Free VLC Codec Pack

The VLC Codec Pack

VLC Codec Pack supports almost every compression and file type used by modern video and audio files.
The package is easy to install, while also offering sophisticated settings to the high end user:
For simple installation select "Easy Installation".
For more sophisticated installation options select "Expert Installation".
As an added bonus VLC Codec Pack includes VLC Player to help with broken or poorly encoded files. When a file refuses to play in Media Player simply press the right mouse button on the file and select "Open in VLC Player".

What is a codec?

A codec is a piece of software on either a device or computer capable of encoding and/or decoding video and/or audio data from files, streams and broadcasts. The word Codec is a portmanteau of 'compressor-decompressor'

Codec Pack Content:

* ffdshow DirectShow Video Codec 20130123 x86 Revision 4500 by Cole.
* ffdshow DirectShow Video Codec 20130123 x64 Revision 4500 by Cole.
* LAV Video decoder 0.55.1 x86 & x64.
* XviD Video (Encoder) Codec v1.3.2.
* Lagarith Lossless Video (Encoder) Codec v1.3.27 x86 & x64
* Flash Video Splitter/Decoder v1.6.5.6366 x86 & x64.
* AC3Filter v2.5b AC3/DTS Decoder x86 & x64.
* LAV Audio Decoder 0.55.1 x86 & x64.
* DivX Audio Decoder 4.1
* Lame MP3 v3.98.2 ACM Encoder/Decoder Codec.
* DSP-worx Bass Source Filter/Decoder v1.5.1.0.
* Haali Media Splitter/Decoder 16/09/11 x86 & x64 - For MP4, MKV, OGM and AVI files.
* LAV Splitter 0.55.1 x86 & x64.
* VSFilter v2.41.5322 x86 & v2.37 x64 - Subtitle Readers.
* CDXA Reader v1.6.5.6366 - Also known as Form 2 Mode 2 CD or XCD x86 & x64.