Media Player Classic - how to force aspect ratio to 16:10

[darael]

I want to move away from GOM Player, even if it has served me well for a long time. I don't like the direction it's moving in, as in I don't want an account to use it. I've also noticed that GOM Player uses significantly more CPU than Media Player Classic, so I assume it's less efficient.

Now I like to fill my 16:10 screen up most of the time and have GOM Player setup to do exactly this. This works perfectly for me.

I use Media Player Classic from the K-Lite codec pack, but I don't see an option to set your own custom aspect ratio. Google fails me and the closest option I can find is "Stretch to Window". While not perfect in windowed mode, it seems to work in full screen.

Any ideas? Or just "Stretch to Window"?

 

[Django x2]

Firstly, at my own risk...k lite codec? Bro, this is 2025, not 2005. I haven't had a need for a codec pack in probably 10+ years.

Just install mpc-be and away you go

 

[darael]

K-Lite has never given me any issues and it's peace of mind when I'm using the likes of HandBrake and VirtualDub.

I've heard of MPC-BE, but I can't remember why I dismissed it. From memory, it could have been the all-dark theme - and I don't like dark themes. What is the difference between MPC and MPC-BE?