Video Codecs

Codecs are software that allow different types of video/audio files to be played. Some codecs are proprietary — meaning that a license is required to use them. Some codecs are available under free licenses, like the GPL.

Kubuntu™ does not come pre-installed with codecs to play proprietary formats like MP3™, rm (Real Media™), and others. The necessary codecs can be installed from the repositories.

For more information on which formats are supported out of the box by Kubuntu™ and how you can install additional codecs for 'Restricted Formats', please read the Restricted Formats documentation on the Ubuntu™ Community Help Wiki.