If you dont know which codec your file needs to play then download the GSpot codec identifier which will tell you what codecs are needed to play your video or audio. See the list of format below which the GSpot will identify.

● Establishes what video codecs (audio and video) are required to play an AVI file.
● Determines whether these codecs are installed on your system.
● Isolates problems associated with these codecs.
● Simple operation – Basic use: “File > Open”, then read results
● Identifies download induced problems (truncated files, “cooked” files, etc.)
● Shows framerate, duration, aspect ratio, bitrates, AVI structure info, and more.
● Displays and allows editing of RIFF info (title, etc); displays “hidden” ASCII info.
● Drag and Drop and “Send To” support, multi-file (batch) processing support
● Copy/Paste or text export GSpot information – format is user configurable.
● Built-in database of 350 video and 150 audio codec types
● Advanced UI including “dual-mode” and hyperlinked “persistent” tool tips
● Full support for OGG media files as well as AVI stream formats
● Identification (only) of non-AVI files (.mpg, .mov, .qt, .rm, .swf, .wmv, .asf, etc.)
● Supports VFW, ACM, DirectShow and DMO codec types (audio and video)
● Win95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP
● No Install (optional), No spyware, No advertising, No registration

GSpot Codec