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CODEC PACKS

Codec Packs: What is a Codec? Many of you have heard of this word ‘Codec’ but have you ever wondered what Codec is? The common definition of codec that we all know is that codec’s are some kind of files that are used to play audio or video files having different formats like avi, 3gp, etc. but only few of us know the exact definition of codec and its true meaning. A Codec is a device that performs encoding and decoding of digital signal. This term can also be referred as Compressor-Decompressor or Coder-Decoder. There are 3 main types of codec’s namely Audio codec’s, Video codec’s and Data Codec’s and each one of it has a different function to perform.

Codec Packs refers to collection of codec’s for playing DivX movies. A Codec Pack mainly includes:

- DivX or DivX codec’s- XviD Codec’s - MPEG2 codec’s- Subtitles G400 2.83- OGG Vorbis 0.9.9.5- AC3 filters- Morgan Multimedia Stream Switcher 0.99

The Top Codec Packs that can be easily downloaded are:

1. K-Lite Codec Pack 2.79 Full.With this Codec Pack you can play almost all the videos.

2. Real Alternative 1.51Real Alternative will ensure that you are able to play real media files without the need to install RealPlayer.

3. Codec Pack All in 1 6.0.3.0This is the collection of codec’s for playing DivX movies.

4. QuickTime Alternative 1.76 QuickTime Alternative will let you play QuickTime files.

5. AC3 Filter 1.11 AC3Filter is a high quality DirectShow audio decoder and processor filter used to decode audio tracks in movies mainly MPEG4, DVD and others. 6. LAME MP3 Encoder 3.98 alpha 6This is the best mp3 encoder that is available for free on the internet! 7. DivX 6.4The best and the most widely used codec by the people around the world! 8. Koepi's XviD Codec 1.1.2XviD is presently the best available MPEG-4 video codec solution and additionally XviD is available free without any cost. 9. Ogg DirectShow Filters With Ogg DirectShow Filters you can watch and create your own .ogm wrapped movies.

10. 3ivx D4 4.5.13ivx is an MPEG-4 toolkit that supports MPEG-4 Audio, MPEG-4 Video, and the MP4 file format (this format is used in Pod’s). Summary:

A Codec is a device that performs encoding and decoding on digital signal or a digital data stream.