Media Player Codec Pack Lite for Windows

Name: Media Player Codec Pack Lite
Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)
Author: Media Player Codec Pack

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

This free codec pack enables playback of a vast array of video and audio formats. It's lightweight, easy to install, and offers extensive audio output customization.

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Pros
- Supports 99.9% of media file types.
- Enables playback of BluRay, HD-DVD, MKV, and many more formats.
- Offers advanced audio output options up to 7.1 channel.
- Supports digital audio passthrough via S/PDIF/HDMI.
- Compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
Cons
- BluRay and HD-DVD playback is basic.
- Protected formats may require a specific player.

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GENERAL

Release: January 20, 2023

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 4.5.8.310

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows Server
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 246,463

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

4.2/5

10 User Votes

Worked perfectly
ShariseENSOctober 10, 2013
Pros
- fast install - worked immediately
Cons
none as of yet
Summary
Fixed a "codec unavailable" problem I had with a PowerPoint show that had been created on a different PC. Videos play just fine now on this PC.
Couldn't see Iron Man 2 or Avengers Bluray discs
TrappedInTheStoneAgeAugust 11, 2013
Pros
Fairly fast to download. Quick install. Played DVDs fine for me.
Cons
The reason I downloaded the software was for Bluray. The software doesn't even recognize the disc in the drive.
Summary
Don't bother with this one. Uninstalling now.
Lee Harbert Likes It
leeharbertJuly 14, 2013
Pros
The codec player is the old school style that we used back in 1998 and 1999 online. It is very user friendly.
Cons
Lacks a DVD Decoder which should at least be an add on option.
Summary
Overall a great player. A must download. Updated on Oct 30, 2013This is the best media player. I have been using the codec for years now and it has always been the very best player. - Lee Harbert
Did not work as advertised
matthiashessJune 19, 2012
Pros
Quick installation
Cons
Lacks DVD decoder
Summary
I downloaded this codec pack to enable DVD playback. Unfortunately, although it claims to contain the correct codecs, it does not.
Added MP4 reading to Windows Media Player
JyuziFebruary 22, 2012
Pros
Worked, didn't require admin permission
Cons
Will need to opt out of various install options.
Summary
user freindly
nishu90January 24, 2011
Pros
plays every digital format file available on earth & integrates codecs even for windows media player
Cons
dull interface & no skins available
Summary
everyone should download it & use it right away.
Ultra compact and great for laptops
the_annoying_oneApril 5, 2010
Pros
Very small and easy to install, plays everything I tried
Cons
Nothing bad
Summary
Great for an ASUS EEE
shareconnectorMarch 9, 2010
Pros
I have this installed on my Windows XP ASUS EEE, it works great and doesn't eat up much of my essential SSD drive space
Cons
Power users will prefer the normal version
Summary
Nice and simple
InnitYeahFebruary 2, 2010
Pros
Works fine
Cons
Nothing bad
Summary
This is the smaller version of the already popular media player codec pack.
Easy to use
jenna666February 2, 2010
Pros
Was really easy to use
Cons
Nothing at all
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Media Player Codec Pack

Play various types of video and audio files.

Media Player Codec Pack Lite is a free simple to install, light weight package of codecs, filters, or splitters used for playing back movie and music files. After installation you will be able to play 99.9% of files through your media player. Additional file associations are applied to make Windows Media Player play BDMV (unencrypted BluRay/AVCHD), EVO (unencrypted HD-DVD) NOTE: BluRay and HD-DVD playback is basic and requires compatible hardware, MKV, M2TS, MP4, VOB, OGM, WEBM, FLV, and NUV movie files, as well as AC3, DTS, FLAC, APE, OGG, WV, TTA, OFR, SHN music files, and finally MO3, IT, XM, S3M, MTM, MOD, and UMX tracker audio files. Compression types supported include AVC, H.264, x264, H.263, H.261, DivX, XviD, Flash Video, VP3-8, Morgan JPEG, MJPEG, MPEG4, MPEG2

The package detects the best proof tested settings with additional options for CPU, GPU, and DXVA compatibility. Audio options during install allow users to set output from basic 2.0 channel stereo, right up to 7.1 channel output. Digital audio S/PDIF / HDMI passthrough for home theatre systems can be set by the user to output Dolby Digital AC3, Dolby Digital Plus E-AC3, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, even multichannel non-AC3/DTS audio (for example 5.1 channel FLAC) can be set to encode as AC3 and output to digital S/PDIF / HDMI. Please note that protected formats may require a specific player. Windows Media Player is supported as well as most other players. The package supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

Media Player Codec Pack Lite for Windows

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User Reviews

Worked perfectly

Couldn't see Iron Man 2 or Avengers Bluray discs

Lee Harbert Likes It

Did not work as advertised

Added MP4 reading to Windows Media Player

user freindly

Ultra compact and great for laptops

Great for an ASUS EEE

Nice and simple

Easy to use

Developer’s Description