There is always a problem in finding the right codec package. With AVI Codec Pack, this problem seems to be solved. With this package, you can play almost any major audio and video format such as DivX, XviD, OGG, and many more.
There are three different ways of installing the codec pack. The first one is 'Minimal' and it installs DivX 5.11, DivX 5.02 DirectShow, DivX audio, and AC3 filter (you can play only the DivX files). The second one is 'Recommended' and it includes Xvid, MPEG4, OGG DirectShow, and MPEG Layer 3. Finally, the last is 'Full'. This includes ffdshow, DivX 3.11 and 4.12, and MPEG Layer 2 (it is not recommended because you will get conflicts between the codecs).
Pluses: It has all the needed codecs to view the most recent video formats
Drawbacks / flaws: I could not use the package fully installed.
In conclusion: Good codec package for viewing video files. Don't compare it with ACE Mega Codecs. This one isn't a professional codec pack.
version: 2.1
Avi Codec Pack + Publisher's Description
The AVI Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and filters. Codecs are needed for encoding (and decoding) audio and video. This package is one of the most complete codec packs available which will allow you to play all major audio and video formats, including DivX, XviD, OGG and many more. During the installation you get to choose which components to install, and after installation you will be able to play encoded media right away.
What's new
New version of XviD
There are three different ways of installing the codec pack. The first one is 'Minimal' and it installs DivX 5.11, DivX 5.02 DirectShow, DivX audio, and AC3 filter (you can play only the DivX files). The second one is 'Recommended' and it includes Xvid, MPEG4, OGG DirectShow, and MPEG Layer 3. Finally, the last is 'Full'. This includes ffdshow, DivX 3.11 and 4.12, and MPEG Layer 2 (it is not recommended because you will get conflicts between the codecs).
Pluses: It has all the needed codecs to view the most recent video formats
Drawbacks / flaws: I could not use the package fully installed.
In conclusion: Good codec package for viewing video files. Don't compare it with ACE Mega Codecs. This one isn't a professional codec pack.
version: 2.1
Avi Codec Pack + Publisher's Description
The AVI Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and filters. Codecs are needed for encoding (and decoding) audio and video. This package is one of the most complete codec packs available which will allow you to play all major audio and video formats, including DivX, XviD, OGG and many more. During the installation you get to choose which components to install, and after installation you will be able to play encoded media right away.
What's new
New version of XviD