scenarios.
Fixed Icecast radio station name displays.

OggSplitter Improvements

Enhanced support for multiple tags in Ogg files.

MP4 and Matroska Support

Both the MP4Splitter and MatroskaSplitter have added support for Advanced Professional Video (APV), further advancing the player’s versatility.

Audio Enhancements with MpaDecFilter

Updated AC-4 decoding capabilities for improved audio playback.

MPC Video Decoder Updates

Adjusted D3D11 hardware decoding for HEVC 4:4:4 10/16-bit to align with madVR renderer compatibility.

YouTube Compatibility

The integrated parser now excludes audio tracks featuring automatic machine translations.

Subtitles and Player Interface Enhancements

Implemented a workaround for a VSFilters bug that reset selected subtitle tracks upon changes to subtitle files.
Introduced a new command: “After Playback: Close file and minimize player.”
General interface optimizations for a smoother user experience.

Installer and Translation Updates

The installer has been revamped with updated components:

MPC Video Renderer 0.9.17.
MPC Script Source 0.2.13.

In addition to that, the translations in various languages have been refreshed, enhancing accessibility for a global audience.

Korean (by Hackjjang)
Arabic (by Alhlhli)
German (by Klaus1189)
Romanian (by Andrei Miloiu)
Chinese (Simplified) (by wushantao)
Chinese (Traditional) and Dutch (by beter)
Turkish (by cmhrky)
Hungarian (by mickey)
Slovak
Italian (by mapi68)
Spanish (by IPeluchito)
Japanese (by tsubasanouta)

Updated Libraries for Enhanced Performance

The player now benefits from updated libraries, which include:

ffmpeg n8.1-dev-878-g7b5b29910a
Little-CMS git-lcms2.17-46-g5cdf304
MediaInfo git-v25.09-31-gc75d2c8ad
nanosvg git-6657908
vvdec v3.0.0-50-g8c7d663
ZenLib git-v0.4.41-85-g490e242

Download Links

You can access the latest version of Media Player Classic – BE through the following download options:

Download MPC-BE 64-bit Installer (~16.0 MB)
Download Portable MPC-BE 64-bit
Download MPC-BE 32-bit Installer (~13.0 MB)
Download Portable MPC-BE 32-bit

For further information and details, visit the Media Player Classic – BE Home Page.

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