Mpc Be
MPC-BE is a Windows player for audio and video files, derived from Media Player Classic code.
About Mpc Be
MPC-BE is a free and open source audio and video player for Windows. It is independently developed from Media Player Classic and Media Player Classic - Home Cinema code, and includes additional features and bug fixes.
It requires an SSE2-capable CPU, a video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (PS 3.0), and Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 in 32-bit or 64-bit.
Key features
- Plays audio and video files on Windows
- Derived from Media Player Classic and Home Cinema code
- Licensed under GPL v3 as open source
- Supports Windows 7 through 11, 32-bit and 64-bit
- Distributed via Releases and Nightly Builds
- Incorporates third-party code such as FFmpeg and MediaInfo
Best for: Windows users who want an open-source player based on Media Player Classic code.
Good for
- Free and open source under GPL v3
- Includes additional features and bug fixes over earlier MPC code
- Supports Windows versions from 7 to 11
Watch out for
- Windows only, with no support for other systems stated
- Requires SSE2-capable CPU
- Requires video card supporting DirectX 9.0c with PS 3.0
Mpc Be at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mpc Be FAQ
What are the system requirements for MPC-BE?
An SSE2-capable CPU, a video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (PS 3.0), and Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 in 32-bit or 64-bit.
Is MPC-BE open source?
Yes, its code is licensed under GPL v3.
What code is MPC-BE based on?
The original Guliverkli Media Player Classic project and the Media Player Classic Home Cinema project.
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