Useful guides and tutorials related to codecs and multimedia.
228 guides on codecs, media players and the tools around them.
How to Convert EAC3 Audio to AC3 or AAC With XMedia Recode
26 Aug 2026
16.539 views
EAC3 track will not play on your TV or phone? Convert it to AC3 or AAC free with XMedia Recode, keeping the video untouched so it takes minutes, not hours.
Nikon RAW on Windows: Which Codec or App You Actually Need
25 Aug 2026
6.027 views
A plain-English guide to picking the right free Nikon tool on Windows, whether you just want RAW thumbnails or a full editor.
How to Configure MP4 Splitter for Smooth, Stutter-Free Playback
25 Aug 2026
7.196 views
A four-step walkthrough for wiring the free MP4 Splitter DirectShow filter into MPC-BE, for MP4 files that stutter, black-screen or refuse to open.
Is DTS Better Than AAC? Why That Is the Wrong Question
24 Aug 2026
16.345 views
Why DTS and AAC are not really rivals, and what to do when your TV refuses to play a DTS track.
Encoding, Decoding, Transcoding and Remuxing Explained
24 Aug 2026
95.936 views
The five things you can do to a video file, and why four of them cost you quality that the fifth does not.
How to Play MKV Files on Windows 11 (and Why Some Refuse)
20 Aug 2026
489 views
Windows opens MKV on its own, so when one refuses to play the fault is a track inside it - here is how to find which one and fix it.
How to Register and Unregister DLL and AX Codec Filter Files
19 Aug 2026
648.448 views
The one command that installs a DirectShow filter on Windows, plus the elevation and 64-bit rules that stop it working.
What Is a Codec? The Plain-English Guide
19 Aug 2026
267.035 views
What a codec actually is, why everything you watch is compressed, and whether you still need to install any.
Best LAME MP3 Settings for Music, Podcasts and Audiobooks
18 Aug 2026
8.136 views
One table of LAME VBR settings for music, podcasts and audiobooks, and where to enter them in LameXP, winLAME, Audacity and CDex.
How to Burn an ISO to DVD With ImgBurn
18 Aug 2026
6.438 views
The five steps that burn an ISO to disc correctly in ImgBurn, plus the write speed setting that quietly causes most failed discs.
Codecs vs Containers: Why Your Video File Won't Play
18 Aug 2026
15.002 views
A plain-English guide to the difference between codecs and containers, and how to work out which one is stopping your file from playing.
FLAC Explained: Play, Convert and Archive Lossless Audio
18 Aug 2026
23.970 views
The lossless format explained in plain terms, with the players that handle FLAC out of the box and the free encoders worth using to build an archive.
How to Play FLAC Files in Windows Media Player
17 Aug 2026
30.036 views
Which Windows versions play FLAC in Media Player without a codec, which ones need one, and how to fix a library that files every album under Unknown Artist.
Is Nero Still Worth It? The Free Tools and What Beats Them
17 Aug 2026
6.532 views
Nero hands out four free programs and sells the rest, so here is which ones are worth installing and which free rival does the same job better.
How to Play HEVC Files in VLC Media Player
17 Aug 2026
276.521 views
The complete VLC setup for H.265 video, from hardware acceleration to fixing choppy 4K playback, green screens and audio that drifts out of sync.
MPC-BE vs MPC-HC in 2026: Which One Should You Install?
17 Aug 2026
55.436 views
A 2026 comparison of MPC-BE and MPC-HC, two actively maintained free Windows players, and which one suits your files.
Convert Audio with foobar2000 - FLAC to MP3 and More
17 Aug 2026
44.951 views
Both foobar2000 conversion routes - Quick Convert for a fast one-off, the full Converter for folder structure and presets, plus the encoders MP3 output needs.
How to Install LAME MP3 Encoder 4.0 on Windows 10 and 11
16 Aug 2026
6.320 views
A plain-English walkthrough of every way to get LAME MP3 Encoder 4.0 running on Windows, from the command line to Audacity to no install at all.
MPEG-1 vs MPEG-2 vs MPEG-4: What the Difference Actually Is
14 Aug 2026
25.009 views
A plain-English map of the MPEG family, from MPEG-1 and MP3 through DVD-era MPEG-2 to MPEG-4, H.264, HEVC and the .mp4 container itself.
Don't Open a .xmpeg File Before Reading This
14 Aug 2026
72.939 views
What a .xmpeg file really is, why the Efimer Trojan uses the extension as bait, and how to check or delete one without infecting your PC.
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