MPC-HC Changelog

Version history, fixes, and new features for Media Player Classic Home Cinema—what’s new in each release.

MPC-HC Version History & Updates

Ongoing updates—bug fixes, performance tweaks, and new features—keep MPC-HC reliable on Windows 10 and 11.

Latest Release
Current Version

Latest stable build with stability fixes, updated codecs, and performance improvements.

  • Updated codec libraries for better compatibility
  • Improved subtitle rendering and positioning
  • Enhanced hardware acceleration support
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Updated translations and language files
  • Performance optimizations for high-resolution playback
  • Improved network streaming stability
Previous Release
Major Update

Major release with new features and improvements across playback and interface.

  • Added support for AV1 codec decoding
  • Improved HDR video playback support
  • Enhanced YouTube playback integration
  • Updated dark theme with better contrast
  • Performance optimizations for 4K playback
  • Fixed memory leaks in playlist handling
  • Improved subtitle synchronization
  • Enhanced audio passthrough support
Stability Release
Compatibility Improvements

Stability and compatibility improvements across all platforms.

  • Fixed crash issues with certain video formats
  • Improved compatibility with latest Windows versions
  • Enhanced audio passthrough support
  • Updated DirectShow filters
  • Improved network streaming stability
  • Bug fixes in subtitle rendering
  • Enhanced DVD and Blu-ray menu navigation
Feature Update
New Features & Enhancements

Feature additions and user interface improvements.

  • Added support for new video codecs
  • Improved playlist management features
  • Enhanced keyboard shortcut customization
  • Updated user interface elements
  • Performance improvements for large files
  • Fixed issues with DVD menu navigation
  • Improved frame stepping accuracy
Bug Fix Release
Stability Improvements

Bug fixes and stability improvements across all features.

  • Fixed audio synchronization issues
  • Improved video rendering quality
  • Enhanced subtitle format support
  • Updated codec libraries
  • Improved error handling and recovery
  • Fixed memory management issues
  • Enhanced hardware acceleration compatibility
Major Feature Update
Significant Improvements

Major feature update with significant improvements.

  • Added dark theme support
  • Improved hardware acceleration
  • Enhanced subtitle styling options
  • Updated media format support
  • Improved user interface responsiveness
  • Fixed compatibility issues with newer Windows versions
  • Enhanced streaming protocol support
Original Release
Foundation Release

Original stable release from the MPC-HC development team before community continuation.

  • Comprehensive format support
  • Full subtitle and codec support
  • DVD and Blu-ray playback capabilities
  • Extensive customization options
  • Professional media playback features
  • Lightweight and efficient design

For the full changelog and release notes, visit the official GitHub Releases page. Download MPC-HC for the latest version.

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