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MPC-HC vs DivX Software: catalog facts
MPC-HC	DivX Software
Free Free and open source; no paid version exists.	Free The DivX Software download is free.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Simple, familiar interface that the maintainer describes as the reason the player is loved DirectShow architecture allows third party filters and renderers to extend playback	Plays DivX, AVI, MKV and HEVC up to 4K Includes a video converter
Windows only The maintainer states he does not accept new feature requests	Closed source Promotional website with little technical detail
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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