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What does unsupported Audio/Video Codec Mean?
What happens if Audio/Video Codec is not supported?
Why do we get can't play Video/Audio codec not supported error occur?
How to Fix Unsupported Audio/Video Codec?
What does unsupported Video Codec Mean?
Generally, unsupported video codec means that the video format is not supported by the media player which you are using to play the video. If the error is with the audio, you will get the error message audio codec is not supported,0xc00d36c4,0xcd005212 and if the error is with the video you will receive the error video codec is not supported.
In the next section, let’s understand what happens when you receive the error to play this video you need a codec
What Happens if Video Codec is not Supported?
If the Audio/Video Codec is not supported, you will not be able to play the video or audio respectively depending on the error. This happens because of various reasons which are explained in the below section of the article.
Why Do We Get Can't Play Video Codec Not Supported Error Occur?
Any video file contains a codec and a container. A container is the file format that contains the file metadata and a codec encodes and decodes the video data. If your device or media player doesn’t support the codec, you will not be able to play the video file. An unsupported Audio/Video Codec error occurs because of the absence of the codec which is required to play the video.
How to Fix Unsupported Video Codec?
Now, that we know what happens if the Audio/Video Codec is not supported and what are the causes. We will try to fix the unsupported codec error with the help of the below methods.
Method 1: Use another video Player
Method 2: Convert the Video Format using VLC Media Player
Method 3: Download the Proper Codec
Method 1: Use another video Player
Sometimes the current video player in which you are playing the video might not support the video or audio codec, In such a scenario try opening/playing the video on another player which supports the codecs like VLC, KM Player, GOM player, etc.
Method 2: Convert the Video Format using VLC Media Player
If you are unable to play on another video player, then try converting the file into a supported format by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Open VLC player
- Open Media and Select Convert/Save
- Now, on the File tab click on Add button
- Under convert, Select the new video file format in the profile section
- Click on the Start button to start converting the file
Note: In case your video gets corrupt while converting. You don’t need to worry you can repair the corrupt video file with the help of the Remo Video Repair tool.
Method 3: Download the Proper Codec
Download the proper Codecs with the help of the below methods
Using Windows Media Player
- Open Windows Media Player
- Open the Tools option
- Click on the Players tab.
- Look for the Download codecs automatically. Check the box.
- Click OK.
- Now, try to play the video. A message will appear notifying you to install the codec.
- Click Install.
Using VLC Media Player
Open VLC Media Player.
Go to the Help tab
Click on Check for Updates.
Click on Yes.
Conclusion:
That’s about it, Hope you were able to fix the unsupported codec error using the above fixes. In case, if your video got corrupted. You can repair it with the help of a video repair tool like Remo Video Repair.
