Why and when do you need to install codecs on your computer?

What are codecs?

Codecs are basically programs designed to compress / decompress video and audio files. To save space, compression is required as it only keeps the data necessary to play the files. They compress music and videos, but also make these files playable.

With codecs, the audio and video files are smaller so you can download / upload them faster on the Internet, plus they take up less space on your hard drive or storage device. The videos are scrambled, which means some information is discarded, but not too much, so the quality will not be significantly affected.

Why do you need them?

The problem is that there is not just one codec, hundreds of different types are used, although you will not need all of them. Even so, it is not possible to know exactly which ones you will need. The best solution is to install a codec pack or use a media player with a built-in codec library.

A codec pack is a collection of codecs, generally some of the most widely used. Examples of popular codecs include DivX, Xvid, x264, FFmpeg MPEG-4, QuickTime, and WMV. There are many free codec packs available for download on the Internet.

For example, K-Lite Codec Pack comes in different flavors: Basic, Standard, Full, and Mega. You can choose one according to the file types for which you want playback compatibility. Shark007 offers standard and advanced codec collections for Windows 7/8 and let’s not forget the XP Codec Pack for those still using Windows XP. There is no such thing as the best Windows codec pack, there are plenty of good, free options to choose from. Choosing a larger one has no advantage, except that it will support more video and audio file formats than lighter packages.

Also, you can use a media player with built-in codecs. This type of media player usually includes all the necessary codecs for playback, and if you find a video that requires a codec that is not included, the player will offer to download it for you. Examples of media players that have their own codec library include Media Player Classic, UMPlayer, BS.Player, UMPlayer, GOM Media Player, and SMPlayer.

If you use such a media player, you don’t need to download and install a separate codec pack. These players work straight out of the box. They will handle many video and audio formats, at least the ones that are commonly used, which is more than enough for most users.

How do you know which is the best solution for you? It really is simple. Do you like to use multiple media players and / or download a lot of video and audio files in various formats? A codec pack is the answer in this case. If you prefer to use just one media player, it’s easier to choose one with a built-in codec library so you don’t have to install anything else.

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