What is a codec

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  • paultherbert
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2003
    • 3

    What is a codec

    Can any body tell me exactly what a codec is and does. All answers in PLIAN ENGLISH please. I'm just a novice Thanks to all who reply. Paul
  • Enchanter
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    • Feb 2002
    • 5417

    #2
    COmpressor/DECompressor. A codec can be used to compress (create, in simpler english) a given video stream and also decode (play, in simpler english) a given video stream.

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    • paultherbert
      Junior Member
      Junior Member
      • Jan 2003
      • 3

      #3
      Thank you i understand fully. Knowledge is power.

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      • Enchanter
        Old member
        • Feb 2002
        • 5417

        #4
        You're welcome. And welcome to the forum.

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