noun
- plural of codec; computer programs or devices that compress and decompress digital audio, video, or other data
Usage: computing; technology
Examples
- The video editing software supports multiple codecs for different file formats.
- Modern streaming services use advanced codecs to reduce bandwidth usage.
- Audio codecs like MP3 and AAC compress music files while maintaining quality.
- The media player couldn’t open the file because it lacked the necessary codecs.
- Video codecs such as H.264 and H.265 are widely used in digital broadcasting.
- Installing codec packs can help your computer play various multimedia formats.