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K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs, DirectShow filters and tools.

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your audio and movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even several less common formats.

The K-Lite Codec Pack has a couple of major advantages compared to other codec packs:

* It is updated frequently. So it is always up-to-date with the newest and/or best components.
* All components have been carefully selected for specific purposes. It is not just a random bunch of stuff thrown together.
* It is very user-friendly and easy to use.
* The installation is fully customizable, meaning that you are able to install just those components that you really want.
* The customization abilities even go beyond the component level. Some components are able to handle multiple formats. You can specify exactly which components should handle which formats. The pack can thus be fully tweaked to your own specific needs and preferences.
* Uninstallation removes everything that was installed by the pack. Including all registry keys.
* It is extremely easy to make a fully customized unattended installation with the integrated wizard.
* It does not contain any bad, buggy or unstable codecs.
* It tries to avoid potential conflicts with other codecs installed on your computer. The installation is able to detect and remove over 100 different codec and filter packs.
* The pack is able to detect broken codecs and filters on your system, and helps you to remove them.
* It is a very complete package, containing everything you need to play your movies.
* This pack has a huge user base. This means that problems are found and resolved quickly.
* There are different variants of the pack. From very small to large.
* The pack is suitable for both novice and expert users.

Contents of this version:

Player:

* Media Player Classic Homecinema [version 1.2.1008.0]
* Media Player Classic [version 6.4.9.1 rev. 104]

ffdshow:

* ffdshow [revision 3096]
* ffdshow VFW interface

DirectShow video decoding filters:

* XviD [version 1.2.2]
* DivX [version 6.8.5]
* DivX H.264 [version 8.2.0.26]
* On2 VP7 [version 7.0.10.0]
* MPEG-2 (Cyberlink) [version 8.4.0.615]
* MPEG-2 (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.4]

DirectShow audio decoding filters:

* AC3/DTS/LPCM (AC3Filter) [version 1.63b]
* Vorbis (CoreVorbis) [version 1.1.0.79]
* AAC (MONOGRAM) [version 0.9.6.0]

DirectShow audio parsers:

* FLAC (madFLAC) [version 1.8]
* WavPack (CoreWavPack) [version 1.1.1]
* MusePack (MONOGRAM) [version 0.9.2.0 | 0.4.0.0]
* Monkey's Audio (DCoder) [version 1.0]
* OptimFROG (RadLight) [version 1.0.0.1]
* AMR (MONOGRAM) [version 1.0.1.0]
* DC-Bass Source [version 1.2.0]
* AC3/DTS Source (AC3File) [version 0.7b]

DirectShow source filters:

* Haali Media Splitter [version 1.9.42.1]
* AVI splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.9]
* MP4 splitter (Gabest) [version 1.3.1290.0]
* Matroska splitter (Gabest) [version 1.3.1290.0]
* Ogg splitter (Gabest) [version 1.3.1290.0]
* MPEG PS/TS splitter (Gabest) [version 1.3.1290.0]
* FLV splitter (Gabest) [version 1.3.1290.0]
* CDXA Reader (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.2]

DirectShow subtitle filter:

* DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.39.5.2]
* DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.33]

Other filters:

* Haali Video Renderer [version 1.9.42.1]

VFW video codecs:

* XviD [version 1.2.2]
* DivX [version 6.8.5]
* x264 [revision 1195]
* On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0]
* On2 VP7 [version 7.0.10.0]
* Intel Indeo 4 [version 4.51.16.2]
* Intel Indeo 5 [version 5.2562.15.54]
* Intel I.263 [version 2.55.1.16]
* huffyuv [version 2.1.1 CCE Patch 0.2.5]
* DivX [version 3.11]
* YV12 (Helix) [version 1.2]

ACM audio codecs:

* MP3 (Fraunhofer) [version 3.4.0.0]
* MP3 (LAME) [version 3.98.2]
* AC3ACM [version 1.4]
* Vorbis [version 0.0.3.6]
* DivX WMA [version 4.2.0.0]

Real Alternative:

* RealMedia codecs [version 12.0.0.301]
* RealMedia plugin for Internet Explorer
* RealMedia plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera/Chrome
* RealMedia DirectShow splitter [version 1.3.1290.0]

Tools:

* Codec Tweak Tool [version 3.1.2]
* GSpot Codec Information Appliance [version 2.70a]
* MediaInfo Lite [version 0.7.22]
* VobSubStrip [version 0.11]
* GraphStudio [version 0.3.2.0]
* Haali Muxer
* FourCC Changer
* Bitrate Calculator

What's New:

Version 5.3.0 ~ 22.4 MB ~ October 27th 2009

Changelog:

* Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1311.0
* Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.4.0.923
* Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.23
* Updated Codec Tweak Tool to version 4.0.0
* Added file association options for: The KMPlayer
* Moved speaker configuration to a separate page in the installer
* Moved thumbnail options to a separate page in the installer
* For 64-bit systems the thumbnail options have been moved to the 64-bit K-Lite Codec Pack
* Added option to use the DC-Bass Source filter for decoding .m4a files
* Minor changes and fixes