Oct 15, 2024 · A codec (the term is a mashup of the words code and decode) is a computer program that uses compression to shrink a large movie file or convert between analog and digital sound.

Nov 5, 2024 · Although codecs are usually invisible to users, they are very important because without them, video and audio conferencing would be impossible. The codec is designed to make video and …

A codec — a portmanteau of coder-decoder — is a tool that encodes digital media files for storage or transmission before decoding them for playback or editing. They make it easier to share and store …

A codec is a piece of software or hardware used to encode and decode digital data, such as images, videos, and audio. Its function is to compress and decompress this data so it can be transmitted or …

Dec 30, 2024 · A codec is a software or hardware component that encodes (compresses) and decodes (decompresses) data in a specific format, primarily audio and video.

Jan 28, 2025 · Codecs play a pivotal role in various applications, including streaming services, video conferencing, and data storage. The primary function of a codec is to take a raw file (in its …

Nov 1, 2024 · So, what is a codec? Simply put, a codec is a tool that compresses and decompresses audio and video data. It plays a crucial role in how we enjoy multimedia content today. …

A codec, short for “coder – decoder,” is software (usually an algorithm) used to compress (encode) and decompress (decode) digital data. The idea is to shrink large video files for transmission and then …

Feb 15, 2022 · Codecs are used in applications to play and create media files for users, as well as to send media files over a network. The term is a blend of the words coder and decoder, as well as …

Oct 7, 2025 · A Codec, short for coder-decoder, is a software or hardware device that compresses and decompresses digital data. It is commonly used to encode and decode audio and video files, …