Command line parameters

Some of Media Player Classic options can be implemented through command lineparameters. Info on these options can be seen if you type mplayerc.exe /? (or mplayerc.exe /h, or mplayerc.exe /help) in your command prompt.

Usage: mplayerc.exe "path" [options]

"path" - file or folder to open (you can use masks).

/dub "file name" - Load additional sound file for dubbing.

/sub "file name" - Load subtitles.

/filter "file name" - Load DirectShow filters from libraries (*.ax or *.dll, masks are usable).

/dvd - Launches MPC in DVD mode, optional "path" parameter sets DVD folder.

/cd - Load all AudioCD or (S)VCD tracks, optional "path" parameter sets path to CD.

/open - Load file but don't start playback.

/play - Load file and play it.

/close - Close after the end of playback (works only with /play parameter).

/shutdown - Shutdown computer at the end of playback.

/fullscreen - Launch in fullscreen mode.

/minimized - Launch in minimized state.

/new - Open new copy of MPC.

/add - Adds "path" to the playlist, can be used together with /open and /play.

/regvid - Register video formats.

/regaud - Register sound formats.

/unregvid - Unregister video formats.

/unregaud - Unregister sound formats.

/start ms - Start playing from "ms" position (ms = milliseconds).

/fixedsize w,h - Start player with the fixed window size.

/nofocus - unknown option. If you know its meaning, please e-mail to the author or translator.