Video Codecs

• XviD | Homepage | Download
• DivX | Homepage | Download
• AC3 Filter | Homepage | Download
• Real Alternative | Homepage | Download
• Matroska | Homepage | Download
• FFDShow | Download
• Ogg DirectShow Filters | Homepage | Download

Codecs Pack

• K-lite Codec Pack | Homepage | Download
• K-lite Mega Codec Pack | Homepage | Download
• DefilerPak | Homepage
• Combined Community Codec Pack (CCCP) | Homepage
• Storm Codec | Download - Submitted by imisu29
• Win7codecs | Homepage

If you have anything else that you would like to add to this list (software or guides), please reply to this thread.

This post has been edited by fariz: May 9 2011, 06:33 AM

hi, im new here. just got myself a new pc(before this using mac).

im having problem to playback avi files. most of the time i will be using windows media player(latest ver), and it will show messagge like -error downloading codec-
and if i use realplayer, it will also show similar message.

so i would like to know how & where can i find the codec? thanks!

I suggest you to get the codec pack like K-lite Codec Pack.Check on first post .Standard pack should enough for normal use.But, you can opt for full so next time you don't have any problem to play the video file.

Storm codec http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Vi...orm-Codec.shtml

i am using it now , so far no problem at all.
Can play any kind of videos even Quicktime and RM.

how about a mac, is there codecs for A mac to playback divx formats and all other formats like the compiled version above ?

to keyz & imisu29

thanks for the very useful info, everything works fine now!

to jaya_pc87

have u try using mplayer? hope it can help
http://mplayerosx.sourceforge.net/

Pls help. I have trouble playing a few .rmvb files. I've tried to play with RealPlayer 10.5 but it keeps on asking me to dowload new patch which does not exist after I checked on it.

Besides that, I've also tried to play the same video with Real Alternative v1.4.8. It came out with this error message.

E:\Download\21.rmvb::Output

Media Type 0:
--------------------------
Unknown

AM_MEDIA_TYPE:
majortype: MEDIATYPE_Stream {E436EB83-524F-11CE-9F53-0020AF0BA770}
subtype: TIME_FORMAT_NONE {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
formattype: TIME_FORMAT_NONE {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
bFixedSizeSamples: 1
bTemporalCompression: 0
lSampleSize: 1
cbFormat: 0


Media Type 1:
--------------------------
Unknown

AM_MEDIA_TYPE:
majortype: MEDIATYPE_Stream {E436EB83-524F-11CE-9F53-0020AF0BA770}
subtype: TIME_FORMAT_NONE {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
formattype: TIME_FORMAT_NONE {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
bFixedSizeSamples: 1
bTemporalCompression: 0
lSampleSize: 1
cbFormat: 0

Did anyone know wat's wrong? Please help me to solve this problem.

Thank you~

Just use VideoLAN Video Player. It has embeded so many codecs into the programs and you wont have to install the codecs one by one. It also plays quicktime movie, use less RAM and it loads up faster. It practically plays EVERYTHING, with some exceptions such as midi and realplayer files.

And it is FREE and the source-code are available if you're interested in tweaking it.

Never worries about codecs again!

This post has been edited by emino: May 7 2006, 08:43 PM

if the original software couldn't play the file, maybe it might be had corrupted data, i suggest redownload the file again

Thank you very much emino and jayhan! It's file corrupted.

my Media Player Classic complains that it doesnt have the codec to output the 3ivx audio.

I downloaded the codec but it is a shareware and it has already expired. Is there a way to play the file without using the shareware?

I have ffdshow installed but it doesnt help.

How about using another codec pack such as K-Lite Codec Pack ? Try uninstall ffdshow & install the other codec pack (which have 3ivx).I'm happy with K-Lite.Hmmm...I have few AVI with 3ivx but I didn't notice any expired warning.Weird ...

Another post I found said audio problem with 3ivx & says expired.It turn out AC3filter is not installed.

This post has been edited by keyz: Jun 18 2006, 01:56 AM

i just want to know with which software i can play *.wmv and *.mp4 files in PC

please help me man

This post has been edited by keyz: Jun 27 2006, 05:19 PM

windows media player can open those file types...

or alternatively you gonna install some codecs...try using K-Lite mega codec pack

my media player failed to open and where can i find K-Lite mega codec pack??

try searching in yahoo or altavista man...

don't be lazy maa..

