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When my girlfriend sends me a video on her cell phone some videos will say unsupported video file or unsupported file type how can i fix the videos that show error message?
well, what is the file format of the video? depending on the file format, you'll need various codecs to play the video back... also, if you are trying to watch the video ON a cell phone, odds are you will never be able to watch it on that cell phone- the codecs aren't easily updated on cell phones.
Can you import a codec onto your computer so you can get the file on Windows Movie Maker to play?
You can download and install codecs for Windows Movie Maker, but codecs are a risky business.It is wise to convert media to use in the program rather than download codecs (or codec packages) that may be harmful to your computer.Free video/audio converters are available online. Simply Google: free video converters.
What video formats can you put on an iPod?
They will play MPEG-4 or H.264 codecs.
Why won't windows movie maker play my avi file with picture?
Make sure your file is actually compatible with the program. AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave which is simply the 'packaging' the file is coded with. Since not all AVI's are created equal (not packaged the same way), some avi's can't be read by some media players.Windows Movie Maker is one of those players that requires extra 'codecs' in order to play particular video files. You can download these free codecs for your player online. The one I use is called the K-Lite Codec Package (Basic Download). Google K-Lite Codecs and download the basic package. Then you should be able to play the avi file.
Where can you find PS2 video codecs?
there are no available codecs for the ps2 as its only strong enough to decode .avi and .mp3 i recommend converting your video files to .avi then using the correct process to burn them to a DVD and play them
What file formats are supported by VOB Player?
VOB players support a number of video file formats, from MP3 and MP4 to MKV and AVI. VOB players are able to play many more file formats if the correct codecs are installed alongside the VOB player.
What does it mean when you download a video and it plays it like it's a song?
Typically this means you are missing something required to play the video content, usually a codec. What codec you need depends on the file you have downloaded and sometimes where you have downloaded it from. You can get free media players that have many standard codecs bundled in the installer, or you can download the various codecs on their own. Media Player Classic and VLC are two popular media players that frequently come bundled with common codecs. Popular codecs include the Matroska pack and the DivX codec.
How do i play to play and use telesync files on my computerive tried ts codecs but none worked please help me?
Try VLC media player from www.videolan.org it has all the codecs already and should play any Telesync files. Also as a side note, Telesync is not the file format but how it was captured. Telesync refers to a camera that video taped a movie screen while using a hearing impaired jack for external audio. It is most likely an .avi file.
Which codecs won't play on iPhone?
Codecs h264 will play fine on the iphone, others not
What does this mean in Movie Maker when I try to import a 4.26 GB video it says something about a codec not being installed the video is an MPEG?
Many people have the same issue with codecs as you are experiencing. Here's the lowdown on just what a codec is:A codec is software that is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or video (hence the short-form name co-dec). Windows Media Player and other programs use codecs to play and create digital media files.If you get a message that says that your computer is missing a codec, you are probably trying to play, burn, or sync a file that was compressed by using a codec that the program or the player you are using doesn't include by default.This does not mean you should start searching for and downloading codecs (or codec packages) though. Caution should be taken when installing codecs that you find on the internet, particularly some of the free codec packs that claim to include codecs from a wide variety of companies or organizations.Incompatibilities are known to exist with some of the components in these codec packs that can cause serious playback issues in players, lead to system corruption, and make it difficult for Microsoft Support to diagnose and troubleshoot playback issues. And too, be aware of the fact that many codec suppliers offer minimal customer support for free codecs (or packages).Though I have had difficulty with codecs myself in the past, I've never, ever downloaded any codecs whatsoever. If I am unable to open a file (because of a codec issue), I simply use a Video Converter to change the media to a format compatible with the player/program I want to use it in.Even though codecs and formats are two different things (this is a tad-bit hard to explain, but I will try) think of a file format as a type of container with data that has been compressed by using a particular codec. For example, a file format such as Windows Media Audio contains data that is compressed by using the Windows Media Audio codec. However, a file format such as Audio Video Interleaved (AVI) can contain data that is compressed by any of a number of different codecs, including the MPEG-2, DivX, or XviD codecs.AVI files can also contain data that is not compressed by any codec. Consequently, you might be able to play some AVI files and not others, depending on which codecs were used to compress the file and which codecs you have installed on your computer. For the same reason, you also might be able to play the audio portion of an AVI file, but not the video portion.Complicated isn't it?? But, don't worry... you can convert the media file to a format that uses codecs already installed on your computer. Download a free video converter online. Convert that .mpeg file you can't seem to import into Windows Movie Maker into another format compatible with the program:.asf, .avi, dvr-ms, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, .wmvTry the .avi or .wmv format instead. See how that works out for you.
If LimeWire video preview doesn't work is it a viruse?
Not necessarily. it may just mean you don't have the appropriate video codecs installed on your computer to play it.
I can't play music with Ubuntu?
Of course you can. You just need to have a media player with the suitable codecs to play the music file. omxplayer is a good command line media player which also supports almost all video codecs as well
