Interactive Codec Finder

Find the Right Codec for Your Files

Analyze your media files directly in browser or use the wizard to get codec recommendations.

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MKV MP4 AVI MOV WEBM MP3 FLAC WAV

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Codec Finder Wizard
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What issue are you experiencing?

Select the problem that best describes your situation

Video Won't Play

Black screen or error message

No Audio

Video plays but no sound

Subtitle Issues

Subtitles missing or garbled

Need Codec Pack

Want all-in-one solution

Identify File Codec

Find out what codec a file uses

Convert Files

Change format or codec

What file format are you working with?

Enter or select your file extension

.MKV .MP4 .AVI .WMV .MOV .FLV .WEBM .FLAC .M4A .OGG

What's your operating system?

Select your Windows version

Windows 11

Latest version

Windows 10

Most common

Windows 7/8

Legacy support

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    Instant Analysis

    Analyze media files directly in your browser - no upload required

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    All processing happens locally. Your files never leave your computer

    Smart Matching

    Recommendations tailored to the exact codecs in your file

    What is a Codec?

    A codec (coder-decoder) is software that compresses and decompresses digital media files. Without the right codec, your media player won't be able to play certain video or audio files. Common video codecs include H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, and AV1. Common audio codecs include AAC, MP3, FLAC, and Opus.

    If you're seeing error messages like "codec not found" or "unsupported format," this tool will help you identify exactly what you need to download.