How do I tell what encoding is used in an AVI?

[Ilmater]

I have an avi that won't play that claims to be encoded in xvid based on the filename. Is there a program I can download to tell what kind of encoding was used to make it (and thus which codec I need to play it)? I can hear audio, but I can't see the video.

Update: THANK YOU! I can't believe I didn't know about that. I already had K-Lite installed, but I had no idea that was part of it.

However, I opened the file and under video status it says: Codec(s) are Installed. Same for the audio codec. It also says "File Length Correct" under the "Container" section. However, I still can't see the video. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it (I don't have any other codec packs installed, BTW), and it didn't help. Still takes a long time to get started, and when it does, it's only audio.

 

[amddude]

I think there is a program called gspot, included with the k-lite codec pack that will do this.

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: amddude
I think there is a program called gspot, included with the k-lite codec pack that will do this.

AWESOME! Checking now...

Edit: Well, that worked, but now I'm still having problems.

 

[Homerboy]

forget your codec pack crap just get the codec(s) You need
Here's the XVID one: http://www.xvidmovies.com/codec/

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: Homerboy
forget your codec pack crap just get the codec(s) You need
Here's the XVID one: http://www.xvidmovies.com/codec/

I tried that earlier, and it didn't work. Same exact result. I guess the file could be corrupt, but everything seems to indicate that it's fine.

 

[stogez]

What player are you using? Try VLC media player and see if that works.

 

[lucasorion]

what player are you using? try windows media player classic or vlc player
also, try opening the video in virtualdub and see if you get some error - virtualdub will also give you the video format information.

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: lucasorion
what player are you using? try windows media player classic or vlc player
also, try opening the video in virtualdub and see if you get some error - virtualdub will also give you the video format information.

That did it! I dl'd Virtualdub and it opened the file just fine. Thanks for the help!

Oh, and I was using Media Player Classic before.

 

[metalmania]

G-spot, or Mediainfo