how to find out which codec the mpg video use?

wesley · 8 Jun 2007 at 14:30

Got a video, its HD mpg 1.56GB, 27mins long. i want to split them into smaller parts. The video will not preview thumbnail in windows (XP SP2) but can play video with VLC player

but XP's movie player and virtualdub will NOT open the video. so i guess i got a codec missing.

how can i find out which codec this mpg file use?

thanks

MattyT · 8 Jun 2007 at 14:34

Try the G-Spot

wesley · 8 Jun 2007 at 14:36

just found it

so what codec do i need? where can i get it from? will it work with movie maker/virtualdub

thanks

wesley · 8 Jun 2007 at 14:44

its the avc1 codec i need?

DavidMarq · 8 Jun 2007 at 16:07

ffdshow

Supports AVC1 codec.

Jumping · 8 Jun 2007 at 16:11

As mentioned GSPOT is your friend

Also XPcodec pack is a pretty good collection of codecs.

I have found tho that for some mpg clips and HD clip installing a proper DVD playback program like PowerDVD will install the correct codec to get both pictures and sound from your clip.

jbloggs · 8 Jun 2007 at 18:26

Also have a look at the Video Codecs section for a selection of decent codec packs.