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How to Identify the Codecs from multimedia files

"Codec" is a technical name for "compression/decompression". It also stands for "compressor/decompressor" and "code/decode". All of these variations mean the same thing: a codec is a computer program that both shrinks large movie files, and makes them playable on your computer. Codec programs are required for your media player to play your downloaded music and movies.

If you want to know your multimedia files contains which type of codecs (Audio and Video), you can use a freeware utility called Media info.

1. Download and install "Media Info".
2. Select your Multimedia File (audio or Video).
3. Right click on your multimedia file and choose "Mediainfo".

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