Alternatives to x264 QuickTime Codec

This update for Quicktime 7 allows you to get better performance out of your video files

OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Program license: Full

Efficiently streamlined for improved performance with enhanced features such as a slimmer QuickTime and better Finder

Program license: Free

Lightweight media player with basic editing tools and reliable screen recording for everyday videos

Program license: Trial version

Powerful screencasting and video editing tool for creating polished tutorials, demos, and presentations

Program license: Free

A free AC3 decompressor for QuickTime that lets you solve AVI file issues

Program license: Free

Powerful free media player that runs smoothly, plays almost any format, and offers extensive customization

Program license: Trial version

Official DivX suite for high-quality video playback, fast conversions, 4K HEVC support, and streaming

Program license: Full

Play WMV and WMA videos smoothly while adding handy playback, conversion, and basic editing tools

Program license: Full

View detailed technical information and required codecs for video, audio, and other media files

Program license: Free

Enhances QuickTime to play numerous additional video formats with subtitle and audio codec support

Program license: Free

Free classic Apple media player with wide format support, streaming playback, and customizable video controls

Program license: Free

A plugin for QuickTime that enables the use of the Ogg Vorbis audio compression format

Program license: Free

Customize media playback settings and enhance video viewing with flexible, user-friendly preference controls

Program license: Free

QuickTime component for playing and encoding high-quality XviD video formats smoothly