The pack provides more hardware acceleration options.You get better video quality when you use MPC-HC in combination with madVR (an advanced video renderer).It is also possible to install the codecs just for MPC-HC.Īdvantages of the codec pack compared to using VLC Player: The codecs are available to other applications as well (if you want).For example video thumbnail generation in Windows Explorer, and display of MKV file properties in Windows Explorer. The pack provides additional functionality that is not directly related to playback.This means you will get access to the latest improvements and fixes much sooner. The pack includes stable development builds of MPC-HC and LAV Filters. You get more frequent updates of MPC-HC.This is an advanced video renderer that is included in the codec pack. You get better video quality when you use MPC-HC in combination with madVR.The codec pack supports playback of a few more audio and video formats.The codec pack provides easy options to configure hardware acceleration, audio output settings, and preferred languages for audio and subtitles.The codec pack takes care of creating file associations.The codec pack includes extra video renderers that are required for HDR video playback.The pack includes very useful tools for managing and configuring the installed codecs.Īdvantages of the codec pack compared to using a standalone copy of MPC-HC:
