GSpot has not been updated since 2007 which means that it may not detect codecs properly that have been created in recent years. Still works fine, but won't work with media formats released or updated after 2012.
The program has not been updated since 2012 which may explain why it still includes adware in the installer that tries to install toolbars in browsers (which don't support this anymore). Results are displayed in the interface so that you know if the file should play fine or if a codec is missing.Ī click on the question mark displays detailed information about the codec including web download links for it. You can test that with a click on the render button which attempts to render the file. The program displays various information about the codecs used and uses the analysis to determine whether all required codecs are installed or available on the system or if codecs are missing. The offer is included in both the full and in the network installer.Ĭodec Installer can analyze individual media files which you need to load using the built-in file browser. Make sure you uncheck it during setup if you don't want to install it. Please note that the program contains an adware offer in the installer. While you need to select each individual file to find out about the media codecs it requires, it is faster than having to load each video file separately.
Just load the files you want analyzed and the program will take care of the rest. One of the benefits of the program is that it can analyze multiple media files in a single run.