Codec Packs Explained - K-Lite
By Timothy Tibbetts |
Confused by which Codec Pack you need? Here's what you need to know using the popular K-Lite as an example.
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K-Lite Codec Pack Basic contains everything you need to play all the common video file formats. Such as AVI, MKV, MP4, OGM, and FLV. This pack is for those who like a small, no-nonsense pack. It is small but powerful.
K-Lite Codec Pack Standard contains a few additional features compared to the basic variant. It includes Media Player Classic, which is an excellent player for video files. This pack is recommended for the average user.
K-Lite Codec Pack Full has some extras compared to the standard variant. It additionally GraphStudioNext, and a few extra DirectShow filters.
K-Lite Codec Pack Mega is the complete pack. It additionally contains VFW/ACM codecs for video encoding/editing.
Download:
K-Lite Codec Pack Basic contains everything you need to play all the common video file formats. Such as AVI, MKV, MP4, OGM, and FLV. This pack is for those who like a small, no-nonsense pack. It is small but powerful.
K-Lite Codec Pack Standard contains a few additional features compared to the basic variant. It includes Media Player Classic, which is an excellent player for video files. This pack is recommended for the average user.
K-Lite Codec Pack Full has some extras compared to the standard variant. It additionally GraphStudioNext, and a few extra DirectShow filters.
K-Lite Codec Pack Mega is the complete pack. It additionally contains VFW/ACM codecs for video encoding/editing.
