Codec is a small set of codecs that allows you to play almost any media file on your computer. Its main purpose is to support old Windows x86/x64 devices.

A codec, which stands for "coder-decoder," is a software component that compresses and decompresses digital media files. It is a small set of instructions that enables you to play almost any type of media file on your computer, including audio, video, and images. By using codecs, your computer can process and display media files that would otherwise be incompatible with your media player or operating system. Codecs come in different types and are often specialized for specific formats, such as MP3, MPEG, or AVI. Without codecs, multimedia streaming and playback would be limited and much less versatile.

That said, playing video and audio content on your system shouldn't be difficult. However, if the appropriate codecs are missing, it can become a hassle. In this situation, Codec can be of great help.

Uncomplicated Codecs
As the name suggests, this software solution is designed to help you open video files and audio streams of different formats easily. Codec is not complicated, and the setup process is straightforward. It takes only a few seconds to install, and unlike other codec packs, the user isn't involved in the process.

No Interface
This software bundle includes only the essential codecs required to play multimedia files. There is no interface available. Instead, you can access the configuration screens for each of the components installed by Codec via the Start Menu.

Included Codecs
The essential codecs included in Codec are the AC3 Filter for audio streams, DivX, XviD encoder/decoder, Haali Media Splitter, and CoreAVC.

Overall, Codec is a simple and lightweight package that comes in handy when opening video files. The best thing about it is that it only installs the tools you need on your computer and nothing else.