Media Player Classic
Version | 1(as of 1/19/2021) |
Platform | Windows |
License | Open Source |
Category | Video |
Main Features
- Appears similar to Windows Media Player 6.4
- Provides VCD, SVCD, and DVD playback without additional software or codecs
- Supports AVI subtitles
- Customizable interface, such as the toolbar
Software Overview
Media Player Classic is an open-source program that looks and feels similar to Windows Media Player 6.4. The main fork of Media Player Classic is Home Cinema, which provides additional options and features.
The player provides SVCD, VCD, and DVD playback out of the box. It supports many popular video and audio formats, such as H.264, MPEG-4 ASP, OGG, and FLV. The program provides features such as the ability to remove tearing and support for enhanced video rendering. Media Player Classic is customizable, which allows you to configure different aspects such as the playback toolbar. Also, the player is lightweight and uses little memory, which allows you to use it on older computers.
Media Player Classic is an application for users who want the look and feel of Windows Media Player 6.4. However, other than nostalgic purposes, there are not many reasons to choose this application over other Windows media players. Also, the development of the player ceased in 2017 making other video players, like VLC media player, better options.
Primary File Type
.MPCPLMedia Player Classic PlaylistSupported File Types
Extension | File Type |
---|---|
.MPCPL | Media Player Classic Playlist |
.AAC | Advanced Audio Coding File |
.AV1 | AV1 Video |
.DTS | DTS Encoded Audio File |
.FLV | Flash Video |
.HDMOV | QuickTime HD Movie File |
.LRV | Low-resolution Video File |
.M4A | MPEG-4 Audio |
.M4V | iTunes Video File |
.MKA | Matroska Audio |
.MKV | Matroska Video |
.MMV | MicroMV Video File |
.MO3 | MO3 Audio |
.MP4 | MPEG-4 Video |
.MPL | MPL2 Subtitles File |
.OGA | Ogg Vorbis Audio File |
.OGV | Ogg Video |
.RV | RealVideo File |
.SRT | SubRip Subtitle File |
.SWF | Shockwave Flash Movie |
.VC1 | VC-1 Video File |
.VOB | DVD Video Object File |
.WV | WavPack Audio File |
Additional Related File Types
Extension | File Type |
---|---|
.DSM | Digital Sound Module |
.M1A | MPEG-1 Audio File |
.M2A | MPEG-1 Layer 2 Audio File |
.M2P | MPEG-2 Program Stream File |
.M3U | M3U Media Playlist |
.MP2V | MPEG-2 Video File |
.MP4V | MPEG-4 Video |
.MPEG4 | MPEG-4 File |
.PVA | PVA Video File |
.RMM | RAM Meta File |
.ROQ | RoQ Full Motion Video |
.SCM | Super Chain Media File |
.TPR | TMPGEnc Project File |
.VP6 | TrueMotion VP6 Video File |
.VP7 | TrueMotion VP7 Video File |
.XVID | Xvid-Encoded Video File |