- VLC Codec Pack supports almost every compression and file type used by modern video and audio files. The package is easy to install, while also offering sophisticated settings to the high end user: For simple installation select 'Easy Installation'. For more sophisticated installation options.
- Media Player Codec Pack - as its official propagation, it has the power to support almost every compression and video codec used by the modern video and audio files. The benefits you can get include 13+ video codecs and 22+ video/audio formats supported, like H264, X264, MPEG-4, H265, X265, AVCHD, AVC, MPEG-2, MP4, M4V, AVI, MKV, 3GP, etc.
VLC Codec Pack supports almost every compression and file type used by modern video and audio files. The package is easy to install, while also offering sophisticated settings to the high-end user. As an added bonus, VLC Codec Pack includes VLC player to help with broken or poorly encoded files.
There are four different variants of the K-Lite Codec Pack. Ranging from a very small bundle that contains only the most essential decoders to a large and more comprehensive bundle. The global differences between the variants can be found below. Detailed differences can be found on the comparison of abilities and comparison of contents pages.
These codec packs are compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10. Old versions also with XP.
The packs include both 32-bit and 64-bit codecs, so they work great on both x86 and x64 variants of Windows!
The packs include both 32-bit and 64-bit codecs, so they work great on both x86 and x64 variants of Windows!
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Basic | Small but extremely powerful! Already contains everything you need to play all common audio and video file formats. Supports playback of:
Provides lots of useful functionality, such as:
Basic does NOT include a player. So you need to use it together with a DirectShow compatible player such as Windows Media Player. For playback issues with WMP please read our F.A.Q. for solutions. We recommend using K-Lite Standard, which included MPC-HC as a player. | |
Standard | Same as Basic, plus:
This is the recommended variant for the average user. Use this if you don't know what you need. It already contains everything that you need for playback. The extra components that are included in the larger versions provide no benefit for the majority of users. | |
Full | Same as Standard, plus:
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Mega | Same as Full, plus:
And a few optional extras:
Note 1: Mega does not allow you to play more formats than Full. Note 2: The optional extras are not installed unless you explicitly select them. Note 3: We highly recommend to use the default LAV decoder and splitter. The alternative choices should not be used unless you have a good reason. | |
Update | Additional updates for the latest version of the codec pack. This is not a stand-alone installer. This update requires that the latest version of Basic/Standard/Full/Mega is already installed. | Download Update |
Beta | Beta versions contain the latest updates and improvements, but they may have small bugs, and have not been tested as well as normal releases. Only suitable for experienced users who like to try out the latest stuff and want to provide feedback. Beta versions are available for Basic/Standard/Full/Mega. | |
Old versions | Are you looking for an older version? Those can be found here. If the latest version give you a problem, then please report that to us so we can fix it! | Download Mega (old versions) Download Basic / Standard / Full (old versions) |
Devices and Mac OS X version
VLC media player requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later. It runs on any 64bit Intel-based Mac. Previous devices are supported by older releases.
Note that the first generation of Intel-based Macs equipped with Core Solo or Core Duo processors is no longer supported. Please use version 2.0.10 linked below.
Note that the first generation of Intel-based Macs equipped with Core Solo or Core Duo processors is no longer supported. Please use version 2.0.10 linked below.
Mac Codec Pack For Vlc Codec
Web browser plugin for Mac OS X
Support for NPAPI plugins was removed from all modern web browsers, so VLC's plugin is no longer maintained. The last version is 3.0.4 and can be found here. It will not receive any further updates.
Older versions of Mac OS X and VLC media player
We provide older releases for users who wish to deploy our software on legacy releases of Mac OS X. You can find recommendations for the respective operating system version below. Note that support ended for all releases listed below and hence they won't receive any further updates.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Use VLC 2.2.8. Get it here.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Use VLC 2.0.10. Get it for PowerPC or 32bit Intel.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later is required
Use VLC 0.9.10. Get it for PowerPC or Intel.
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
QuickTime 6.5.2 or later is required
Use VLC 0.8.6i. Get it for PowerPC.
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
Use VLC 0.8.4a. Get it for PowerPC.
Dvd Codecs For Vlc
Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah and 10.1 Puma
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Codec Pack For Vlc Mac
Use VLC 0.7.0. Get it for PowerPC.