Use CCCP and MPC

i have some other works to do
i am an employee of a big gsm service provider
i aint a lazy
just tried to know from you guys ..thats all

This post has been edited by keyz: Jun 27 2006, 05:19 PM

hey still i cannot run *.mp4 vedios...
i've dowloaded K-Lite mega codec pack of 34mb

hey no offense i found problem again and thats why opened the thread rather than opening another topic..please support me

No problem at all.

Sorry for the late reply,

you using Media Player Classic n WMP to open the *.mp4 and also cant watch???Mind tell us whats the error?..Or is it..only sound come out and no video at all ???

When you install K-Lite codec pack, try "Lots of stuff" to make sure all codec installed and try again

if in case it still doesnt work, uninstall every codec you have. K-Lite, everything.
then install this.

http://cccp-project.net/

its quite light as its only around 5MB. but remember to uninstall all your codec 1st as too many codecs might conflicts with each other and produce a negative effect instead. (no image, etc)

Just download Haali Media Splitter and let it decode mp4 files, your problem is solved by then

thanx buddies
problem solved

anyone can recommend me codec for WMV

Install the WMP9 VCM codec and it'll be fine

hello guys.
last nite was horrijible.
i want to play fast and furious : tokyo drift on my pc.
i tried with mpc even wmp, videolan ..

the best is : i cant play not only the movie, the others video file in my hard drive.

the problem : the movie will playing, then it stucked bit by abit like a scratch cd/dvd. the sound got 'krok krek' sound.

i tried to solve til now from this morning, what i did :

1)moved all my media file to another hard drive
2)changed my hard drive / format back
3)using another spare hard drive / format + install os
4)tired oledi. i dont know how to solve it.

ps: i checked whole my hardware stuffs, i think no problemo.

please help guys
thx in advanced

try changing your graphics drivers..it might be the real problem there
goog luck...

install this

http://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Codec_Pack_download.htm

then install this

http://gom.ipop.co.kr/release/down.html?intSeq=166

graphic driver ..
changed from omega version to normal version ..
its still the same.

klite codec pack ?
installed edi .. use it with mpc mah.
erm about gom player ?
no idea .


This post has been edited by ficxky: Jul 1 2006, 07:35 PM

erm.changed graphic display driver.
still same
movie= stucked like scratch cd/dvd and the sound too

updated :
til now formated my hdd for few times oledi .
graphic card also changed to another ...
also same problem.

This post has been edited by ficxky: Jul 5 2006, 11:39 PM

I'm using Ace Mega Codecs Pack & it seems okay so far. Been able to play virtually any video file since =)

This post has been edited by The Punisher: Jul 10 2006, 09:52 PM

my problem solved. thx guys

helo,
i'm just now click on the link to download divx...
then when run it, my Norman antivirus detected a trojan... and moved it to quanrantine...
shd i proceed to install the Divx for window ? ? ?

pls advise.

errrr...
anyone know bout mega klite codec ?
know where to get the stable version
the latest version is still on beta

I've just clicked on the link, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.

The linked download page in the first post has the stable 1.53 version as well.

hi,
currently im using CCCP and NO other codec or codec pack is install.

since the CCCP is a codec pack itself, so theres no need to install other codec i assume.

playing animes, tv series , etc is ok but when streaming from site (other than youtube) is not ok. i get the greenish screen.

I just want to know what other codec is needed to play streaming video? dont want to install other codec pack.

Greenish screen?
Mine installed with CCCP also no problems till now

I can't play .flv video eventhough i had macromedia flash 8 pro.Can tell me why ?

you need browser plugin.. then open it in your browser

plugin: http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/do...=ShockwaveFlash

Sorry i didn't explain more , I had macromedia flash 8 pro.I am able to watch youtube flash.
When i downloaded the youtube falsh .flv , the icon is directed to macromedia but the player don't seem to play it.
I had to download other stand alone program such as flv player to play.

