Shark007 Codecs for Windows is a comprehensive audio and video codec package that unlocks playback capabilities for virtually any media file format on your Windows system.

The installer automatically removes most competing codec packages before installation, ensuring a clean slate. Once installed, Windows Media Player can handle 4K HDR video with bitstreamed audio to an AVR, while MPC-HC and MPC-BE players work seamlessly with the codec filters.

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File size: 25.5 MB

OS support: GitHub

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Tech Specs

Software Name	Shark007 Codecs for Windows
Version	20.8.3
License	Free
File Size	25.5 MB
OS Support	GitHub
Language	English, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
Developer	Shark007
Homepage	https://shark007.net
Changelogurl	https://shark007.net/x64components1.html
Last Updated	August 8, 2026

Key Features

Full Media Format Support: Enables playback of all common audio and video formats including FLV, MKV, M4A with ALAC, and 4K HDR content through integrated codec filters and Icaros thumbnail generation.
Windows Media Player Integration: Extends WMP to play previously unsupported file types, enables preview pane functionality for MKV and FLV files, and supports adding files to Windows Media Player lists via right-click context menu.
Multi-Language Support: Includes 20 localizations out of the box with support for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and many other major languages.
Settings Management: Features automated Save and Restore settings functionality that preserves your configuration across upgrades, with options to apply settings to all user accounts and automatic restoration during updates.
Portable Version Available: Distributed as a portable version with no installer, allowing users to run the codec package without traditional installation and move configuration settings to the application folder.
Auto Update Feature: Built-in intelligent auto-update system that automatically updates all codec components directly from within the application, keeping your media playback current.

What’s New in Latest Version

Update LAV filters 20.8.3
Update MediaInfo DLL v26.5
Update Media Player Classic – Black Edition (MPC-BE) filters 20.8.3
Update Icaros 20.8.3 Final
VSFilter 20.8.3
Fully functional Save / Restore settings
Remember monitor and screen positioning
Auto Update all files directly from within the Application

For complete changelog, visit the official release notes.

Technical Requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (64-bit)
Disk Space: 100 MB

Setup Instructions

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Installation Steps

Click the download button above to get the installer for your operating system
Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run the installer
Follow the on-screen installation wizard to complete setup

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)

Problem Solving

Show Common Issues

Issue: Installation fails → Solution: Run as administrator
Issue: Other codecs conflict → Solution: Let the installer remove conflicting codecs automatically

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