Best Codec Pack for Mac OS

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I'm with a refresh Snow Leopard install.

What Codec Pack (for divx, xvid, etc) should I install?

Daan · Answer 1 · 2009-10-15 09:13:27Z

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To summarize the answers so far:

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.

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	With VLC, I don't need to install codecs? It have them? – Zote Oct 15 '09 at 10:57
	@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 Oct 15 '09 at 12:01

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alex · Answer 2 · 2009-10-15 04:54:29Z

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Perian is the best codec pack for Mac OS, in my opinion.

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Mark · Answer 3 · 2009-10-15 08:50:20Z

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In addition to Perian I install flip4mac to provide support for Window media files.

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