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Thanks @Cyler, I actually learned something new.@znop01 @RedDove and others, there are 2 types of codecs, free and, not free also called propriety codecs. As you guessed, vlc can play all the free ones, like mpeg 2 and 4, mov, vp9, wmv hevc av1 and others but can not play propriety ones.
For example check the RED cameras and their file format r3d. Only their app can play back those files and premiere and other editors with a plugin addition. Vlc only shows a black screen with the timer running.
Same goes for this case that the codec NUB1/2/3 belongs to Nokia, and only software that licence it from Nokia (ie pay) can play those files.
Hope it helped.
Odd... I've never needed to add Codex to VLC to play any media.The newer, updated version of VLC is suppose to be able to play and video file,
It does for me. I would also have the Klite codec mega pack installed.
I haven't either, It was just a sugguestion.Odd... I've never needed to add Codex to VLC to play any media.
What is the difference between proprietary codecs and open-source ones?@znop01 @RedDove and others, there are 2 types of codecs, free and, not free also called propriety codecs. As you guessed, vlc can play all the free ones, like mpeg 2 and 4, mov, vp9, wmv hevc av1 and others but can not play propriety ones.
For example check the RED cameras and their file format r3d. Only their app can play back those files and premiere and other editors with a plugin addition. Vlc only shows a black screen with the timer running.
Same goes for this case that the codec NUB1/2/3 belongs to Nokia, and only software that licence it from Nokia (ie pay) can play those files.
Hope it helped.
https://superuser.com/questions/1442818/what-is-the-difference-between-proprietary-codecs-and-open-source-ones