Free Must Have Multimedia Tools

AC3Filter: AC3Filter is a high quality free audio decoder and processor filter. It allows media players to playback movies with AC3 and DTS audio tracks.

Audacity: A free, open source software for recording and editing sounds in Linux, Mac OS X, and other operating systems.

CamStudio: Records screen activity from the Windows desktop into standard AVI movie files.

DivX Free: It is the name of a popular new video codec developed by Divx Inc, which is based on the MPEG-4 compression standard for video. They are usually only a fraction ( around 15% ) of the size of a standard DVD, even at 640×480 resolutions, making them the best home video format thus far.

DVD to VCD SVCD MPEG AVI Converter: DVD to VCD SVCD MPEG AVI Converter is an easy to use DVD copying and ripping software which can copy DVD to VCD/SVCD/MPEG/DIVX AVI files.

FLV Player: Here’s a free cross platform (Mac and PC) standalone Flash Video FLV player for you, which will allow you to watch your FLV and SWF videos from your desktop.

Free CD to MP3 Converter: FreeRIP is a Windows application that lets you extract audio CD tracks and save them to Wav, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis or FLAC audio files (this process is known as ripping).

iTunes: he world’s best digital music jukebox. Download music, TV shows, movies, and more.K-Lite Codec Pack: b

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack: K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files.

Nero Mega Plugin Pack: Nero Mega Plugin Pack provides you with more features than Enterprise Edition!

QuickTime Alternative: QuickTime Alternative will allow you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt, .3gp and other extensions) without having to install the official QuickTime Player. It also supports QuickTime content that is embedded in webpages.

Real Alternative: Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer/RealOne Player.

Super Media Encoder: If you need a simple, yet very efficient tool to convert (encode) or play any Multimedia file, without reading manuals or spending long hours training, then SUPER is all you need. It is a Multimedia Encoder and a Multimedia Player, easy-to-use with 1 simple click.

Virtual Dub: A free video capture and AVI/MPEG-1 processing utility.

WinAmp: Winamp, the ultimate media player, allows you to manage and play audio and video files, rip and burn CDs, enjoy free music, access and share your music and more.

Windows Media Encoder: Windows Media Encoder is a powerful tool for content producers who want to capture audio and video content using the many innovations in Windows Media, including high-quality multichannel sound, high-definition video quality, and support for mixed-mode voice and music content.

Windows Media Player: Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP offers great new ways to store and enjoy all your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV. Play it, view it, and sync it to a portable device for enjoying on the go or even share with devices around your home—all from one place.

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