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MPC-BE

Open-source Windows media player forked from Media Player Classic, with a more modern look.

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About MPC-BE

MPC-BE (Media Player Classic Black Edition) is a free Windows player derived from the original Media Player Classic and MPC-HC. It keeps the light footprint and broad format support of its predecessor but adds a darker, more modern interface, seek-bar thumbnail previews, built-in support for online subtitles and streams, and its own video renderer options. It plays DVDs, Blu-ray folders, common video and audio formats and network streams, and it can be extended with external filters or paired with madVR for high-quality output. Development is active, with frequent releases from a small team. It is open source under the GPL, contains no ads, and runs only on Windows. It suits Windows users who like the MPC approach but want a slightly friendlier and more featured player than MPC-HC.

Best for: Windows users who want MPC's lightness with a more modern interface and extras.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Light and fast like MPC-HC
  • More modern look with thumbnail previews
  • Actively developed and free

Why people leave

  • Windows only
  • Settings are dense and technical
  • Project pages are partly in Russian

Top MPC-BE alternatives

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  1. 1MPC-HC logo
    MPC-HC

    The classic fork, even leaner and more familiar to long-time users.

    66.5
  2. 2PotPlayer logo
    PotPlayer

    More built-in tools and tuning options on Windows.

    62.6
  3. 3mpv.net logo
    mpv.net

    mpv-based player with excellent image quality on Windows.

    59.6
  4. 4VLC media player logo
    VLC media player

    Cross-platform alternative with wide format support.

    57.2

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MPC-BE: common questions

Is MPC-BE free?

Yes. MPC-BE is free, open-source software.

Is MPC-BE open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Aleksoid1978/MPC-BE.

What platforms does MPC-BE run on?

MPC-BE is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to MPC-BE?

The highest-ranked MPC-BE alternatives right now are MPC-HC, PotPlayer and mpv.net. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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