SAFlashPlayer version 8.0.22.

i tried all codecs that hd been suggested.. but i think Cole2k Media - Codec Pack is the best so far..

Guys, i need a help here.
My computer doesn't play avi files(all avi files) properly! Both the Windows Media player 10 and the Real player. Only sound comes out, no video at all!
I have tried k-lite codec and Gspot, they don't help!
What should i do?

i prefer using DivX Player for .avi file n VLC Media Player for other format (.mpg, .wmv etc)

i have this common problem with klite codec. why is it when we play avi movies, the speaking voices is too faint and cant be heard clearly but when there is music or explosives, the volume is suddenly very loud. we need to slide up and down the volume slider regularly throughout the movie. any solution for this?

Try normalizing the audio in MPC

I'm using Klite codec full pack. I wonder with this codec can i enjoy DVD movies with 5.1 surround sound? Or i must get windvd or powerdvd in order to enable the dolby, dts those soft of feature?

.mov file is best suited for quicktime,rite???it wont work at all,juz hang...
wit divx,juz wont open...
wit wmp,only audio...
mpc,same too,only audio...

anybody can help???

i have 100% downloaded a real video file from bitcomet.i can play the video in preview mode. but i cannot play the file in media player classic. it says "requested file not found.the link you followed may be outdated or inaccurate." i have real codec installed. i dunno what's the problem because i can play other real video files without any problems.

i downloaded a movie through torrent, .iso file. how do i view it? downloaded ultraiso, dunno what to do with it. if try convert to other formats it will say file found. any1 else having problems? thanks in advance...

Try installing Quicktime Alternative (check in the post #1)

ISO is an image file. You can do few tricks :

1. Burn into DVD/CD with these software.
2. "Mount" that image using image loader such as Daemon Tools & open it like you open from CD/DVD.
3. Extract the content using UltraISO, PowerISO.

tried mounting and extracting. it says the file cant be found. will try with another file after finish downloading.

The ffdshow audio decoder has DD 5.1 and DTS decoder in it
If you don't want it, you can also use the AC3Filter to decode for you

off topic, is FFDshow discontinued? why i don't see any official update for so long?

jus install the storm codec and watch all formats videos on yr windows media player.....

try it.....

THat you have to find out yourself
for the mean time, those codec packs will get the job done

it's still actively developed..

http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=173941

if you want the latest build, download at free-codecs

ps: codec packs are evil

Hi, i would like to know, is there any codec or software that can open a TS file? I've tried win media player classic and VLC player, both are unable to determine the file format. Thanks

Hi.

I found this usefull wiki link of codecs. Maybe this can help alot and can be put on first thread.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_codecs

and here is comparison container format table (I can't explain here, just check the link) : - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_container_formats

Also, here's a link to convert almost anything to anything :
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/

This post has been edited by abe_mad: Nov 2 2006, 12:10 PM

My computer got lagging problem when playing "1280X720 H.264" Vorbis anime..........
My graphic card is GeForce 2 64MB
Processor is 1.6 GHz
RAM is 256 MB
Any idea what the problem and solution to it?

Thank You

Wow, it's the first time I see video file with such a high resolution.
My opinion is, you definitely need better hardware.

i am using DivX Codec, but i came up with a avi file recently that i was able to play the video file, the video is showing but there is no audio, is it a codec prob?

should i be trying something like K-Lite?

IIRC, is not allowed to have DivX and K-Lite Codec installed in the same PC right? but i really like using the DivX Codec with the little Divx logo that popout at the botom right corner when u play videos fiels....

anyone kno how to solve this problem?

DivX only decodes video, you need audio codecs to decode audio too
so yes, its codec problem, but audio codec .

and if u know what u are doing, you can always use DivX over Xvid

Sensei, pls enlighten me....little grasshopper over here...

teach me wat to do pls...

where to get the audio codec to solve the prob?

also wat u mean by using DivX over Xvid...need more details...

hardware can't cope up with the demanding h264 codec. At 720p, a 2.4Ghz also uses up to 90%++ CPU
I suggest you use CoreAVC to decode, it'll be faster but the best thing is get a new PC

i use gspot to scan the AVI file, here is the screenshot, the gspot show i have the necessary audio codec installed, but the file still dun have audio coming out, y?

