Codec-Sniper

Codec-Sniper is a useful application that allows you to detect and to manage the codecs installed on your computer. You can use it to view the installed codecs individually, even if they were installed as a part of a package.

The application is as easy to use as possible since you only need to run it in order to scan and display the installed codecs. The available information includes the name of the codec, the file location and the version.

You can also view the FourCC information in order to identify a codec if the name is confusing. The Status field confirms if the codec is properly installed and can be used by the media players.

The list of codecs can be useful for the users that want to remove the components from their computer with minimum effort. You just need to click one button in order to remove the file or save the list as a text file for later analysis.

If you are using the computer for encoding video files, it is essential that all the codecs are fully functional and there are no conflicts between them. The conflicts can be generated by installing multiple packs with different versions and may lead to errors in creating or playing video files.

Removing a codec that came in a pack can be a drag since it often requires the removal of the entire package. If there are more codecs installed in the same location you can accidentally remove a working component. The application is designed to “snipe” the unwanted codec without changing the others.

Codec-Sniper is both compact and lightweight which makes it a good choice for any computer user that needs to sort out the installed codecs.