Downloaded a video in avi format, dont know how to find out which program compressed it and i cant seem to find the right codec to play it. I've downloaded loads of packs and none of them work!!!! Does anyone have any ideas??????? ty
2006-08-01 00:47:02 · 11 answers · asked by In The Rat Race 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Install VLC player.
It is able to play ALL formats except Real Media, which is proprietary.
All codecs are within the program's module, you don't have to find a codec anymore
Give it a try, the only player you'll ever need, really
2006-08-01 00:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by walker 1 · 5⤊ 2⤋
To find out which program compressed it open it with GSpot. As far as codecs, installing the Xvid codec should allow you to play your .avi file with just about any media player. Or if you want to play .avi files and save yourself a lot of headache with other codecs in the future, just install ffdshow. I recommend installing ffdshow.
2006-08-01 00:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Bojangles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I'm right that AVI isn't a codec, it's a file wrapper. The actual file could be 1001 things. Your best bet is to download Videolan (www.videolan.org) which plays pretty much anything and is available for Windows, Mac and (I think) Linux.
2006-08-01 00:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by Ross B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since you don't mention which packs you have downloaded I'll take a punt and suggest you download K-Lite Mega Codec pack which includes media player classic: if this pack doesn't play it, I can only think your avi video is corrupted.
- http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_mega_codec/
Or you could try MediaCoder - although it is primarily a universal encoder, it plays just about anything too. Open source, free
- http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/
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2006-08-01 00:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In The Rat Race your wish is granted here is your link. Enjoy
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=free+download+Avi+Codec&btnG=Search&meta=
2006-08-01 00:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by Joe_Young 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep,, try and find a program called Gspot 221 it identifies what codecs are on your pc and what ones you need,, its an amazing app that's worked wonders for me,, took a while to find it tho'
Good luck
Send me your emaill and I'll send it to you if you cant find it.
2006-08-01 00:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by India 55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This film looks interesting 6. Prince of Persia (600 MBs) *
2016-03-27 12:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
search for ace mega codec pack and do a full install
2006-08-01 00:51:25 · answer #8 · answered by simon.foxcroft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use divx to watch and burn but ive a standalone divx dvd player but you can still watch them on the pc or try vlc to play.
2006-08-01 00:52:45 · answer #9 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful - if its a movie of an adult nature, it may have a virus in it, and not be a real movie at all....... but then, that would serve you right if it was.
If not, try real alternative player (google it) or something like that...
2006-08-01 00:52:49 · answer #10 · answered by Mudkips 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