K-Lite Codec Pack for Windows

KLCP · Free

K-Lite Codec Pack is a free program that bundles the codecs and filters Windows needs to play video and audio files in many formats. The Standard pack also includes the Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC) player.

Download for Windows

files2.codecguide.com · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 20.1.0
Release date: Oct. 18, 2026
License: Freeware
Installer type: inno

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id CodecGuide.K-LiteCodecPack.Standard -e

SHA256 (file verification)

1093c40857b9cb329db8e9e5daca77d0aced7f1638f127e7b10c4f6de6542c31

How to install

Click the official download button on this page or use the winget command.
Run the installer; if you are unsure, keep the default options.
After installing, open videos with MPC-HC.

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