Device or computer program capable of encoding and/or decoding a digital data stream or signal.
Questions tagged [codecs]
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Where I can download video codecs?
I'm new to Ubuntu and I'm having difficulty watching videos. How can I install the video codecs needed for most video formats?
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Can't play HD .mkv files (even in vlc)
I am not able to play any HD .mkv files in vlc. (No problems with low quality videos). Here for example,
It says "Unfortunately there is no way to fix this", really???
when the same video is played in Videos, I get this:
And.... this:
Some times…
user441517
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How to install common media codecs
I'm new to Ubuntu. I tried installing it with Windows 8.1, but failed I lost all my files.
I have successfully formatted my PC and installed Ubuntu, but how do I install codecs to play audio and videos files ?
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Why doesn't Ubuntu have any media codecs?
Possible Duplicate:
Why aren’t multimedia codecs included by default?
I'm having some doubt regarding media codec's in Ubuntu.
My question is why Lubuntu shipped with all the necessary medic codec and at the same time ubuntu/Xubuntu don't have…
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Is LDAC audio codec supported in ubuntu 22.04.1 desktop?
My current system is Ubuntu Desktop 22.04.1 LTS and I would like to get step wise procedure to enable/install/setup LDAC on Ubuntu 22.04.1 from experts here. I've already tried searching here and there to enable LDAC and ended up with unsuccessful…
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Why don't installation codec updates and ubuntu restricted extras include the libdvdcss files?
I think it's pretty strange that they're not included. This is one thing that will scare new users away.
Blah
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Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) decoder
I need to play .amr files (adaptive multi-rate)
When I click on one I get this sequence:
Unable to play file
Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) decoder is required to
play the file, but is not installed
Find in Ubuntu Software
Unable to find…
Al Lelopath
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What should I install to fix this error in Moovida Media Center?
I am trying to watch MTS files, but there is an error when I try to play them. It tells me to install subpicture x-pgs, but I can't find this in the Ubuntu Software Centre
I have installed ubuntu-restricted-extras but I the error persists.
The…
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How to install codec
How to install codec on live Ubuntu 16.04 LTS?
If I try run sudo apt-get update, I get this message:
comunicate "** (appstreamcli:6785): CRITICAL **: Error while moving old database out of the way.
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How to play Dolby TrueHD 7.1 ATMOS files?
I have a video file with the audio codec "Dolby TrueHD 7.1 ATMOS" but the audio won't come out at all. I've tried vlc, avplay and a bunch of other players. I even updated vlc to 2.2 and libav-tools to 11
How do I play such a file? Preferably in…
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What codecs does Ubuntu support by default?
When installing Ubuntu there is a option to install some mp3 codecs, does it also install other codecs?
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Ubuntu won't play DVDs even after installing Codecs
I installed libdvdcss2, and it worked for a while, but now whenever I put in a DVD as of late, and try to play it, it'll tell me the DVD is encrypted and that it cannot be played... do note that all codecs are installed. What do I do to fix this…
Grayson
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Transmageddon xvid codec missing
According to the Info section of Transmageddon in Ubuntu Software Center, xvid is included in the codec options. But when I installed the software, it's not there.
Here is a screenshot of Transmageddon's codec options:
THE QUESTION: Is there a way…
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Certain Media Wont Work
Recently, my computer stopped being able to play mp4, 3pg, avi, mkv, and more media. VLC will get it to work, nothing else does, and when I try to play it with the normal player it always tries to find codecs to install, when just yesterday…
Grayson
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Audio decoder (mp3) is not present
I have installed ubuntu13.10. My sound card is not having any problem as start up sound was very clear. Bt when I played songs and movies an error occurred giving that mp3 decoder is not present. So which type of driver or software do I need install…
