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VLC media player

VLC media player

free rating
11,807,900
VideoLAN
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays...
streams. Plays most codecs with no codec packs needed - MPEG
The KMPlayer

The KMPlayer

free rating
2,744,797
Pandora TV
Developed by KMP Media, KMPlayer is a well-known media player...
Developed by KMP Media, KMPlayer is a well-known media player in this branch
QuickTime

QuickTime

free rating
2,225,677
Apple Inc.
Includes support for the key media formats, such as H.264 and AAC...
QuickTime 7.7.9 contains security updates and is recommended for all QuickTime 7
GOM Player

GOM Player

free rating
1,947,529
Gretech Corp.
There are dozens of free media players and then there’s GOM Player. Apart from the obvious video and audio playback...
the most popular media codecs, and – among...many other formats and codecs, including 360 degrees
K-Lite Codec Pack

K-Lite Codec Pack

free rating
1,765,681
Codec Guide
The K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs...
VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow...formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed
K-Lite Codec Pack Full

K-Lite Codec Pack Full

free rating
1,361,545
Codec Guide
The Full variant of the codec pack contains a few extras compared...
components. The K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection...VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow
Free Download Manager

Free Download Manager

free rating
1,127,698
FreeDownloadManager.ORG
Free Download Manager allows you to adjust traffic usage, organize downloads, control file priorities for torrents...
Free Download Manager features - support for Windows and Mac OS X - user-friendly interface
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack

free rating
1,114,477
Codec Guide
The Mega variant is the largest of the four variants of the codec pack...
four variants of the codec pack. It provides everything...such as ACM/VFW codecs that can
Any Video Converter

Any Video Converter

free rating
502,165
Anvsoft, Inc.
Any Video Converter is also a free audio CD ripper and video to audio converter which can rip...
Any Video Converter is also a free audio CD ripper and video to audio converter which can rip
MPC-HC

MPC-HC

free rating
432,931
MPC-HC Team
Media Player Classic – Home Cinema, more widely known as MPC-HC, is an excellent open...
Added support for new codecs such as AOMedia AV1
Bandicam

Bandicam

rating
391,122
Bandicam Company
Bandicam can be used to record anything on your Windows desktop, including 2D/3D games, streaming videos...
Bandicam can be used to record anything on your Windows desktop, including 2D/3D games, streaming
DivX

DivX

rating
332,431
DivX LLC.
DivX is a professional software solution that provides you with the latest codecs. It includes the DivX Player...
you with the latest codecs. It includes the DivX
BSPlayer

BSPlayer

free rating
270,640
AB Team Ltd.
BSPlayer supports playing not only standard media files but also streaming contents. This application...
BSPlayer supports playing not only standard media files, but also streaming contents
MpcStar

MpcStar

free rating
138,735
MPCSTAR
MPCSTAR is an all-in-one package of video player...
audio player and many codecs. It contains...and carefully selected codecs to support
CyberLink MediaEspresso

CyberLink MediaEspresso

rating
138,667
CyberLink Corp.
MediaEspresso is a fast media universal converter for Windows users...
MediaEspresso is a fast media universal converter for Windows users. The program can transcode
AVS Video Converter

AVS Video Converter

rating
123,403
Online Media Technologies Ltd.
AVS Video Converter is a free video converter for Windows. Convert from/to 150+ formats: MP4, MOV...
video files with modern codecs H.265/HEVC, AV1...VP8, VC-1 and MPEG-2 codecs. It speeds up preview
AVS Video Editor

AVS Video Editor

rating
120,082
Online Media Technologies Ltd.
Powerful video editing software for Windows. Speed up HD video editing...
VP8, VC-1 and MPEG-2 codecs. Record
Kodi

Kodi

free rating
109,385
The Kodi Foundation
Kodi isn't just for passive entertainment media. You can also play games on Kodi...
Kodi puts your smart TV to shame. Kodi plays almost every kind of media you can find and looks great
Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate

rating
101,269
Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate allows you to download or record 4K...
1. Conversion speed to a whole NEW level! With high speed conversion

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