Which codecs should I install on Mac OS X?

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I'm with a refresh Snow Leopard install. What Codec Pack (for DivX, XviD, etc) should I install?

Zote

Posted 2009-10-15T04:00:15.723

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Question was closed 2012-07-26T13:52:42.057

Answers

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  • Perian is a codec pack that will suit most of your needs.

  • Alternatively, if you install VLC, you can use that player to play almost all video formats you can throw at it.

  • Installing Windows Media Components for QuickTime (Flip4Mac) enables you to play Windows media files.

Daan

Posted 2009-10-15T04:00:15.723

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With VLC, I don't need to install codecs? It have them? – Zote – 2009-10-15T10:57:20.203

@zote That's right, you don't need to install additional codec packs with VLC. From the VLC website: "It doesn't need any external codec, program or codec pack to work." – Daan – 2009-10-15T12:01:05.970