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All-in-one codec solution for seamless audio and video playback, with easy setup and advanced customization

All-in-one codec solution for seamless audio and video playback, with easy setup and advanced customization

Vote (363 votes)

Program license Free

Developer Free-codecs

Version Full 12.1.5

Works under Windows

Vote

(363 votes)

Developer

Free-codecs

Works under

Windows

Program license

Free

Version

Full 12.1.5

Pros

  • Pretty much every codec and filter under the Sun is included, such as ffdshow, LAV, DirectShow and much more.
  • Automated installation is very easy to use.
  • Includes the great Media Player Classic for free.

Cons

  • Customizing the filters is recommended for advanced users only.
  • The full version includes many more codecs and filters than the average user would need.

K-Lite Codec Pack Full is the most complete version of K-Lite available. This pack includes a large list of video and audio codecs and filters. The main appeal of this pack is that it provides any and all codecs one could possibly need for playing back audio or video on their computer. Essentially, codecs provide the algorithms for compression used in Internet video and audio. Since there are many types of codecs available, a pack such as this is useful in order to acquire them all at once.

The most notable difference between this full version and the standard version is the addition of codecs needed for recording one's own video. While this may be useful to some, most users will not need it. Like all versions of the K-Lite Codec Pack, this one allows users to make a lot of tweaks and changes to codec settings. For users that do not need that control, the software has a quick and easy automatic installation process.

Another great reason to use K-Lite is the fact that it is frequently updates to include the latest updates applied to the codecs. Instead of needing to update them one at a time, or not at all, this software features the ability to effortlessly have them all up-to-date. In addition to the codecs, it includes the option of installing Media Player Classic. This very useful video player is an alternative to the one included with Windows.

Pros

  • Pretty much every codec and filter under the Sun is included, such as ffdshow, LAV, DirectShow and much more.
  • Automated installation is very easy to use.
  • Includes the great Media Player Classic for free.

Cons

  • Customizing the filters is recommended for advanced users only.
  • The full version includes many more codecs and filters than the average user would need.