There are 4 editions/versions of K-Lite Codec
BASIC: This edition is small but powerful which let you play video file formats like MP4, OGM, FLV etc.
STANDARD: This edition contain some additional feature compared to basic version. This contain media player classic which is commonly used for videos.
FULL: This variant is introduced with some extra features then standard variant that includes Graph Studio Next and many others.
MEGA: This is the most complete and updated variant which include all the above feature with additionally introduced VFW/ACM for encoding and decoding videos.
Lets look Supported file formats against different Versions
| File format | Basic | Standard | Full | Mega |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI .avi, .divx | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DVD-Video .vob, .evo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blu-ray video (non-encrypted) .m2ts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Video .flv | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Matroska .mkv, .mka | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MP3 .mp3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-1 formats .mpg, .mpeg, .m1v | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-2 formats .mpe, .m2v, .mpv2, .mp2v, .m2p, .mod, .ts, .m2t, .mts, .pva, .tp, .tpr | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-4 formats .mp4, .m4v, .mp4v, .mpv4, .m4a, .3gp, .3gpp, .3g2, .3gp2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ogg .ogg, .ogm, .ogv, .oga | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RealMedia .rm, .rmvb, .ra, .ram | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WebM .webm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| QuickTime .mov, .hdmov .qt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FLAC .flac | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WavPack .wv | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AC3/DTS .ac3, .dts | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| AMR .amr | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AMV .amv | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Lossless Audio Codec .alac | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Monkey's Audio .ape, .apl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-4 AAC .aac | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Musepack .mpc, .mpp | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Trackers .xm, .s3m, .it, .umx | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| OptimFROG .ofr, .ofs | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-Lite_Codec_Pack
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
The K-Lite Codec is user-friendly and easy to use for beginners as well as for the experts. It is frequently updated with new and advance features which are keenly designed by the experts.This pack provides flexibility for its user. This pack work in a great combination with Window Media player and Media Player also with other DirectShow players. The uninstallation of this pack will remove everything install by this pack resulting the device into the previous condition prior to the pack. As this pack has huge user base so all the problems are resolved quickly with in no time.
COMPARISON WITH OTHER CODEC PACKS:
- This pack work on all the version from XP up to windows 10.
- This pack contain 34-bit to 64-bit codecs.
- This pack helps you detect and fix the broken codecs and direct show filters on your system.
- The installation of this pack is fully modifiable, you can chose easily what you want for you system.
- This pack let you to have options for your need and choice.
- This also help to clean other codec installed on your system. It also help to detect and remove up to 100 different codecs and filter packs. This also helps to get rid of junks, prevents conflicts,and leaves your system with the best codecs.
- This pack is free from any kind of buggy, bad or unsuitable filters that may harm or damage your system or data.
- This installer is able to detect and disable any trouble maker in your system. This also improves your system stability.
- This pack is provided in different varieties so you can chose the one of your own choice.
- The pack implements special blacklists for some of its included DirectShow filters. These blacklists are used to avoid compatibility issues with certain applications and games. Helpdesks and other support staff often recommend the K-Lite Codec Pack because of its abilities to fix problems and its features to ensure optimal compatibility.
UNIQUE FEATURES AS COMPARED TO OTHER CODEC PACKS:
- The pack works on all versions of Windows from XP up to Windows 10. The intelligent installer automatically adapts itself based on your version of Windows. It also adapts itself based on what other codecs are already installed on your computer.
- Contains both 32-bit and 64-bit codecs.
- The installer is able to detect broken codecs and DirectShow filters on your system, and helps you to fix those problems. This unique functionality has helped thousands of people solve problems they were unable to fix themselves or with other packs.
- The installation is fully customizable. You can choose which components you want to install.
- It is extremely easy to make a fully customized unattended installation with the integrated wizard.
- The pack has many options, which allows you to tweak it to your own specific needs and preferences.
- It helps clean up other codecs installed on your computer. The installer is able to detect and remove over 100 different codec and filter packs. This helps you get rid of old junk, prevents conflicts, and leaves you with just the essential and best codecs.
- It does not contain any codecs or filters that are known to be bad, buggy or unstable. In fact, the installer is able to detect and disable several known troublemakers that may already be present on your computer. This solves problems and improves system stability.
- There are different variants of the pack. From small to large. You can pick the one that fits your needs.
- The pack implements special blacklists for some of its included DirectShow filters. These blacklists are used to avoid compatibility issues with certain applications and games. Helpdesks and other support staff often recommend the K-Lite Codec Pack because of its abilities to fix problems and its features to ensure optimal compatibility.
