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Softpedia Editor's Review for GSpot
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GSpot is a free Video codec identification utility
Written by Elena Opris on November 10th, 2011
Viewing a particular video file is not always possible, and that's probably due to the fact that you don't have the codecs it requires. Disregarding a movie because it can't tell you what it needs is just wrong, so look for alternative solutions.
G-Spot is a free tool that you can use to identify the shortcomings of a video format. In other words, if a movie needs a certain codec, then G-Spot will tell you what it is, and maybe even guide you to a possible solution.
The application doesn't need to be installed, and that means it's portable. Just keep in on a flash drive for safekeeping and don't worry about it making dubious changes to your computer's registry entries.
The whole program consists of a single window, and its interface may be plain, but it offers all the information you need about a video file.
Simply browse a video file, and G-Spot will instantly load its information.
It is divided into several portions - File, Container, User Data/Metadata, Audio, Video, and Proposed Codec Solutions. The part you are mostly interested in is the status for video and audio. It should read "Codec(s) are Installed", else start looking for them (begin with G-Spot's proposed solutions, if there are any).
The application almost never fails, and the CPU and memory resources are moderately used.
So, if you want the best solution for identifying the codecs behind your video files, go with GSpot and you will rarely be disappointed.
 Read an in-depth analysis in our professional review for GSpot
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GSpot description
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Here are some key features of "GSpot":
· Determines which video codec an AVI file uses
· Determines what audio encoding method the file uses
· Determines what codecs you have installed, and whether you have the one needed
· Up-to-date database of over 200 codecs, including the latest DivX 5 and XVID systems
· Shows reported audio bitrate and calculates video bitrate
· Reports if the file is truncated, and how many bytes are missing. Great for downloaders.
· Identifies MPG, MPEG, MOV, WMA, WMV, ASF or OGG/OGM if an unknown non-AVI file is examined.
· Shows RIFF INFO (title, etc) if present, including hidden ASCII in the "JUNK" field
· Easy to use ("File > Load" and you're done)
· Microscopic footprint - download size only 29KB
· Free for personal use
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Windows Vista Compatible (tested on 32-bit version only)
· Added MOV and WMV support (not fully complete)
· Extended MP4 support including ftyp identification
· Many bug fixes
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