These extensions are designed to take advantage of hardware capabilities on some newer devices-including those with an Intel 7th Generation Core processor and newer GPU to support 4K and Ultra HD content. Play High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) videos in any video app on your Windows 10 device. Taken from the Microsoft Store the app is described as:
You can download the free CODEC App from the Microsoft Store by following this link. Unfortunately you can not search for the App in the store, but need to link directly to it as it is usually provided only to OEM builders, and Microsoft would rather you purchase the $0.99 App, rather than use the free app. The App on the Microsoft Store is called the HEVC Video Extensions from the Device Manufacturer.
Usage of this website implies acceptance of our Terms of Use.The advice from Barnacules was a real godsend and is very helpful. If the latest version gives you a problem, then please report that to us so we can fix it!Ĭopyright 2004-2022, Codec Guide. This update requires that the latest version of Basic/Standard/Full/Mega is already installed.īeta versions contain the latest updates and improvements, but they have not yet been tested as well as normal releases.įor experienced users who like to try out the latest stuff and want to provide feedback.īeta versions are available for Basic/Standard/Full/Mega.Īre you looking for an older version? Those can be found here. Modern editors often only use their own internal codecs or only support external codecs of the Media Foundation type.Īdditional updates for the latest version of the codec pack. Those applications often only support importing a small set of file formats, and do not support using the type of codecs that are included in the codec pack (DirectShow/VFW). The K-Lite Codec Pack does not expand the import abilities of professional video editors such as Adobe Premiere or Vegas Movie Studio. Also not needed or recommened.ĭirectShow filter that provides some video processing options. These type of codecs are not used or needed for video playback!įor decoding OptimFrog and Tracker audio files (very rare formats).įor displaying image formats in DirectShow applications.Ī tool for creating and testing DirectShow graphs.ĭirectShow filter that provides some audio processing options. This type of codec is used by certain video editing/encoding applications for working with AVI files. A few ACM/VFW codecs such as x264VFW and Lagarith.Recent NVIDIA drivers no longer support 3D video (but you could try "3D Fix Manager").
Note: this requires using MPC-HC with madVR, and also a compatible graphics driver. Plugin for 3D video decoding (H.264 MVC).The extra components that are included in the larger versions provide no benefit for the majority of users.Īn advanced video renderer with high quality upscaling algorithms. It already contains everything that you need for playback. Use this if you don't know what you need. This is the recommended variant for the average user. This is a tool for getting details about media files. It provides high quality playback and many useful options. Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC).That includes MPC-HC, which is a much better player than WMP. We strongly recommend using K-Lite Standard.
For playback issues with WMP please read our F.A.Q. You need to use it together with an already installed DirectShow player such as Windows Media Player. Note: the Basic version does NOT include a player Provides lots of useful functionality, such as: