If you are using Windows 10, then you can download a few additional codecs from the Windows Store. These codecs can for example be used by the Movies&TV app (a.k.a. Films&TV) and Windows Media Player.

1. Dvd Codec
2. Dvd Codec Pack For Mac Windows 10
3. Media Player Codec Pack Mac

HEVC / H.265:

Download [free version] (requires a GPU capable of decoding HEVC)
Download [$1] (for other systems)

K-Lite Codec Pack is another video codec which offers us with decoding solutions for the most common media formats including unprotected the Blu-Ray discs. FFDShow is an application which can decode H.264 AVC. For the VLC media player, it's an open source program developed. This codec pack is user-friendly and easy to install. It is suitable for both novice and expert users. This codec pack supports playback and recording, while being constantly updated and maintained. The MKV codec pack can handle video playback error on Mac and Windows. But codec pack usually comes with a bunch of stuff that you don't really need rather than the MKV only, making it heavyweight and CPU consumption. Worse still, codecs are notorious for bundling crapware or even malware that leads to instability of your computer.

VP9:

AV1:

MPEG-2:

This package is for those who have the N or KN edition version of Windows. These are special editions for the European and Korean markets. The difference with regular editions of Windows is that they do not include any multimedia players from Microsoft.

This package will install components such as Windows Media Player, Enhanced Video Renderer (EVR), Media Foundation codecs, and the Windows Media format codecs.

EVR is used by many video players including MPC-HC.
Media Foundation is used by web browsers and a lot of games.

Windows 10 version 1903 (build 18362 a.k.a 'May 2019 Update'):

You can also acquire it through Windows settings:
Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Optional Features > Add a feature > Media Feature Pack

Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763 a.k.a 'October 2018 Update'):

Windows 10 version 1803 (build 17134 a.k.a 'April 2018 Update'):

Windows 10 version 1709 (build 16299 a.k.a 'Fall Creators Update'):

Windows 10 version 1703 (build 15063 a.k.a 'Creators Update'):

Windows 10 version 1607 (build 14393 a.k.a 'Anniversary Update'):

Windows 10 version 1511 (build 10586):

Windows 8.1:

Windows 8:

Windows 7:

This package installs all the codecs and runtimes that are required for playing the various Windows Media formats, such as .wmv and .wma files.

These codecs are normally already included with Windows as part of Windows Media Player. So you should normally only need this package if you have removed Windows Media Player or if you are using the special European N or Korean KN edition of Windows that does not include WMP.

Version 11 ~ 9.4 MB ~ Only for Windows XP / 2003 / Vista

Q: What is K-Lite Codec Pack? How can I watch videos on Mac without K-Lite Codec Pack?

Best Alternative to K-Lite Codec Pack Mac - Play Video on Mac in any Format

Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate is one of best alternative to K-Lite Codec Pack for Mac. With it, you can play any video/audio files, convert them to almost all popular formats and also touch up the videos without any hassle. Well Compatible with Mac OS (macOS Mojave supported), Aimersoft Video Converter for Mac is also an online video downloader. With the built-in browser, you can search and download directly the videos you like with fast speed and high quality.

If you are looking for the alternative of K-Lite Codec Pack for Windows, why not have a try on Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate which is fully compatible with Windows (Windows 10).

Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate

Best Alternative to K-Lite Codec Pack Mac

• Play video on Mac without format issues, supporting MP4, MOV, MPEG, MKV, WMV, AVI and other 500+ formats.
• Convert videos in any formats to MOV or MP4 (most compatible formats for Mac).
• Batch converstion is supported.
• Download videos from 1000 online sites, including YouTube, Vimeo, Vevo, Dailymotion and more.
• Built-in video editing tool to customize your video.
• Do more with all-in-one toolbox.

Tutorial 1. How to Play Video on Mac in any Formats?

This is a good choice when you can't play video on Mac with format issue, and don't know to change the video format. Please download and install Aimersoft Video Converter for Mac on your Mac. Follow the simple steps below to have a try on the equivalence of K-Lite Codec Pack for Mac.

01 Add video file to Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate

Open Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate on your Mac. Directly drag and drop the movies or videos into the window of this program. Or you can click on the Add Files to browse videos on your Mac. There are more than 500 video formats supported.

02 Click the Play icon

You can see your videos have been displayed in the program. Put the mouse over the video thumbnail, there will be a Play icon over it. Now click it.

03 Playing video on Mac

Now your video is playing! It also provides with 2 options, which you can maximize the playing window on your Mac, or take screenshots of the video.

Tutorial 2. How to Convert Videos to MOV/MP4 on Mac?

This solution will let you convert videos to macOS compatible formats. You are suggested to convert the videos to MP4 or MOV formats, which can be further used on a Mac. Now let's see how to do it in 3 simple steps.

01 Add videos to Aimersoft Video Converter Mac

Launch Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate on Mac. Add the target videos by dragging and dropping. Multiple videos can be added and converted at one time.

Dvd Codec

Optional Edit videos

You can touch up the videos to create personalized video visual experience with this K-Lite Codec Pack for Mac. There are 3 editing tabs below each video thumbnail. Here you can crop, rotate, trim video, and add subtitle, watermark and others to the video.

• Adjust: Adjust the frame size, rotate the video, and split the videos into small clips.
• Effects: Append special artistic effects to the video.
• Watermarks: Supports adding image watermarks as well as text watermarks.
• Subtitles: Load subtitles to make the video more understandable. The font of the subtitles is editable.

02 Choose an output format

Click Convert all tasks to to get the output formats. Here you can choose MOV or MP4. The chosen format and resolution will be applied to all of the added videos.

Dvd Codec Pack For Mac Windows 10

03 Convert video with K-Lite Codec Pack Mac alternative

Media Player Codec Pack Mac

Turn on High Speed Conversion to convert video at 90X faster speed. Click the Convert Allbutton to start the conversion. Later, you can check the converted videos on Converted tab, or from the output folder on your Mac.