Download AC3Filter and let it decode

Anyone heard about KMPlayer ? My friend in Taiwan told me it is very good, it can play most of the movie file downloaded via torrent

http://kmplayer.kde.org/

looks liek a player for kde linux.
maybe you can recompile to port on windows.

maybe when i'm free, i'll give it a try on my kubuntu

hai, wana asking...
what is MDF file? i use K-Lite codec also cannot open....
how?? thanks!

you asked at there liao you still ask here ah,
i posted the solution there...

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=9227419

haha , sorry la guy!

here is a piece of advice. DONT USE K-LITE CODEC!!! quality macam cilaka!! better use standalone codec.

the quality depends on file's format ok~

I beg to differ
I am currently using K-Lite Mega Codec Pack with CCCP and nothing is wrong with it

i was a loyal classic windows media player (with k-lite mega codec)user. until i met KMplayer. video quality is basically same but KMplayer has lot more filters that you can mess with. its even better when it comes to audio. tonnes of options you can enable and all my videos sound much much better than ever before. this is the main reason for me to i switch. no installtion needed, unzip it and you can play anything and everything. except flv and rm files though. quicktime i'm not sure.

http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/index.php

Hi there,

I downloaded some anime and movie from torrent... and all saved into the download folder.
the problem is, whenever I open the folder, it pop out error (dont send or send) and it even automatically close my media player when i play the files..

Can help to solve my problem?.. many thanks!

.i just installed k lite codec pack ..not mega .
but the thing is when i play the movie i downloaded using the windows media player classic they provided ..there is no colour ..its in grey n black ..
but when i use windows media player 11 ..got color .. anyone can help mi out ? is it settings problem?

Guys, could use some help here.

I don't want to install any other software other than WMP11 to play my videos. I tried two diferent softwares to help me be able to play quicktime etc on WMP11, but to no avail.


I tried K-LITE MEGA CODEC and Storm Codec 6.10.

I still can't seem to play Quicktime videos in WMP11.

anyone can help me?

Make sure you have Quicktime Alternative installed

i DO have quiktime alternative installed :s

if u have quicktime alternative installed, u should be able to play the quicktime file in Media Player Classic.

i'm not sure of this, but i don't think Microsoft's WMP wants to play QuickTime files, cuz it's an Apples'.

yeah i wanted to ask if there's any alternative that enables me to play quicktime in WMP11/

it's some sort of undecoded layer... i use K-Lite Codec pack... settle the prob long ago... but certain trailers quite lagging... after a few investigation... my GC also affect the performance...

Guys, so i re-installed K-lite Mega Codec, and when i run a quicktime video, i can hear audio, but alas, the video doesn't come out.


i get the error : Quicktime is missing software required to perform this operation. Unfortunately, it is not available on the QuickTime server.


This is with :
1) WMP 11
2) K-lite Mega Codec with Quicktime Alternative

Anyone can help?

Guys, how come some of the .rm / rmvb files playback not smooth (play normal and like fast forward few seconds ) but some files are ok. Are the files corrupted or ???

A bit embarassing to ask but i just installed XP then popped in CCCP and the new FFDShow from free-codecs.com. Now i notice that everytime i play an avi file WMvideo Decoder DMO is the default codec for avi. I want ffdshow to do the codec decoding. It used to handle that in win2k for me. I have WMP 11 installed (came with the XP i installed).

Any ideas will be most helpful.

Edit: Both Bsplayer and MPC uses the damn windows codec for avi files.

This post has been edited by RangerRed: Dec 31 2006, 03:29 PM

K-Lite Codec Pack 2.80 FULL version cant play rm/rmvb files??

Definitely, but K-Lite Mega Codec Pack (with Real Alternative) can play

This post has been edited by fru!tlo0p: Jan 4 2007, 10:44 PM

really thx so much. it works superb

does that mean K-Lite Mega better than K-Lite Codec Pack 2.80?

if i play a .AVI file but only hear the sound but no display is that codec problem ?

Most probably downloading Storm Codec or K-lite mega codec pack would solve your problem

probably yes.

recommend you to download DivX player.