K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of VFW/ACM codecs, DirectShow filters, and tools. It is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all audio and video files.
Codecs and DirectShow filters are required for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video formats. With the K-Lite Codec Pack, you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even several less common formats.
- The basic version contains everything you need to play all common video file formats, such as AVI, MKV, MP4, OGM, and FLV. This pack is for those who prefer a small, no-nonsense package.
- The standard version comprises some extra options in comparison with the fundamental variant. Included Media Player Classic Home Cinema is a superb player for video playback. This pack is handy for the typical consumer.
- The full version includes many additional features. It supports playback of several lossless audio formats and contains VFW/ACM codecs for encoding. It also supports playback of a few legacy audio and video formats. This package is suitable for power users.
- The mega version has virtually identical contents as the total variant, however, it comprises some further DirectShow filters and VFW/ACM codecs.
Features of K-Lite Codec Pack FULL:
Player:
- Media Player Classic Home Cinema [version 2.3.8.0]
DirectShow video filters:
- LAV Video decoder [version 0.79.2-20-g81c56]
DirectShow audio filters:
- LAV Audio decoder [version 0.79.2-20-g81c56]
DirectShow source filters:
- LAV Splitter [version 0.79.2-20-g81c56]
DirectShow subtitle filters:
- DirectVobSub [xy-VSFilter version 3.2.0.810]
Other filters:
- madVR [version 0.92.17]
- MPC Video Renderer [version 0.8.8.2303]
Tools:
- Codec Tweak Tool [version 6.7.3]
- MediaInfo Lite [version 24.06]
Shell extensions:
- Icaros ThumbnailProvider [version 3.3.3]
- Icaros PropertyHandler [version 3.3.3]
Features of K-Lite Codec Pack STANDARD:
Player:
- Media Player Classic Home Cinema [version 2.3.8.0]
DirectShow video filters:
- LAV Video decoder [version 0.79.2-20-g81c56]
DirectShow audio filters:
- LAV Audio decoder [version 0.79.2-20-g81c56]
DirectShow source filters:
- LAV Splitter [version 0.79.2-20-g81c56]
DirectShow subtitle filters:
- DirectVobSub [xy-VSFilter version 3.2.0.810]
Other filters:
- MPC Video Renderer [version 0.8.8.2303]
Tools:
- Codec Tweak Tool [version 6.7.3]
- MediaInfo Lite [version 24.06]
Shell extensions:
- Icaros ThumbnailProvider [version 3.3.3]
- Icaros PropertyHandler [version 3.3.3]
Changes in K-Lite Codec Pack 18.7.0 :
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11.