free decoder download?

[jyeh74]

I am wondering if there are free dvd decoders to download to play dvd on the computer? I used to have powerdvd but i cant seem to find the cd to install. It seems like all the sites want you to buy it. Can anyone help?

[jimmalenko]

Checked out the Tools section here ?

ffdshow or stinkys MPEG2 Codec should be able to help you out.

[otpw1]

I use mpc.

[jyeh74]

for some reason non of the links allows me to download.

[jyeh74]

all the files are invalid or corrupt.

[jimmalenko]

Stinky - http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=92&s=69

ffdshow - http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ffdshow/ffdshow-20020617.exe?download

mpc - http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/guliverkli/mpc2kxp6484.zip?download

[LDinOR]

How about trying VLC, it's free and works for me.

https://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=VLC_media_player


(Rhyme unintentional!)

[celtic_druid]

Don't think that MPEG2 decoding in ffdshow was working way back in 2002.

[jimmalenko]

Don't think that MPEG2 decoding in ffdshow was working way back in 2002.

Well EXCUUUSE ME for trying to help


http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=53761&package_id=59355

That better ?

[liquid217]

the dscaler5 mpeg filter is good. there is the GPL MPEG 1/2 Decoder also.

[giannid]

I also recommend "media player classic" (mpc). It's a very good general all-purpose player that plays most files with no hassles and will also play DVD's.