Pure Codec is a well-built codec pack for HD fans, capable of decoding and playing popular video and audio formats by hardware and software. It integrates multimedia player PotPlayer, MPC-HC and MPC-BE, splitter and decoder suite LAV Filters, high quality renderer madVR, and supports Chinese and English.
Publisher’s description
What is Pure Codec?
Pure Codec by Dio is free Windows software in the video players category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20260630, released on June 30, 2026. The version history goes back to March 31, 2023: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 179 file types, including .mp3, .mp4, .wav, .ts and .avi. Similar programs include VLC media player, QuickTime and MPC-HC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.1 a year)
- Opens 179 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Pure Codec is a free video player tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Pure Codec safe to download?
- The file is served by dl-t1.wmzhe.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1B4AB9EDAAD98484B309080CF634653C875FAFA78FAAF012228FBDFB004073E9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 23 versions ›23 versions over 3 years · about 7.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20260630Latest | June 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20260606 | June 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20260508 | May 8, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20260330 | March 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20260228 | February 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20260123 | January 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20260101 | January 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20251130 | November 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dio.PureCodec -ePureCodec20260630.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dio
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 20260630
- Released
- June 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 5, 2023
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 7.1
- Website
- jm.wmzhe.com
- winget ID
- Dio.PureCodec
File types it opens (179)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pure Codec free?
Yes. Pure Codec is free to use.
Is Pure Codec safe to download?
The download comes from dl-t1.wmzhe.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Pure Codec with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Pure Codec be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Pure Codec run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Pure Codec?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 31, 2023.
What are alternatives to Pure Codec?
VLC media player, QuickTime, MPC-HC, MPC-BE and K-Lite Codec Pack Full. The alternatives page compares them.
