MPC-BE is a free, open-source media player for Windows that carries its own video and audio decoders, so MKV, MP4, HEVC and AV1 files play straight away with no codec pack installed, and a portable build runs from a USB stick.

MPC-BE screenshots

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How to Download MPC-BE

1 Click the DOWNLOAD button for your preferred link (US/EU Main or Mirror). When prompted by your browser, choose "Save" and select a destination folder.
2 We recommend using the mirror links (EU MIRROR / US MIRROR) first - they tend to be faster and more reliable than external sources.
3 Having trouble downloading MPC-BE? If the download doesn't start, click the link again or try a different browser (Firefox/Chrome). Some security software may block downloads due to false positives.