Indentify Codecs & Technical Information About Video Files

Have you ever wanted to play an audio or video file but didnt have the proper codec installed?

you might find the download link at the bottom of the page.

Each recommended software choice may be different, like in this example it offers Spyware Terminator.

The cool thing though is they use Open Candy which opts you out of the install.

Just double check to verify youre not installing extra crapware.

Using MediaInfoThe first time you run MediaInfo it will display the Preferences window.

you’re free to also drag and drop a file directly onto the app.

MediaInfo will display details of your media file.

In Basic view, youll see basic information.

Sheet View will present the information a bit more clearly.

(AVC is often more commonly referred to H.264.)

Tree View is perhaps the most detailed.

you’re able to see from the example below the codec used for this AVI file is XviD.

In this instance with an MP4 file, it took me to the download page for Quicktime.

you’re free to do the same thing with Video codec.

Click Go to the web site of this video codec to find a download.

It works with most any video file bang out and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Some Mac and Linux versions, however, are currently command line only.Download MediaInfo