Capabilities Built for Windows Playback
K-Lite Codec Pack delivers a reliable playback stack for Windows, covering modern and legacy media so files open smoothly from day one.
Complete Playback Toolkit
Get comprehensive codec support in one package. No hunting for individual codecs, no guesswork about compatibility.
Format Coverage
Play most video and audio formats without compatibility issues. K-Lite Codec Pack supports:
Video Containers
- AVI
- MKV
- MP4
- MOV
- FLV
- WebM
- WMV
- ASF
- OGV
- 3GP
- Plus other formats
Audio Formats
- MP3
- FLAC
- AAC
- OGG
- WMA
- WAV
- APE
- M4A
- Opus
- Vorbis
- Plus other formats
Included Decoders
The pack includes key decoders for modern and legacy media playback:
Video Decoders
- H.264 (AVC)
- H.265 (HEVC)
- VP9
- VP8
- DivX
- Xvid
- MPEG-2
- MPEG-4
- Theora
- Plus more
Audio Decoders
- MP3
- AAC
- FLAC
- Vorbis
- Opus
- AC3
- DTS
- TrueHD
- Plus more
Streamlined Installation
Guided Setup
A clear installer walks you through setup without technical friction.
Automatic Registration
Components register with Windows and are ready immediately.
Clear Defaults
Designed for every experience level with safe, clear defaults.
Player Friendly
Keeps your current player while improving system playback support.
Compatible Media Players
K-Lite Codec Pack works with the major Windows media players you already use:
- Windows Media Player
- VLC Media Player
- Media Player Classic
- PotPlayer
- KMPlayer
- Most other Windows media players
Additional Advantages
Lightweight Footprint
Small installer with minimal system impact for smooth performance.
On-Demand Usage
Components load only when needed, with no constant background load.
Safe & Clean
No malware, no bloatware, and no unwanted extras.
Stable Playback
Built for dependable playback across a wide range of formats.