noun
- a computer program or device that compresses and decompresses digital audio or video files
Usage: computing
Examples
- The video file requires a specific codec to play properly.
- She downloaded a codec pack to watch the movie on her computer.
- The streaming service uses an advanced codec to reduce bandwidth usage.
- Without the right codec, the audio file won’t open.
- The new codec provides better compression with less quality loss.
- Video editing software often includes multiple codecs for different formats.