The K-Lite Codec Pack is a comprehensive collection of audio and video codecs for Microsoft Windows. It allows the operating system and playback applications to play thousands of file formats that are not automatically supported, such as MKV, FLV, and OGM. It is developed by the Codec Guide website and acts as a DirectShow filter, which means that external players (such as Windows Media Player) automatically use its files.
LAV Filters: Advanced hardware-accelerated audio and video decoding for formats such as H.264, HEVC, and AV1.
Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC): A lightweight video player with a dark theme, supporting HDR and Dolby Vision.
Codec Tweak Tool: Management tool to detect and fix corrupted codecs.
Icarus: Add-on that allows Windows to quickly create thumbnails for almost any type of video.
The package is distributed free of charge (freeware) in four different sizes:
Basic: It includes only the basic decoding filters, without a built-in video player.
Standard: Recommended for the average user. Adds the MPC-HC player.
Full: It adds specialized rendering tools (such as GraphStudioNext) and rare DirectShow filters.
mega: Includes VFW/ACM codecs for video editing, raw encoding, and legacy applications.
The official download files are available on the Codec Guide website.
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