Anchor Link Codec Tweak Tool
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2013-05-04
Version: 5.6.1 – Released: 2013-05-04 Windows: XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 8
File Size: 902 KB Portable
“K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool will scan for broken filters and remove them. If the tool detects something that is broken, it will then prompt you with the details and you will be given the option to remove the broken item.”
Anchor Link CodecInstaller
License: Donationware Last Reviewed: 2012-06-15
Version: 2.10.4 – Released: 2012-06-15 Windows: 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
File Size: 3 MB Requires: .NET Framework 2
“CodecInstaller is an application that detects which Audio and Video codecs are installed on your computer and suggests you to install the ones necessary to correctly view the movie it is distributed with. In fact it’s designed to be burned on a CD together with a compressed video, to be always able to play them.
“The users who receive the CD, with a single tool with a simple and intuitive interface, can check if the necessary codecs are already installed and up-to-date and with just a click can install the ones required.”
Anchor Link GSpot
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2012-09-10
Version: 2.70a – Released: 2007-02-22 Windows: 9x, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista
File Size: 402 KB Portable
“GSpot does for video what EncSpot does for audio… Establishes what video codecs (audio and video) are required to play an AVI file; Determines whether these codecs are installed on your system; Isolates problems associated with these codecs; Simple operation; Identifies download induced problems (truncated files, ‘cooked’ files, etc.); Shows framerate, duration, aspect ratio, bitrates, AVI structure info, and more; Displays and allows editing of RIFF info (title, etc); displays ‘hidden’ ASCII info; Drag and Drop and ‘Send To’ support, multi-file (batch) processing support; Copy/Paste or text export GSpot information; Built-in database of 350 video and 150 audio codec types; Advanced UI including ‘dual-mode’ and hyperlinked ‘persistent’ tool tips; Full support for OGG media files as well as AVI stream formats; Identification (only) of non-AVI files (.mpg, .mov, .qt, .rm, .swf, .wmv, .asf, etc.); Supports VFW, ACM, DirectShow and DMO codec types (audio and video); Easy to use (‘File | Load’ and you’re done); No Install, No spyware, No advertising, No registration.”
Anchor Link InstalledCodec Stanley’s Pick
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2011-05-19
Version: 1.25 – Released: 2011-05-19 Windows: 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
File Size: 43 KB Portable
“InstalledCodec is a small utility displays the list of all Codec drivers and DirectShow filters currently installed on your system. For each component the following information is displayed: Display Name, Type, Disabled Status, Installed/Modified Time, Description, Company Name, Filename, and more… It allows you to easily disable or enable any Codec/DirectShow component or export the list into text/xml/html file.”
Anchor Link K-Lite Codec Pack Full
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2013-04-30
Version: 9.9.0 – Released: 2013-04-20 Windows: XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 8
File Size: 18.8 MB Both 32- and 64-bit versions
“K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools. Codec is short for Compressor-Decompressor. Codecs are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video. This Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. You should be able to play all the popular movie formats and even some rare formats.
“The K-Lite Codec Pack has a couple of major advantages compared to other codec packs: It it always very up-to-date with the latest versions of the codecs; It is very user-friendly and the installation is fully customizable, meaning that you can install only those components that you really want; It has been very well tested, so that the package doesn’t contain any conflicting codecs; It is a very complete package, containing everything you need to play your movies; and has different packages.
“K-Lite Codec Pack has the following other editions of K-Lite Codec Pack available: Basic, Standard, and Mega.”
Anchor Link Vista Codec Package
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2013-04-06
Version: 6.5.2 – Released: 2013-04-06 Windows: NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
File Size: 27.2 MB
“With Advanced Filter and Codec Pack installed, you shouldn’t need to install any other codec or filter. Codecs have always been a pain in the butt. This package takes from the best, all the big name creators, several small guys too, and compiles all this into a single pack. All possible conflicts are already dealt with, many user suggested default settings are implemented.
“This package does not contain a media player and does not associates filetypes. With this package installed, you will be able to use any media player to play DVD’s, movies and video clips such as quicktime, realmedia, avi, mpeg, Flv, swf, wmv, etc. Streaming video can be played within web browsers. By default, you shouldn’t need to make any adjustments to enjoy playback immediately.”
Anchor Link Windows 7 Codecsupdate
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2013-05-15
Version: 4.1.2 – Released: 2013-05-14 Windows: Vista, 7
File Size: 27.6 MB
“Win7codecs is an audio and video codec package for Windows 7. The installer will automatically remove most other popular codec releases from your computer before installing this concise yet comprehensive package. You won’t need to make any adjustments or tweaks to enjoy your media content immediately. Windows Media Player and Media Center will instantly recognize all your files as playable.
“It does not contain a media player and it does not associate file-types. With this package installed you will be able to use any media player, limited only by the players’ capabilities, to play all movies and video clips. Streaming video is supported in several formats in all popular web browsers. Users of the Win7codecs have the ability to choose what is installed and where to install it using the public redistributable. After installation you can select to remove specific portions without removing the entire package. You can also re-add the removed items at any time.”
Anchor Link Windows 8 Codecsupdate
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2013-05-15
Version: 1.56 – Released: 2013-05-14 Windows: 8
File Size: 15.0 MB
“Windows 8 Codecs is an audio and video codec package for Windows 8. The installer will automatically remove most other popular codec releases from your computer before installing this concise yet comprehensive package. You won’t need to make any adjustments or tweaks to enjoy your media content immediately. Windows Media Player and Media Center will instantly recognize all your files as playable.
“It does not contain a media player and it does not associate file-types. With this package installed you will be able to use any media player, limited only by the players’ capabilities, to play all movies and video clips. Streaming video is supported in several formats in all popular web browsers. Users of the Windows 8 Codecs have the ability to choose what is installed and where to install it using the public redistributable. After installation you can select to remove specific portions without removing the entire package. You can also re-add the removed items at any time.”
Anchor Link XP Codec Pack
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2012-08-18
Version: 2.5.3 – Released: 2012-08-18 Windows: 98, Me, 2000, XP
File Size: 10.9 MB
“XP Codec Pack is one of the most complete codec packs which helps you to play all major audio and video formats.”