This documentation is primarily for developers who want to use Windows Media codecs in their C++-based media applications.
This part of the documentation describes how to use the features of the Windows Media Audio and Video codecs to produce and consume compressed data streams. Version history available = Complete changelog on our site. Each codec consists of two objects, an encoder and a decoder. Old versions available = Download old versions of the program.
Portable version available = Download the portable version and you can just extract the files and run the program without installation. It may not contain the latest versions.ĭownload old versions = Free downloads of previous versions of the program.ĭownload 64-bit version = If you have a 64bit operating system you can download this version.ĭownload portable version = Portable/Standalone version meaning that no installation is required, just extract the files to a folder and run directly. Visit developers site = A link to the software developer site.ĭownload (mirror link) = A mirror link to the software download.
Be careful when you install the software and disable addons that you don't want! Ad-Supported = The software is bundled with advertising. No installation is required.ĭownload beta = It could be a Beta, RC(Release Candidate) or an Alpha / Nightly / Unstable version of the software.ĭownload 15MB = A direct link to the software download. It can be thought of as the last word in open source MPEG-4 video, where. The Xvid Codec provides excellent video quality with relatively low bitrates. The goal was to provide an open-source alternative to the MPEG-4 video codecs available. Portable version = A portable/standalone version is available. Xvid is an open-source codec released with two major goals: openness and quality. Free Trial version available for download and testing with usually a time limit or limited functions. Trialware = Also called shareware or demo. What you have not answered, is my original question: Is there a way to do a complete reinstall of Windows Media Player with all its codecs in Windows 7. It may be disabled when installing or after installation. Or it might have been the installation of Apple iTunes that took over parts of the codecs, or unregisterered the mp3 and avi codecs from Windows Media Player. Free software Ads = Free Download software and open source code but supported by advertising, usually with a included browser toolbar. It may be disabled when installing or after installation. Freeware Ads = Download Free software but supported by advertising, usually with a included browser toolbar. Free software Trialware = Download Free software and also open source code but some parts are trial/shareware.
Free software = Download Free software and also open source code also known as FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). MagicYUV MagicYUV is a free, new lossless codec for the 4K and multi-core era. Freeware Trialware = Download Free software but some parts are trial/shareware. Windows Media Video 9 Windows Media Video 9 VCM allows you to work with legacy encoding and editing applications in AVI file containers. RECENTLY UPDATED = The software has been updated the last 31 days. NO LONGER DEVELOPED = The software hasn't been updated in over 5 years. Type and download NO MORE UPDATES? = The software hasn't been updated in over 2 years.
Version number / Beta version number / Update version number and when it whas released. It can handle almost everything with its unique features.Explanation: NEW SOFTWARE= New tool since your last visit NEW VERSION= New version since your last visit NEW REVIEW= New review since your last visit NEW VERSION= New version Latest version If you are looking for something that plays absolutely everything, SM is another great option. VLC is a much better option, as it offers a wider array of options, including customization and compatibility. You can run Free AVI Player on Windows XP to Windows 10. This function does, however, degrade the viewing experience at times. It can run media that lack the right codecs to play.
The players offer this and smooth viewing. On this app, you can easily adjust the viewing proportions.
Even so, the viewer experience is a bit smoother with Aiseesoft’s player. It gives users the ability to play Blu Ray CDs, whereas Free AVI Player doesn’t.
VLC comes out ahead though, in terms of customization options.īoth of these apps work on Windows 10 to play AVI media formats, but VLC offers more compatibility. While they are similar, the latter has much more community support. The Free AVI Player is relatively new to the market in comparison to the open-source VLC Player. For those who wish to watch movies on their PCs, there are many options out there.