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VLC media player

free

11,695,809

VideoLAN

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays...

streams. Plays most codecs with no codec packs needed - MPEG

The KMPlayer

free

2,730,702

Pandora TV

Developed by KMP Media, KMPlayer is a well-known media player...

Developed by KMP Media, KMPlayer is a well-known media player in this branch

QuickTime

free

2,221,302

Apple Inc.

Includes support for the key media formats, such as H.264 and AAC...

QuickTime 7.7.9 contains security updates and is recommended for all QuickTime 7

GOM Player

free

1,939,726

Gretech Corp.

There are dozens of free media players and then there’s GOM Player. Apart from the obvious video and audio playback...

the most popular media codecs, and – among...many other formats and codecs, including 360 degrees

K-Lite Codec Pack

free

1,748,672

Codec Guide

The K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs...

VFW/ACM codecs, and codec tools. Codecs and DirectShow...You also get a Codec Tweak Tool for managing

K-Lite Codec Pack Full

free

1,359,473

Codec Guide

The K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs...

filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow

Free Download Manager

free

1,117,411

FreeDownloadManager.ORG

Free Download Manager allows you to adjust traffic usage, organize downloads, control file priorities for torrents...

Free Download Manager features - support for Windows and Mac OS X - user-friendly interface

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack

free

1,105,241

Codec Guide

The K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs...

VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow...variants of the codec pack. It provides

Any Video Converter

free

500,378

Anvsoft, Inc.

Any Video Converter is also a free audio CD ripper and video to audio converter which can rip...

Any Video Converter is also a free audio CD ripper and video to audio converter which can rip

MPC-HC

free

427,959

MPC-HC Team

Media Player Classic – Home Cinema, more widely known as MPC-HC, is an excellent open...

Added support for new codecs such as AOMedia AV1

Bandicam

385,782

Bandicam Company

Bandicam can be used to record anything on your Windows desktop, including 2D/3D games, streaming videos...

Bandicam can be used to record anything on your Windows desktop, including 2D/3D games, streaming

Vegas Pro

345,536

MAGIX AG

Vegas Pro is a professional quality video editing tool...

Vegas Pro is a professional quality video editing tool, with tools for HDR color correction

DivX

free

332,115

DivX LLC.

DivX is a professional software solution that provides you with the latest codecs. It includes the DivX Player...

you with the latest codecs. It includes the DivX

BSPlayer

free

269,915

AB Team Ltd.

BSPlayer supports playing not only standard media files but also streaming contents. This application...

BSPlayer supports playing not only standard media files, but also streaming contents

Express Burn

172,993

NCH Software

Express Burn is a comprehensive optical disc burning tool that can create data...

formats with a DirectShow based codec. You can also create

CyberLink MediaEspresso

138,571

CyberLink Corp.

MediaEspresso is a fast media universal converter for Windows users...

MediaEspresso is a fast media universal converter for Windows users. The program can transcode

MpcStar

free

138,454

MPCSTAR

MPCSTAR is an all-in-one package of video player...

audio player and many codecs. It contains...and carefully selected codecs to support

AVS Video Editor

119,447

Online Media Technologies Ltd.

AVS Video Editor can help you open...

VP8, VC-1, and MPEG-2 codecs

Kodi

free

108,523

The Kodi Foundation

Kodi is a full-screen media center tool that gives you access to all the music...

Kodi is a full-screen media center tool that gives you access to all the music, movies

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate

101,077

Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate allows you to download or record 4K...

1. Conversion speed to a whole NEW level! With high speed conversion

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Why Do We Need Codecs?

Ever happened to find yourself in a situation where your computer simply refuses to play a downloaded video and prompts you to install something called “a codec pack”?

Microsoft plans to compare ARM laptops to M3 MacBooks

Yet another reason to consider a Windows laptop with an ARM processor on board.

Logitech offers a hardware-driven way to make use of AI

One of the world's biggest hardware makers seeks to make AI closer to everyone with the help of a button.

Edge will probably let you limit its RAM usage

Despite its small market share, Microsoft continues to develop the Edge browser.

Will Google make its search engine a PAID service?

According to FT, the giant is thinking about earning some more on its AI-powered search engine.

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