Download Video Player to Play MP4 without Installing Codec
The XviD codec isn't yet available for the Mac, so to play XviD videos on your Mac you first need to install QuickTime and the DivX codec. Then you need to download and install the delegate component available for your Mac OS version: XviD codec for Mac OS X (5KB) XviD codec for Mac OS 8/9 (3KB) The.sit file contains a QuickTime component. Official download of VLC media player. Plays most codecs with no codec packs needed - MPEG-2. Get VLC for Mac OS X. Get VLC for iOS. Get VLC for Apple TV. Codecs For Mkv Mac Player After downloading the suitable MKV file codec pack, and with it installed, you can easily enjoy your MKV movies with your family. Part 2: Shortcomings of free MKV codec pack.
Why you still want a Plan B? Main reason, based on the feedbacks from users on the forum, is that some codec pack software contain adware, spyware, ransomware or even trojan virus to put your computer and internal file data into the edge of risk if you download from some informal websites. So comparatively, most users prefer an even safer way to play MP4 on Mac or Windows without codec incompatibility problem. The safer way you might need is to download MP4 video player to play MP4 video on MacBook/iMac or Windows.
And here we mainly focus on top two video player for both Windows and macOS: VLC player and 5KPlayer. Both of them are downloaded thousands of times each month on softonic. They have something in common and meanwhile differ from each other. Read the below table to see which one you like better.
VLC Player
Any QuickTime enabled application on Mac and PC can render video files to DXV. Download The DXV codec is free and included in the Arena, Avenue and Alley installers. Download K-Lite Codec Pack Mega. The Mega variant is the largest of the four variants of the codec pack. It provides everything that you need to play all your audio and video files. Additionally, it also contains some ACM/VFW codecs that can be used by video encoding/editing applications.
1. Free play MP4 video on Windows and macOS with H264, MPEG-4, H265 and H263 codecs.
2. Support MPEG Audio, MP3, AAC, AC3, Vorbis, Flac, A52/AC-3, Opus, Speex, WAV and WMA2, 11 audio codecs in total.
3. Free convert MP4 to MKV, MP4 to AVI, FLV, WebM, etc.
4. One of VLC hidden features: free download YouTube MP4 via VLC.
5. Record non-downloadable MP4 screen video on you PC/Mac.
5KPlayer
1. Free play MP4 files on Mac and Windows with codecs like H264, H265, H263, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 ASP, MPEG-2 Part 2, MPEG-4 AVC, etc, no 3rd party app needed.
2. Up to 14+ audio codecs supported, for instance, MP3, AAC, AC3, iPhone Ringtone M4A, WMA, AIFF, WAV, Flac, OGG, DTS, etc.
3. Allow you to AirPlay MP4 video from iPhone iPad to MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, etc. and stream MP4 file from Mac to Apple TV.
4. Free download MP4 video from YouTube, FB, Vimeo, etc. 1000+ sites.
The Mega variant is the largest of the four variants of the codec pack. It provides everything that you need to play all your audio and video files. Additionally, it also contains some ACM/VFW codecs that can be used by video encoding/editing applications.
More information about this variant of the codec pack can be found on its contents and changelog pages.
Detailed differences between the four variants of the codec pack can be found on the comparison of abilities and comparison of contents pages. The other smaller variants are: Basic, Standard, and Full.
Version 16.4.6 Mega ~ 58.8 MB ~ September 17th 2021
Changelog:- Updated MPC-HC to version 1.9.15.79
- Updated LAV Filters to version 0.75.1-4-gfaff6
- Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.5.5.1761
- Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 21.09
Download:
| Type: | Location: | Hosted By: |
| HTTPS | Server 1 | Codec Guide |
| HTTPS | Server 2 | Codec Guide |
| HTTPS | Server 3 (external) | MajorGeeks |
Filename: K-Lite_Codec_Pack_1646_Mega.exe
Size: 60219 KB
MD5: 519eb9476277a65bbc721ae1f6581f16
SHA256: 53396ac690720a0eaa6ca61146a0ebc161f419e65a9e55b746df3aa500386b55
Genuine K-Lite files always have the exact same filename, size and hashes as indicated above. Do not install downloaded files that have different values.
Mp4 Codec Mac
The last version that is compatible with Windows XP SP3 is version 13.8.5, which can be downloaded HERE.
Download links for old versions of the K-Lite Codec Pack can be found HERE.
HDR Video Playback
To play such videos you need to use the included MPC-HC player and select MPC Video Renderer or Madvr as the video renderer. These video renderers can automatically send the HDR metadata to your TV when it is HDR capable. Otherwise they will convert the video colors to SDR so you can watch it on a normal monitor/TV.
Note: currently only HDR10 format is supported. Not Dolby Vision.
3D Video
The codec pack contains a plugin for decoding H.264 MVC 3D Video. To properly watch such videos you should use the included MPC-HC player (64-bit version) and select Madvr as the video renderer. Outputting 3D video to your monitor/TV requires Windows 8.x/10 (or Windows 7 with a modern NVIDIA GPU).
Note: playback of SBS (side-by-side) and Top/Bottom 3D video does not have the above requirements. Such videos are actually encoded as 2D video. Your TV should have an option to turn this into 3D.
Download Mxf Codec For Mac
In case of NVIDIA you must use driver version 418.xx or older. 3D support was removed in newer versions.
Download Usb Audio Codec For Mac
Blu-ray
K-lite Codec Mac
MPC-HC is capable of playing Blu-ray discs. There are just two limitations:
1) It doesn't support Blu-ray menus. It automatically plays the longest title on the disc. Other titles can be accessed through the Navigate menu of the player.
2) The disc must be decrypted using an external tool. For example AnyDVD HD or Passkey Lite.
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