K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of VFW/ACM codecs, DirectShow filters and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even several less common formats.

The K-Lite Codec Pack has a couple of major advantages compared to other codec packs:

* It it always very up-to-date with the newest and/or best components.
* All components have been carefully selected. It is not just a random bunch of stuff thrown together.
* It is very user-friendly and easy to use.
* The installation is fully customizable, meaning that you are able to only install those components that you really want.
* For some formats a choice can be made during installation between different filters. This allows you to tweak the pack to your own specific needs and preferences.
* Uninstallation removes everything that was installed by the pack. Including all registry keys.
* It is extremely easy to make a fully customized unattended installation with the integrated wizard.
* It has been very well tested. The pack doesn’t contain any conflicting or buggy codecs.
* It tries to avoid potential conflicts with other codecs already installed on your computer.
* The pack is able to detect broken codecs and filters on your system, and helps you to remove them.
* It is a very complete package, containing everything you need to play your movies.
* This pack has a huge user base. This means that problems are found and resolved quickly.
* There are different packages. From small to extra-large.
* Suitable for both novice and expert users.

Developer: Codec Guide
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 13.4 MB
Download K-Lite Codec Pack Full 4.0.0 link

When dealing with codecs, more does not equal better. Having the least amount on your system is the best configuration. This is exactly what the Vista Codec Package does for you.

With this package installed you won’t need to install any other codecs.

You will no longer be restricted to using a specific player. Windows MediaPlayer and Vista MediaCenter will be able to play all your files.

Developer: Shark007
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 15,3 MB
Download Vista Codec Package 4.7.1 beta link

XP Codec Pack is one of the most completed codec packs which helps you to play all major audio and video formats.

And to enjoy your multimedia experience, instead of 3 or 4 different players you get one, simple integrated player that plays almost all audio and video files: Media Player Classic.

XP Codec Pack includes AC3Filter 1.46, AVI Splitter 1.0.0.9, CDXA Reader 1.0.0.2, CoreAAC (AAC DirectShow Decoder) 1.2.0, CoreFlac Decoder 0.4, FFDShow MPEG-4 Video, Decoder 2007.12.24, GPL MPEG-1/2 Decoder 0.1.2.0, Matroska Splitter 1.0.3.0, Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1, OggSplitter/CoreVorbis 1.1.0.79, RadLight APE Filter 1.0.0.4, RadLight MPC Filter 1.0.0.4, RadLight OFR Filter 1.0.0.4, RealMedia Splitter 1.0.1.2, RadLight TTA Filter 1.0.0.2, The Codec Detective 2.0, VSFilter (DirectVobSub) 2.38

Developer: XP Codec Pack
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 6,8 MB
Download XP Codec Pack 2.3.8 link

One of the most advanced codec packs with essential codecs to play many popular media formats.

Codec has the most powerful, user-friendly and fully customizable installer to keep your Windows in great condition. Forget about unnecessary files and bad registry entries from other codecs!

CoreAVC® Video Codec 1.6.5.0
DivX 6.8 Codec
XviD 1.1.3 (28.06.2007)

CoreAAC Audio Decoder 1.2.0.575 rev.3
AC3Filter 1.46

* all essential codecs in one pack
* always the latest version of codecs
* no advertising, no spyware

Developer: M5studio
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 4.7 MB
Download Codec 8.3 link

K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool is a stand-alone version of the tool that is included in the K-Lite Codec Pack.

With this tool you can do things like:

* Scan the registry to detect and remove broken references to codecs and filters.
* Generate a detailed log of all installed codecs and filters.
* Enable/disable over 190 codecs and filters (if they are installed)

Developer: Codec Guide
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0.4 MB
Download K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool 2.2.5 link