What is a CODEC…
Codec is a short name for coder-decoder, the software that takes a raw data file and turns it into a compressed file.
For anyone interested in digital audio or video a basic understanding of codec’s is essential.
This article on the topic of Codec’s should help you:
http://www.updatexp.com/what-is-a-codec.html
Kind Regards
Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP
