mkv files

[jabalum]

hey guyz
what codec do you need to play mkv files?

[p_l]

http://ld-anime.subforge.net/guide/mkv-eng.php

[celtic_druid]

Depends what is in the mkv. mkv files can contain numerous audio and video streams.

[jabalum]

i dled the codec that you have told me about....
i tried to play it.. but it still cannot work....

any other ideas? i tried using it on VLAN too.. but i cannot see the pic..
in my windows media player clasic.. there is no sound.. but when i put in on vlan there are sounds... but both of it don't have any pic

any idea?
thx in advance

[p_l]

Get a newer version of ffdshow.

[Baldrick]

you could try http://packs.matroska.org/

[celtic_druid]

To play an mkv file you need
1) an mkv parser filter such as Haali's found in the most recent mkv pack. VLC has one built in.
2) A decoder for whatever video stream. VLC has numerous built in, however it can't handle everything that can be used in mkv.
3) A decoder for the audio stream(s). VLC also includes various audio decoders.
4) A subtitle filter if it uses subtitles (included in VLC).

Like I said it all depends on what is in the mkv file. There is no one codec that can decode all possible combos. mplayer can play I would think every mkv file though, including those containing Real Video. First player to support menus in mkv is I believe going to be VLC.